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A messy inheritance can strain sibling relationships. How to avoid the risk

A messy inheritance can strain sibling relationships. How to avoid the risk

Sibling relationships can be complicated already — after a messy inheritance, they can get worse. Josh Sheluk's best advice to parents is to make their estate plans simple and transparent, and to communicate them clearly.
RDSPs a 'no-brainer' savings tool for people with disabilities, but awareness lacking

RDSPs a 'no-brainer' savings tool for people with disabilities, but awareness lacking

After recently graduating from college with an advanced diploma in graphic design, Hannah Remillard knows launching her career will likely come with personal challenges.
New year, new budget: A step-by-step guide on how to refresh your finances

New year, new budget: A step-by-step guide on how to refresh your finances

A simple copy and paste of your 2024 budget isn't enough to help you achieve your goals and maximize your finances for the new year, experts say. "Things don't stay the same.
Paying down debt top financial priority for Canadians in 2025: CIBC poll

Paying down debt top financial priority for Canadians in 2025: CIBC poll

TORONTO — CIBC says paying down debt is the top financial priority for Canadians heading into 2025.
Unwanted gift card in your stocking? Don't let it go to waste

Unwanted gift card in your stocking? Don't let it go to waste

Gift cards can be a quick and easy present for those who don't know what to buy and offer the recipient a chance to pick out something nice for themselves, but sometimes they can still miss the mark.
Cash back, credit rating boosts: How to use your rent payments to get extra perks

Cash back, credit rating boosts: How to use your rent payments to get extra perks

Your monthly rent payment can go beyond just keeping a roof over your head, it can be tapped for potential benefits such as improving your credit score or earning cash-back rewards. But experts say these financial tools should be used wisely.
What to know before agreeing to be someone's power of attorney

What to know before agreeing to be someone's power of attorney

Picture this. You're having coffee with your favourite aunt when she casually mentions she'd like to appoint you as her power of attorney. You're caught off guard, but you love your aunt.
Debt payments finally done? Here's how to use the extra cash to build for your future

Debt payments finally done? Here's how to use the extra cash to build for your future

TORONTO — The last of your debt is finally paid off and that money set aside in your budget for loan repayments is now free to be used elsewhere.
Stressed about the cost of the holidays? How to talk to loved ones about cutting back

Stressed about the cost of the holidays? How to talk to loved ones about cutting back

When Deidre Cross was tens of thousands of dollars in debt, the holiday season became the tipping point that sparked her journey to get out of the red.
What financial experts wish you knew about divorce

What financial experts wish you knew about divorce

Divorce is a major financial reset, yet also one of the worst times to make a lot of important decisions. There are emotions, for sure, said Lena Keshysheva, founder of B.C.-based Sapling Financial Planning & Wellness.
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