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Personal Finance
119 entries on personal finance from FinanceFacts101.
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No. 5,980
14 Oct 2026
21 min
Pay Off Debt or Invest? Compare Two After-Tax Rates
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No. 5,977
11 Oct 2026
18 min
529 vs Roth IRA for College: Which Should You Use?
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No. 5,975
09 Oct 2026
19 min
Balance Transfer vs Personal Loan: Which Clears Card Debt Cheaper
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No. 5,972
06 Oct 2026
18 min
Lease or Buy a Car? The 3-, 6- and 10-Year Cost Math
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No. 5,971
05 Oct 2026
18 min
Car Loan Term: 48, 60, 72 or 84 Months - Which to Choose
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No. 5,954
19 Sep 2026
22 min
Prime Rate Changes: What a Fed Move Costs or Saves You
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No. 5,942
13 Sep 2026
19 min
How Long It Takes to Pay Off a Credit Card at $8,000 and 22.15%
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No. 5,939
11 Sep 2026
14 min
Emergency Fund: How Much and Where to Keep It
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No. 5,936
08 Sep 2026
14 min
Debt Avalanche vs Snowball: Which Pays Off Faster
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No. 5,930
02 Sep 2026
14 min
High-Yield Savings vs CDs: Where Cash Earns More
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No. 5,885
16 Oct 2025
18 min
Maximizing Your Credit Score with Zero Balance Cards
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No. 5,852
13 Oct 2025
17 min
Maximizing Retiree Income: Understanding Canada’s Year’s Maximum Pensionable Earnings (YMPE)
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No. 5,764
05 Oct 2025
17 min
Withdrawals: Rules and Penalties for Bank Accounts, Retirement Accounts and CDs
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No. 5,704
01 Oct 2025
19 min
Understanding Whole Life Annuity Due – Periodic Payments vs Lump Sum
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No. 5,652
26 Sep 2025
17 min
Wealth Psychology: Understanding the Intersection of Money and Mental Health
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No. 5,649
26 Sep 2025
24 min
Understanding Wealth: A Comprehensive Guide to Measuring, Building, and Managing Wealth
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No. 5,280
26 Aug 2025
20 min
Understanding Universal Default: What You Need to Know About This Credit Card Provision
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No. 5,038
06 Aug 2025
19 min
Traditional IRA: Understanding the Basics of Pre-Tax Retirement Savings
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No. 5,019
05 Aug 2025
18 min
Understanding Your Credit Report: The Importance and Components of Trade Lines
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No. 4,883
24 Jul 2025
17 min
Maximizing Tax Savings: Understanding the Power of Tax-Deferred Investments
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No. 4,873
24 Jul 2025
20 min
Maximizing Your Finances: Understanding Tax Refunds and Minimizing Overpayments
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No. 4,868
23 Jul 2025
22 min
Understanding Tax-Free Savings Accounts (TFSAs): A Comprehensive Guide for Canadian Investors
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No. 4,843
21 Jul 2025
17 min
Understanding Take-Home Pay: Differences Between Gross Income and Net Income
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No. 4,694
09 Jul 2025
20 min
Understanding Social Security: Retirement, Disability, and Survivor Benefits
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No. 4,562
28 Jun 2025
21 min
Maximizing Your Savings: Understanding Savings Accounts
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No. 4,549
27 Jun 2025
17 min
Safe Deposit Boxes: Secure Storage Solutions for Valuables and Important Documents
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No. 4,388
14 Jun 2025
17 min
Understanding Retirement Replacement Rates: A Key Measurement for Pension Systems and Personal Preparation
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No. 4,387
14 Jun 2025
19 min
Repayment Strategies for Managing Student Loans and Mortgages
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No. 4,204
30 May 2025
19 min
Understanding Qualified Reservists: Making Tax-Free Withdrawals from Retirement Accounts
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No. 4,194
30 May 2025
20 min
Understanding Qualified vs. Non-Qualified Annuities: Pre-tax vs. Post-tax Dollars
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No. 4,154
26 May 2025
19 min
Understanding the Complexities of Credit Card Purchase Annual Percentage Rate (APR)
