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Did you know that the average household spends $3,000 a year eating out? What tricks do you use to save on eating out?

It’s no secret that the cost of sending your kids to college or university is rising – and has been for quite some time. Undergraduate students in Canada paid an average of $6,000 in tuition alone says Top Universities. you can eventually end up with $7,200 in grant contributions from the government. Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) Canada Education Savings Grant (CESG).

You pay your rent, go out to eat several times a month, and have an RRSP. Everything is fine, right? Well, it may be, but your money can likely do even more for you. Here are 5 steps to get your finances organized for 2020 — your future self will be grateful.

Plan today to reduce what you owe tomorrow.

Strategic planning can help newly inherited money go a long way.

A goals-based approach targets financial planning to meet objectives throughout life.

Useful tips to not Scrooge yourself during the festive season.

How to keep your credit rating in good standing during the holidays.

While there’s no steadfast rule to handling income inequality, there are a few important takeaways you and your spouse can discuss to help level the playing field.

While the concept of budgeting may sound overwhelming (and unachievable) at first, there is a simple solution to help ease your fears — it’s called the 50/20/30 budget rule.

No one wants to work forever so it is crucial to educate yourself and plan well for your retirement. Be aware of these mistakes in order to avoid ruining retirement before you can enjoy it.

Benjamin Franklin said there were only two things certain in life: death and taxes. While you can't avoid death. Having a strategy for your RRSP & RRIF withdrawals to help reduce the final tax bill on your estate is just smart financial planning. So be sure to discuss with an advisor to determine if there is a strategy that makes sense for you.

You might be surprised to hear about a fairly common problem with which some recent retirees struggle: How hard it is to flip the switch from saving for retirement to spending in retirement. What?!

While everyone else is going back to school, your recent graduate might be heading back to your house. It's not uncommon these days.

HAVING A HIGH-PERFORMING INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO that generates big returns is exciting stuff. But do you know how your investment earnings are taxed?