How to Deal With Debt in Your 20s in 2026

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Get to Work – As Much as You Can Did you know almost half of Canada’s post-secondary students take on student loan debt? And then pay for additional, nice-to-have lifestyle expenses on their credit cards?…

I Learned These Tax Extension Lessons The Hard Way

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Last year, on the day before Tax Day, my mom was scheduled to fly into Philadelphia International Airport to stay with me for a while. She didn’t make it. While at the airport in North Carolina, she fell and broke her leg—pretty badly, as it turned out. The day of…

FAQ Answered: What is a Consumer Proposal?

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Does a Consumer Proposal Affect My Credit Score? Yes, filing a consumer proposal will affect your credit score. Your score reflects your past payment history, and entering a consumer proposal signals to lenders that you were unable to meet your original repayment terms. That said, many people who consider a…

3 Smart Money Management Tips Revealed Through Winter Storms

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By Julie Jaggernath If you’ve been spending your time shoveling snow recently, try using it as a chance to think about what money management tips you can learn from the winter weather that has hit many parts of Canada and the USA. While it’s easy to grumble about the inconvenience…

8 Best Side Hustles in Canada in 2026

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2. Coaching and Tutoring Take stock of your areas of expertise – maybe you speak a second language or solving math equations comes naturally to you. Make use of your knowledge about a certain topic and tutor students – or adults – who need to brush up on the subject. …