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It's Financial Literacy Month

It’s Financial Literacy Month

November is Financial Literacy Month in Canada. All month long, organizations from the public, private and voluntary sectors work together to raise the profile of the importance of financial literacy in today’s world, to show Canadians the benefits of financial literacy in their daily lives and the real dangers they face without it. 

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Your credit card has been stolen. Now what?

Your credit card has been stolen. Now what?

According to the Canadian Bankers Association, there were 34,408 reports of stolen credit cards in Canada in 2012. In this blog, read tips on how to protect yourself against credit card theft, as well as steps to take if you find yourself in this situation.

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Credit card scam alert!

Credit card scam alert!

Thanks to the BC RCMP for giving us a head’s up about a new credit card scam going around. Read on for all the details on how to protect yourself from this crafty con.

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Class is in session: what to know about student loans

Class is in session: what to know about student loans

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Considering signing up for a credit card? Here are some tips

Considering signing up for a credit card? Here are some tips

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A penny for your thoughts

A penny for your thoughts

Posted on 2013-02-04 :: Comments (1)

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