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Warranties: Why it pays to read the fine print

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Warranty Void if Seal Broken

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Warranties: Why it Pays to Read the Fine Print

Product warranties are great, but sometimes they can be a real hassle to deal with. Not to mention the hidden costs of shipping and labour that can add up very quickly, which are often not covered under warranty! So it pays to read the fine print and understand what your warranty covers and what it doesn’t, or if you have alternative coverage from other sources (e.g., insurance, credit cards).

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Why I Didn’t Mind Spending $100 on Fuel This Week

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Queen Victoria

Why I Didn’t Mind Spending $100 on Fuel This Week

Normally the idea of spending $100 on fuel in one week, just plain sucks. Especially when you consider that $100 spent now means a loss of $700+ future dollars in 30 years. In this case however, $100 bought me great experiences worth far more to me now than $700 in the future. And partially, it’s thanks to the late Queen Victoria.

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“I’m so broke” : Why Most People are More Broke than People in a 3rd World Country

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“I’m so broke” : Why Most People are More Broke than People in a 3rd World Country

It seems the term “broke” is thrown around a little too easily sometimes. In our materialistic world it can be easy to become ignorant of what it genuinely means to be “broke.” This amusing video is a good reminder that everything is relative, and many of us still are much better off than others. Yet, most people are more broke than people in a 3rd world country due to immense debt that is carried by many.

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6 Income Tax Deductions You May Have Forgotten About

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6 Income Tax Deductions You May Have Forgotten About

Carrying on from my last post on tax refunds, let’s recap some of the lesser-known income tax deductions that you can claim. If you’re brave enough to wade through Canada Revenue Agency jargon, there’s some significant deductions to be had!

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