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Are solar panels worth the investment? Yes — usually — but it depends where you live

Are solar panels worth the investment? Yes — usually — but it depends where you live

MONTREAL — When she looked into installing solar panels on her roof, Heather McDiarmid came across an unexpected hitch.
Equifax report says 1.4M consumers missed a credit payment in Q1

Equifax report says 1.4M consumers missed a credit payment in Q1

There's a deepening divide between consumers in the face of economic uncertainty as those missing payments rose compared with a year ago, a new Equifax report shows.
Ready to buy a home? What experts say many buyers forget to consider first

Ready to buy a home? What experts say many buyers forget to consider first

A down payment is a big step for homebuyers, but definitely not the only one. As a realtor in the Halifax market, Sandra Pike estimates less than half of buyers she sees are actually ready to buy a home.
'Winging it is not a plan': How to shore up your finances in uncertain times

'Winging it is not a plan': How to shore up your finances in uncertain times

A myriad of challenges have been plaguing Canadians' personal finances, from the high cost of living to the global trade war that has roiled markets and the economy.
S&P/TSX composite down more than 200 points, U.S. markets fall amid debt worries

S&P/TSX composite down more than 200 points, U.S. markets fall amid debt worries

Canada’s main stock index took its biggest tumble in nearly six weeks on Wednesday, while American markets fell even harder under pressure from rising U.S. Treasury yields amid worries about the U.S. government's spiralling debt.
If spiralling debt has you on the brink, a consumer proposal may be the right move

If spiralling debt has you on the brink, a consumer proposal may be the right move

Getting trapped in a perpetual cycle of debt with seemingly no way out is one of the most stressful situations life can throw at you.
Recovery scams add insult to injury. How to avoid falling victim twice

Recovery scams add insult to injury. How to avoid falling victim twice

Losing years of savings and having your personal information exposed in a malicious scam can be painful enough. But becoming a victim twice when trying to recover what was lost could feel like adding insult to injury.
How to insure yourself so it's cheaper, effective and tailored to your life phase

How to insure yourself so it's cheaper, effective and tailored to your life phase

Most young people engage with insurance only when legally required — auto, tenant, or home insurance.
Look to the bare necessities to keep camping costs down

Look to the bare necessities to keep camping costs down

Camping is all about getting back to the basics, but it’s easy to spend a lot on everything you think you might need to get away from it all. To keep costs down, lifelong campers recommend starting small, and not getting too focused on the gear.
Rise of the finfluencers: How to navigate financial advice on social media

Rise of the finfluencers: How to navigate financial advice on social media

Thousands of videos on how to invest, save your first $100,000 or pay off hefty debt quickly are just a few taps away on social media.
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