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A group of Canadian friends at a bar, including a woman in a wheelchair, celebrating her birthday with a few drinks, so she's obviously older than 18. A cellphone showing instructions on how to open an RDSP.

Can you open an RDSP after you turn 18?

This Canadian mom wants to know if she can open an RDSP for her son, and if she can open one for herself, too.

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A group of post-secondary students studying on a stairwell, and a phone showing an email inbox of student bills emails, including tuition, food, rent and more.

How can I pay off my student debt?

You’ve graduated from college and you’re ready to leave school behind, but you still have student loans weighing you down. Here’s how to tackle your student debt.

Two young Canadian adults at a train station in Europe, looking up currency rates on their phones. “Which is better?” they wonder.

When using my credit card abroad, should I choose to pay in Canadian dollars or the local currency?

When you tap your credit card when travelling, selecting a currency can cost you or it can save you. Canadian dollars or foreign currency: see which is best.

A Canadian man looking at his phone, looking to apply to Canadian Pension Plan (CPP), as shown on the phone, as well as Old Age Security (OAS).

When can I receive my CPP and OAS benefits?

Canadians can claim the Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security as retirement income before they’ve retired. But sooner isn’t necessarily better.

A Canadian woman looking online to apply for the best credit card, credit loan and line of credit for her.

How can I get the best credit?

Getting the best credit for you depends on a few things. Are we talking credit card? Line of credit? Loan? Don’t worry, we’re covering them all.

A phone showing an excellent credit score (over 800) and a Canadian woman wearing a construction hat to symbolize that she rebuilt her credit after a consumer proposal.

How do I rebuild my credit after a consumer proposal?

Rebuilding your credit score and history in Canada after a consumer proposal is possible. Here's how to do it.

A Canadian woman eating a burger and a phone showing a fast food menu and burger prices nearing $20.

Why isn’t fast food cheap any more?

Fast food chains and sit-down restaurants don’t seem too different when you look at menu prices in Canada. What gives?

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