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Reducing the Cost of Currency Exchange

Yesterday’s post looked at whether US-listed ETFs are really a good deal for RRSP investors. Although ETFs from Vanguard...

Reducing the Cost of Currency Exchange

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Medicine, literature and busking: Financial advice from Vincent Lam

The 2006 Scotiabank Giller Prize winner chronicles his rise from hungry student to physician and best selling author.

Medicine, literature and busking: Financial advice from Vincent Lam

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Rent/own comparison is misleading

Analysts are cautioning that the rent/own ratio—which currently puts paying a mortgage as twice as expensive as renting—can be...

Rent/own comparison is misleading

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You did what to my computer?

What happens when a vendor destroys your stuff?

You did what to my computer?

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Single and secure

Want a solo life that’s happy, rewarding and carefree? Here’s what to do.

Single and secure

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Are US-listed ETFs Really Cheaper?

In the comments section of last week’s post about the Cheapskate’s Portfolio, reader W.B. asked why I recommend US-listed...

Are US-listed ETFs Really Cheaper?

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Home sales up slightly

Sales up 3%, compared to record setting month a year ago.

Home sales up slightly

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Look out below!

House prices in Canada are officially falling—and they could fall for some time. Here’s how to protect yourself, whether...

Look out below!

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Introducing the Cheapskate’s Portfolio

We all know that Canadians pay much higher investing costs than our neighbours to the south, and the gap...

Introducing the Cheapskate’s Portfolio

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