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RBC warns of rising insurance fraud

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:30 -0400

Executives call on policy-makers to implement regulations to crack down on costly scams

Attack your debt, Part Two

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 6:22 -0400

Gail Vaz-Oxlade, host of the financial makeover show Til Debt Do Us Part and author of the Canadian bestseller Debt-Free Forever, discusses how not to sabotage yourself when seeking help with debts

What women shoppers want: cleanliness and control

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 13:01 -0400

Paco Underhill’s new book explains how the influence of female shoppers has changed the commercial landscape

Finding fat dividends

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 6:12 -0400

David Stanley discusses which sectors contain the best dividend stocks

Do you cheat on your spouse financially?

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 13:11 -0400

Survey finds most couples commit financial infidelity

How your kindergarten teacher affects what you earn

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:47 -0400

Study finds link between good teachers and higher income

Low mortgage rates: Time to refinance?

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 6:00 -0400

Interest rates are historically low but starting to rise. Find out what it takes to tip the scales toward a refinance

Why Canadian retirees are better off than Americans

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:00 -0400

Adviser Ted Rechtshaffen looks at why Canadians should not fear health care costs in retirement

Budgeting can be sexy

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 7:29 -0400

Dianne Nice rounds up the best in personal finance, including why loyalty cards aren't rewarding for everyone

A cheaper way to divorce

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 6:00 -0400

If you can't save your marriage, at least save some cash

Six new credit scams to watch out for

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 6:00 -0400

It seems that everyone has their hand in your pocket these days. Learn how to protect yourself against these financial scams

Profit without predicting the market

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 6:00 -0400

Traders who try to predict the future can actually harm their trading options

Tangling with the taxman over losses

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 6:00 -0400

There are rules to follow when claiming an endeavour is commercial in nature

Buying a home: New or previously owned?

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 6:00 -0400

Brand-new homes have distinct advantages - and drawbacks. Find out what you need to know to make an informed decision

ETF options v. index options

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:38 -0400

Choosing either ETF options or index options can make the difference between big profits or a big bust