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Employees often have group insurance coverage at work, but people who work for themselves need to make sure they are covered with the right kinds of insurance, explains @JasonHeathCFP. #itpaystoknow #selfemployed #freelancer #insurance moneysense.ca/columns/ask-a-…

Insurance for self-employed Canadians: What coverage do you need?

Employees often have group insurance coverage at work, but people who work for themselves need to make sure they are covered with the right kinds of insurance.

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Using strong passwords—and different ones for every site—can help you protect yourself against digital fraud and identity theft. Here’s how to protect yourself. (Sponsored by @equifaxcanada.) #itpaystoknow #fraud #scams #creditreport #personalfinance moneysense.ca/save/fraud-and…

How to protect your passwords from fraud and identity theft

Using strong passwords—and different ones for every site—can help you protect yourself against digital fraud and identity theft. Here’s how to protect yourself.

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As a student, it’s good to build a credit history while earning rewards for groceries, flights, movies and more. Here are the best credit cards for that. #itpaystoknow #students #college #university #education #campus #credit moneysense.ca/spend/credit-c…

The best student credit cards in Canada for 2025

Getting a student credit card is a great way to take charge of your finances and begin building a credit score. Our top picks include cashback, rewards, and low-interest options.

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Small companies are uniquely vulnerable to online scams. Here are steps that Canadian business owners can take to help protect themselves. (Sponsored by @equifaxcanada.) #itpaystoknow #smallbusiness #fraud #scams #fraudprevention #equifax moneysense.ca/save/fraud-and…

How to protect your small business from fraud

Small companies are uniquely vulnerable to online scams. Here are steps that Canadian business owners can take to help protect themselves.

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Relationship fraud is on the rise in Canada. Here’s how to protect yourself, and what to do if a “friend” isn’t who they claimed to be. (Sponsored by @equifaxcanada.) #itpaystoknow #fraud #scams #creditscore #personalfinance #crime #cybersecurity moneysense.ca/save/fraud-and…

Relationship fraud and romance scams: What Canadians need to know

Relationship fraud is on the rise in Canada. Here’s how to protect yourself, and what to do if a “friend” isn’t who they claimed to be.

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Gen Z isn’t immune to phishing scams. Find out the most common schemes targeting young Canadians and 7 ways to avoid them. #itpaystoknow #fraud #scams #personalfinance #GenZ #phishing #creditscore moneysense.ca/columns/moneyf…

6 phishing scams targeting young Canadians (and how not to fall for them)

Gen Z isn’t immune to phishing scams. Find out the most common schemes targeting young Canadians and 7 ways to avoid them.

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Financial fraud is proliferating and growing ever more sophisticated. How to protect yourself and your loved ones from being scammed. #itpaystoknow #fraud #scams #personalfinance #seniors #creditscore #equifax moneysense.ca/columns/retire…

Canadian seniors, watch out for these scams

Financial fraud is proliferating and growing ever more sophisticated. How to protect yourself and your loved ones from being scammed. Financial fraud is proliferating and growing ever more sophisti...

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These impressive Canadian travel credit cards can help turn your everyday spending into #flights, #hotels and more. Plus, which cards to use for your European vacation. #itpaystoknow #travel #rewards #creditcard #vacation #PersonalFinance moneysense.ca/spend/credit-c…

The best travel credit cards in Canada for 2025

The best travel credit cards offer lounge access, no forex fees, and excellent travel insurance. We’ve named The Scotiabank Gold Amex the top pick—see the rest of our list.

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29 Aug 2025
MoneySense contributor @vickram_agarwal explains why Canada’s financial sector needs to be more welcoming to #newcomers, plus tips for immigrants to establish their credit standing sooner. #itpaystoknow #immigration #credit #creditscore #personalfinance moneysense.ca/save/financial…

How bad access to credit keeps newcomers from getting ahead

Why Canada’s financial sector needs to be more welcoming, plus tips for immigrants to establish their credit standing sooner.

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29 Aug 2025
Ethereum hits new all-time high as crypto bull market continues. @DrAdityaNain reports on this and other #ETH news in his latest Canadian Crypto Observer column. #itpaystoknow #crypto #bitcoin #ethereum #gold #silver #investing #ETFs #personalfinance moneysense.ca/columns/canadi…

Ethereum hits new all-time high as crypto bull market continues

Ethereum (ETH) and silver rise together, ETH could touch $8,000 in 2025, ETH ETFs attract massive inflows, and ETH-focused treasury companies are all the rage.