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No. 3,965
11 May 2025
22 min
Mastering Personal Finance: A Comprehensive Guide for Institutional Investors
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No. 3,960
10 May 2025
18 min
Understanding Personal Financial Statements: A Comprehensive Guide for Institutional Investors
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No. 3,959
10 May 2025
24 min
Personal Financial Specialist (PFS): A Comprehensive Guide for Institutional Investors
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No. 3,929
08 May 2025
17 min
Maximizing Your Income: The Power of the ‘Pay Yourself First’ Strategy in Finance
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No. 3,919
07 May 2025
20 min
Understanding Payable on Death (POD) Accounts: A Simple Way to Avoid Probate
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No. 3,863
02 May 2025
18 min
Understanding Over-Limit Fees: What They Are and How to Avoid Them
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No. 3,786
27 Apr 2025
22 min
Understanding Ordinary Annuities: What They Are and How They Work
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No. 3,715
21 Apr 2025
17 min
Understanding Open-End Credit: Types, Advantages, Disadvantages, and Impact on Credit Score
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No. 3,450
30 Mar 2025
23 min
Understanding Net Worth: Calculation, Importance, and Strategies for Increase
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No. 3,407
26 Mar 2025
19 min
Nest Egg: Building Wealth for Retirement, Home Purchase, and Education
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No. 3,202
09 Mar 2025
23 min
Millennials’ Financial Picture: Navigating the Most Uncertain Economic Future
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No. 3,190
08 Mar 2025
21 min
Understanding Micro-Investing Platforms: Rounding Up Change for a Better Future
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No. 3,180
07 Mar 2025
18 min
Married Filing Jointly: Understanding the Tax Benefits for Married Couples
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No. 3,148
04 Mar 2025
19 min
Maximizing Your Borrowing Power: Understanding Maximum Loan Amounts
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No. 3,028
23 Feb 2025
21 min
Understanding Lump-Sum Payments: Pros, Cons, and Comparison with Annuities
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No. 2,968
18 Feb 2025
19 min
Understanding Locked-In Retirement Accounts in Canada: A Tax-Deferred Option for Former Employer-Sponsored Plan Participants
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No. 2,954
17 Feb 2025
20 min
Understanding Loans: The Essential Guide to Obtaining and Repaying a Loan
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No. 2,903
13 Feb 2025
17 min
Linked Savings Accounts: Connecting Your Checking and Savings for Easier Money Management
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No. 2,874
10 Feb 2025
22 min
Lifestyle Creep: The Hidden Threat to Your Retirement Savings
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No. 2,872
10 Feb 2025
19 min
Understanding Life Expectancy: Implications for Finance and Investment
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No. 2,867
10 Feb 2025
19 min
Understanding the Life-Cycle Hypothesis (LCH): A Guide to Lifetime Spending and Saving
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No. 2,807
05 Feb 2025
18 min
Understanding Ledger Balance vs Available Balance in Banking and Investment
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No. 2,772
03 Feb 2025
20 min
Understanding Late Fees: Definition, Implications, and Avoidance Strategies
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No. 2,715
29 Jan 2025
17 min
The Financial Impact of Kids Living at Home Past College Age (KIPPERS) on Parents’ Retirement Savings
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No. 2,617
21 Jan 2025
18 min
Joint-Life Payouts vs. Joint Life Insurance: Understanding Your Retirement and Estate Planning Options
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No. 2,474
09 Jan 2025
19 min
Intertemporal Choice: Understanding How Current Decisions Affect Future Financial Opportunities
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No. 2,228
20 Dec 2024
22 min
Understanding House Poor: Tips to Avoid Becoming a Victim of Excessive Housing Costs
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No. 2,225
20 Dec 2024
20 min
A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding and Managing Household Expenses: Categorizing, Budgeting, and Tax Implications
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No. 2,120
11 Dec 2024
21 min
Understanding the Role and Constraints of Highly Compensated Employees (HCE) in Retirement Planning
Personal Finance