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How to Track Your Money Efficiently

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When bills are suddenly being paid late, or not getting paid at all, there is obviously a problem with the budget. In these circumstances people often begin thinking about what to cut. However, without knowing where all the money is going, it is impossible to address the most common ways money is wasted. Big expenses like car payments, rent or utilities are often targeted as a way to reduce bills, but for many the problem is all the little things that add up over time.

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5 Awesome Gift Ideas for the Holidays

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While holiday shopping is meant to be joyous, it can be anything but when one is not properly prepared. Each year, magazines, newspapers, and websites push to list the season’s latest and greatest gift ideas to help shoppers in their search. During the holidays, thousands of products vie to be the top gift of the year. Though it can be difficult sorting through the many offerings for the right gift, preparing ahead can make the process easier so the shopping chores are carried out painlessly. Those who are searching for the best gifts would do well to consider these ideas that will fit almost anyone on their list.

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Guide to Insurance: Disability Insurance

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When applying for disability insurance in Canada, it is important to be familiar with the Guide to insurance: Disability insurance. It is essential to fully understand the guidelines and requirements before applying. There are several pieces of information to become familiar with before applying for disability insurance. The medical assessment portion of the process is an important part that will be considered greatly in the approval or denial decision.

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Guide to Insurance: Life Insurance

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Insurance as a concept dates back to Roman times, but it wasn’t a formal industry until the middle of the 18th century. Insurance is a means of sharing financial risk among many people, who all pay premiums in exchange for minimized cost in the event of an accident. This Guide to insurance: Life insurance can help Canadians protect their dependents from financial hardship, and the policy is a legal contract guaranteeing payment of a certain value in the event of the policyholder’s death.

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Guide to insurance: Home insurance

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Many people report that they are unsure of what is in their homeowner’s insurance policy. Although they likely checked to find out which company had the best deal for insurance, they didn’t read the actual policy to find out what was included. Whether a person is interested in purchasing a new policy or they would like to determine whether they should renew their current policy, reading a Guide to insurance: Home insurance will help them understand what to look for beyond the price of the policy.

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What Defines Middle Class These Days In Canada?

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The politicians seeking office often talk about the plight of the middle class. The American middle class seems to be under fire and losing ground every year. The Canadian middle class has its problems too. An interesting question might be “who really belongs to the middle class?” Where is that magic line defining the middle class? Is the middle class growing or shrinking, and if so are people dropping down to the lower classes or attaining a higher earning level?

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How to Make the Most of a Pension Transfer

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Many jobs offer benefit packages that include a pension plan. These plans can be very helpful to people later on in life, especially if the person works for a company long enough to see the pension plan come to maturity. However, there are situations where people have paid into a pension plan, but leave well before the pension can be put into action. In this case, many people may not be exactly sure how to proceed.