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5 Financial Habits that Will Make You Richer… You don’t have to win the lottery to get wealthier.  Anyone, on virtually any income, can simply adopt these habits: Save a little from each paycheck.  Tucking away just 5% of your income can build up your savings substantially over time. Use ...

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Home Tip Monday

Household Cleaning Tips…. To clean bathroom tiles and grout naturally, try a solution of 1/2 cup of baking soda in 2 gallons (approx. 8 litres) of warm water. Apply with a clean rag or soft toothbrush. To scrub out or blot a stain on a cushion with a slip-cover, put ...

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All Business Wednesday

Phony Banking Tricks Give False Sense of Security Although we know we need to be cautious of telephone solicitations, it’s becoming even more important to be skeptical of callers because scam artists are becoming slicker. Some of the latest tricks can even fool the most diligent, by disarming our skepticism ...

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Home Tip Monday

Do You Know What’s Behind Your Walls? Rather than wait for a household emergency, take time to understand the inner workings of your home’s utility infrastructure.  Start by ensuring the whole family knows the location of your main water shut-off valve, so quick action can be taken to minimize damage ...

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All Business Wednesday

Bank of Canada announces rate…… The Bank of Canada stuck with its trend-setting interest rate Wednesday but it offered fresh, yet cautious, warnings to Canadians that increases are likely on the way. Click Here to read the full story. ...

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Home Tip Monday

Use Apps to Envision and Plan Changes to Your Home…. Smartphone apps assist us in many ways, but homeowners may appreciate them most when embarking on a renovation project. From wall measurements to colour experimentation, there’s a wide range of apps to help simplify tasks and foresee outcomes before you ...

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