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Reality Cheque

Reality Cheque

Two Canadians shopping at a mall, strategically buying items that will last longer than the sale.

True or false: Cheap clothes never last

Shopping experts share tips for getting the most value out of retailers like H&M, Uniqlo, Zara and more—because inexpensive doesn’t have to mean expendable.

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A Canadian man reading Forbes “rich list,” wondering about how more money can result in better money management and less problems.

“I just need more money to be better with money”

Is it just rich people who say, “more money, more problems”? Find out how behaviour and mindset is what really determines your finances.

A Canadian woman and Canadian man casually debating what getting an income tax refund mean.

Is it true that a big tax refund means you’re winning at taxes?

Who doesn’t want a fat cheque? Well, it depends on if it’s money that you’re owed, which is exactly what an income tax refund is.

A Canadian man looking at his phone confidently, thinking he's to smart to be scammed.

You’re too smart to fall for a scam, right?

If you think all scams and phishing schemes are easy to spot, you need to read this. And if you don’t, you still need to read this.

Two Canadians debating if an emergency fund is worth sitting in a savings account or if it should be put into investing for better returns.

Should I invest my emergency fund?

If you’ve never had a need for an emergency fund, no one would blame you for wanting to do something else with it. But read this before you move any money.

A woman looking at a skincare product label at a Canadian drug store, wondering if buying a dupe will save her money.

Is it true that dupes will always save you money?

Is cheaper really better? Can you see the difference between two products other than the price tag? Find out if dupes really are always a deal.

A group of friends spending the evening together in an apartment, after having used a secured credit card as a credit card.

True or False: A secured credit card isn’t really a credit card

What does a secured credit card do for your credit score? How does it compare to other credit cards? These questions and more, answered.

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