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Bartering Is Back: How Can It Work For You?
Filed under: Shopping, Weird & WonderfulBartering is simply the trading of goods and services without the use of money. It's been around since time began, though modern society has largely shunned...
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Senior Discounts May Be A Bust For Boomers
Filed under: Bargains & Freebies, Health, ShoppingThe Baby Boomer generation is aging and since they represent a large percentage of the population - more than eight million were born within a...
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You Can Now Get Your Vitamins at the Dollar Store - But Should You?
Filed under: Bargains & Freebies, Health, ShoppingRecently, I discovered a selection of vitamins and minerals on Dollarama's shelves. The dollar store has slowly been adding more medicinal products...
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Five Things You Should Never Share: Part One - Social Media
Filed under: Identity Theft, Technology, Holidays, Your HomeStaying safe these days means more than just protecting yourself from disease by eating properly and getting enough exercise. In these days...
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Save Money on Back to School Basics at the Dollar Store
Filed under: Budgeting & Planning, Shopping, Back to SchoolWhenever you head out to shop for something specific, comparison shopping is always a good idea. Perhaps this is especially true when it...
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Impressive $3 Items at Dollarama
Filed under: Bargains & Freebies, Family Finances, House & Home, ShoppingWhen I spoke to public relations for Dollarama near the end of June, I was told that the addition of $3 items would be a...
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Six Tips for Hiring a Reputable Mover
Filed under: Consumer Complaints, Shopping, Your HomeOntario's Ministry of Consumer Services has some sobering news. They receive almost 300 inquiries and complaints about movers every year. Those...
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Four Tips For Saving on Printer Ink
Filed under: Economizer, Family Finances, House & HomeNobody has to tell you that printer ink is expensive but there are a few simple things you can do to squeeze more copies from those costly...
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Furniture Banks Let You Re-Home Your Old Sofa
Filed under: Family Finances, House & Home, Going Green, Your HomeI had an old sofa bed that needed a good cleaning, but otherwise it was in pretty good shape. We were moving and I needed to get...
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How Having Too Much Stuff is Costing You
Filed under: Health, House & Home, Your HomeMany of us struggle with having more stuff than we need or know what to do with. Too many things lying around equals clutter and here's how having too...
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Some Clauses in Your Lease May be Illegal
Filed under: Buyer Beware, Family Finances, Fraud, Real EstateEven something written into a lease isn't necessarily legal. In fact, some clauses in your lease may be downright illegal, according to...
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Love Dogs But Not the Expense of Ownership? Pet Sharing May be the Answer
Pet ownership has its ups and downs. On the one hand you get companionship, unconditional love and lower blood pressure. On the other, you have vet bills, grooming costs and pet food to buy. The good...
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CooI Holiday Gifts From the Dollar Store - No, Really!
Filed under: Shopping, HolidaysI always like to start my Christmas shopping early and, whether I'm putting together gift baskets or shopping for stocking stuffers I always start at the dollar store....
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How to Make Your Refrigerator Last Longer
Filed under: Food & Drink, House & Home"They just don't make things like they used to," may be cliche but, unfortunately it's all too true. Refrigerators that last a lifetime are a thing of the...
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Make Some Quick Cash by Selling Your Old Cell Phone
Filed under: Economizer, Family Finances, Technology, Going GreenThe thing that's always bugged me about most electronic devices is that they have such a short lifespan. Sometimes, even before a year...
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How to Find a Reputable Jewelry Buyer
Filed under: Buyer Beware, Debt, Family Finances, FraudThere are a lot of flashy TV commercials, mail-in offers and kiosks in malls offering quick cash for your jewelry, but finding the best option for...
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Great Gifts For Gadget-Loving Guys Under $50
Filed under: Family Finances, Shopping, Technology, Holidays, Pop's WalletSometimes, guys can be extremely hard to buy for so we've scoured the web and found six gifts for guys under $50. We've...
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Survive a Natural Disaster with a Home Emergency Kit
Filed under: Family Finances, House & Home, Shopping, Your HomeAs the old saying goes, you hope for the best but prepare for the worst. Recently, the U.S. east coast got the worst that Hurricane...
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Essential Gear: 8 Things You Need For Winter Driving
Filed under: Shopping, TravelEvery car should be equipped with an emergency kit. This is especially important during our Canadian winter, which can, at times, be challenging to say the least. As a...
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Five Reasons to Stay Home on Black Friday
Filed under: Bargains & Freebies, Health, Shopping, HolidaysOkay, I get it. Everyone wants to save money and, if you've got kids with expensive toys on their wish lists, or you and you're spouse...
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