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Where can I park my rainy-day / emergency fund? Savings accounts don't generate much interest
Savings accounts don't seem to generate much interest. What other options do I have for my emergency fund?
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First time home hunters. Pay debt or save for down payment
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We want to buy a house.
We've done all the pro's and con's of home ownership.
We have 1/2 a down payment and some highish loan payments
Would it be wiser to pay down the loans and go with a ...
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Where to start with personal finance in Canada?
This will obviously differ by situation, and might be overly broad, and very closely related to Where to start with personal finance?.
But how about some Canada specific answers?
Say you've reached ...
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What is covered by CDIC savings deposit insurance?
In the unlikely event that a financial institution fails in Canada, what is covered by the Canadian Deposit Insurance Corporation? What is the limit of coverage?
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Is it a good idea for me to divert savings to pay off my debt?
I own a car which I had bought under desperation and stupidly agreed to pay a high interest rate (8%). Recently, I used money from my line of credit, which was at 6%, to pay off my car loan. Now I ...
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