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By: Lindsey Boycott on March 4, 2015

Ways to Save Wednesdays: How to Save Money (And Your Sanity) on Maternity Leave

So your beautiful bundle of joy has arrived and you’re brimming over with happiness.

By: Lindsey Boycott on March 3, 2015

Kind of a Big Deal: 3 Things You Need to Know About Home Insurance

Let’s face it. Home insurance is not sexy.

When you buy your first house, it’s like the first bloom of romance. You’re excited and emotional. You can’t stop thinking about your house; talking about your house; or being in your house. You spend endless hours flipping through home décor magazines and dreamily wandering the aisles of Bed, Bath & Beyond.

You want to know what you’re not thinking about? How close your house is to a fire hydrant. If you have thought about this question – and other questions like this – you have my kudos. For the rest of you, this is the article to read.

By: Thomas Sigsworth on March 3, 2015

Canada vs U.S. Maternity Leave: Here’s Our Experience With Both

Now that our son is four months old, it's safe to say we’ve seen both the Canadian and American systems up close.

By: Tahnya Kristina on March 2, 2015

Getting Ready for Maternity Leave? Don't Forget About the Money!

Congratulations on your pregnancy! Have you thought about how you're going to pay for it? I know that seems like a harsh question but trust me you need to think about it. I'm not trying to bring you down, I just want to make sure you're financially prepared for the next phase of your life.

By: Nelson Smith on March 2, 2015

Lease or Finance? How You Should Buy Your Next Car

Getting a new car doesn’t seem like a complicated process. You show up, test drive a few vehicles, and decide on one. It can all be done in the course of a couple hours if you’re feeling ambitious.

But there’s one question that remains after you pick out the model -- should you finance it, or go for a lease? Let’s delve into the pros and cons of each.

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