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29 Aug 2025
Scammers often use social media to steal Canadians’ money or personal information. Here’s how to protect yourself from #phishing and other scams. #fraud #scams #personalfinance #creditreport #socialmedia #crime #equifax moneysense.ca/save/fraud-and…

Video: The social media scams happening in Canada right now

Scammers often use social media to steal Canadians’ money or personal information. Here’s how to protect yourself from phishing and other scams.

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29 Aug 2025
A financial planner explains some tax-saving strategies that Canadian retirees may not have thought of. #itpaystoknow #retirement #retirementincome #retirementplanning #financialplanning #personalfinance moneysense.ca/columns/ask-a-…

“We’re well off in retirement. How can we pay less tax?”

A financial planner explains some tax-saving strategies that Canadian retirees may not have thought of.

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29 Aug 2025
It’s #FindAnAdvisorFriday! This week we’re featuring Natasha Knox, CFP®, TEP, FBS®, the principal at Alaphia Financial Wellness Inc., in #NewWestminster, BC. Find out more about her services in The MoneySense Find a Qualified Advisor Tool. #itpaystoknow moneysense.ca/save/financial…
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28 Aug 2025
You have so many options for finding the best mortgage rate for you. Here’s how you can compare some of the best fixed rates available. #itpaystoknow #mortgage #mortgagetips #homebuying #homebuyers #realestate #housing moneysense.ca/spend/real-est…

The best 5-year fixed mortgage rates in Canada

You have so many options for finding the best mortgage rate for you. Here’s how you can compare some of the best fixed rates available.

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28 Aug 2025
Identity theft can have a devastating impact on a victim’s finances. Any Canadian can be a target. Learn how to protect yourself from ID theft and ID fraud. #itpaystoknow #fraud #scams #identity #personalfinance #creditreport #equifax moneysense.ca/save/fraud-and…

Video: What is identity theft, and how is it impacting Canadians?

Identity theft can have a devastating impact on a victim’s finances. Any Canadian can be a target. Learn how to protect yourself from ID theft and ID fraud.

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27 Aug 2025
#CPP and #OAS payments went out today. See the dates for the rest of the year. #itpaystoknow #pensions #benefits #seniors #retirement #retirementincome #personalfinance moneysense.ca/save/retiremen…

CPP payment dates in 2026, and more to know about the Canada Pension Plan

Review the 2026 CPP payment dates, how much you could receive, when to apply, and how the Canada Pension Plan fits into retirement income.

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27 Aug 2025
Want to boost your personal finance know-how? Sign up for our free newsletters and let MoneySense help you make smarter financial decisions for saving, spending, investing and more. #itpaystoknow moneysense.ca/newsletter-sig…

Free newsletters from MoneySense covering Canadian personal finance

Sign up for one or all three of MoneySense’s FREE weekly newsletters. Learn more about money and finances in Canada.

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27 Aug 2025
With all the personal finance advice on social media, it can be challenging to filter good from bad. Here’s how to know if an influencer is trustworthy. #itpaystoknow #socialmedia #influencer #finfluencer #personalfinance #fraudprevention #investing moneysense.ca/columns/making…

How to find trustworthy finfluencers—plus, 4 to follow right now

With all the personal finance advice on social media, it can be challenging to filter good from bad. Here’s how to know if an influencer is trustworthy.

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27 Aug 2025
Older adults are often targeted for #fraud and identity theft. Here’s what to know about senior fraud in Canada and how to keep your loved ones safe. (Sponsored by @equifaxcanada.) #itpaystoknow #scams #creditscore #crime #fraudprevention #equifax moneysense.ca/save/fraud-and…

How to help protect your loved ones from senior scams

Older adults are often targeted for fraud and identity theft. Here’s what to know about senior fraud in Canada and how to keep your loved ones safe.

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26 Aug 2025
If you’re struggling to repay multiple debts, a debt consolidation loan may be a good solution. Here’s how it works and who qualifies. #itpaystoknow #debt #credit #creditscore #loans moneysense.ca/save/debt/loan…

Loans for Canadians with bad credit: How to improve your score

If you’re struggling to repay multiple debts, a debt consolidation loan may be a good solution. Here’s how it works and who qualifies.

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