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If you're interested in learning more about current personal finance topics from Canada's top experts, I highly recommend signing up for this summit! It's free, and all recorded so you can watch from the comfort of your couch. Pick and choose the subjects that interest you most.

Summer holidays are coming! Are you considering a trip to Great Wolf Lodge? Check out this VIDEO for my Top 3 tips for saving money at Great Wolf Lodge and also some #momhacks!

Meal kits: yes or no? Have you tried them? Were they worth it? If you are like me and new to the whole meal kit idea, check out this article which does a great job comparing the top 4 options.

Wishing you a very happy, cauliflower-free Easter!

One month until the tax deadline....have you filed your taxes yet??

Of Death and Money

Today I successfully paid my property taxes with my credit card - and you can too (as long as you pay your taxes separately from your mortgage)! Using the PayTM app and my cash-back MBNA World Elite card I'll receive nearly $70 in cash. If you want to learn more, check out this blog post which walks you through all the details.

Happy International Women's Day! Let's celebrate the amazing ways women are making a difference in their families, workplaces, and communities. P.s. I just finished the book "Becoming" by Michelle Obama and I highly recommend it. An inspiring read!

PAMPLEMOUSSE! Do I have your attention? Tomorrow, March 1st is the deadline to make an RRSP contribution which will impact your 2018 taxable income. Did you use the Home Buyers Plan to buy your house? Make sure your RRSP contribution will also cover the required repayment. Wishing you a fruitful tax season!

Your RESP is the Timbit of your savings donut! A standalone account that should have its own plan, goals and asset allocation strategy. Read on to learn a hole () lot more about what's inside a sweet RESP. #toomanytimbitpuns

What's the one thing every family with a mortgage should have? Life insurance! This is a great article which covers all the life insurance FAQs and even shows how affordable term insurance can be.

I don't know about you, but this will definitely be my weekend outfit! #multipurpose

When was the last time you reviewed your insurance rates? This article highlights a number of lifestyle changes (who doesn't have winter tires!?) that can have a positive impact on your premiums.

What are your thoughts on "Fiver" birthday parties? The idea is to send a $5 bill which will go towards one major present for the birthday boy or girl. https://babyology.com.au//fiver-parties-the-new-birthday-p

There are 3 options for your tax refund... You can: 1) Spend it; 2) Invest it; or 3) Gross it up! ... If you're feeling behind in your RRSP contributions, I highly recommend the RRSP Gross-Up Strategy which can add 30% more to your RRSP contributions with no impact on your day-to-day cash flow. Find step-by-step instructions and all the details in this article. See more

What do you get when you combine a debit card with the ability to buy stuff online? It's called a Visa Debit card and this article talks about the pros and cons of these cards compared to all those other cards in your wallet.

I still can't believe it's been one year since I started Journey Financial! Check out the Top 5 Lessons I Learned from this first year in business. Big thanks to my extremely underpaid webmaster Alice Walker, my business coach and super promoter Nadya Kushnerenko and my blog proof-reader and always supportive husband, Bryan!

It's been a wild few days! x 3! As we emerge from the chaos, the reality of making insurance claims is setting in. If you're not completely sure what is or is not covered by your home insurance policy, check out some major clauses which may surprise you!

After receiving a pamphlet from the school about Student Accident Insurance, I couldn't help but take a moment and consider whether insurance would add greater peace of mind when I pack them off to school. Read on to learn more about whether carrying insurance on your kids is worth it...