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Retirement

The caregiver's costs

As boomers near retirement, many are feeling the squeeze of caring not only for their kids but for elderly relatives.  Read more

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• Credit cards can serve as a blessing or curse for young CanadiansThu Jul 2, 2009
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How-To Guides

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Expert Opinion

Know your money behaviour

By Laura Rowley, Money & Happiness

The key to surviving an economic crisis is recognizing what you can and cannot control.

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• Mortgages

  Mortgages Type	Rate
  1-yr Closed	3.80%
  3-yr Closed	4.40%
  5-yr Closed	5.13%

• GICs

  GICs Type	Rate
  1-yr Annual	1.10%
  3-yr Annual	2.27%
  5-yr Annual	2.80%

• RRSP

  RRSP Type	Rate
  1-yr	1.09%
  3-yr	2.28%
  5-yr	2.76%

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