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A Canadian pensioner in his kitchen, unpacking groceries, as his phone app looks at his low fixed-income pension budget.

How can I reduce costs on a limited pension?

This Canadian pensioner wants to know how they can afford the basic necessities on a limited income.

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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?

A Canadian woman looking up the definition of non-registered savings account in Canada, and wondering if she'll be taxed on the interest she earns.

What is a non-registered savings account?

Known as an NRSA, you can hold cash or investments in this type of savings account. But it’s non-registered, which has its implications.

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