Author: MoneyMaven
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These 6 Cars Are Gaining Value—Yes, Even in This Economy
Cars While most cars typically depreciate over time, a select few manage to defy market trends, becoming increasingly valuable even in uncertain economic conditions. Factors such as limited production numbers, iconic design, unique engineering, and nostalgic appeal can transform once-affordable vehicles into appreciating assets. In 2025, the classic and modern-classic automotive markets remain strong, with…
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Lost wallet? Here’s how to protect yourself from fraud
Calling banks and credit card companies to find out about potential fraudulent transactions and get new cards issued isn’t my idea of a good time, and I’m not alone. A survey commissioned by Equifax found that 27% of Canadians surveyed feel vulnerable as a target for fraud by means of a lost or stolen wallet…
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Impulse Control: How to Stop Impulse Buying and Boost Your Savings
Image Source: 123rf.com Are you struggling with impulse buying? This behavior can seriously derail your financial goals, making it difficult to save or even pay off debt. At one point in time, I was spending massive amounts of money on random items that I didn’t really need. However, there are ways to stop doing this and…
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Digital Clutter Is the New Mental Clutter—How to Declutter Your Phone and Feel Better Fast
Technology Photo by Rahul Chakraborty on Unsplash Our phones serve as digital hubs, storing vast amounts of information, apps, notifications, photos, and more. While technology enhances convenience, digital clutter—unmanaged apps, endless notifications, thousands of unread emails, and excessive photos—can severely impact mental health and productivity. Just as physical clutter can increase anxiety, digital clutter creates…
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Canadian seniors, watch out for these scams
“The scheme targets highly vulnerable home-owning seniors and often starts with exploitative, unfair door-to-door sales contracts financed by high-interest loans that are secured with NOSIs or private mortgages.” These scams often follow a similar pattern: elderly home owners are duped into signing unfair door-to-door home service contracts for products and services they do not need…
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250 Money Saving Tips You Haven’t Heard Of
You have so many different options for ways to save money. Of course, there are huge things that you can do – such as go car-free. But there are also loads of tiny money-saving tips that add up over time. There’s no excuse not to start saving money today when there are so many little…
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Which Is the Smartest Choice for Your Budget in 2025?
Cars Image Source: 123rf.com Car prices, fuel costs, and technology are all shifting in 2025, leaving drivers wondering which type of vehicle offers the most bang for their buck. With electric vehicles (EVs), hybrids, and traditional gas-powered cars all on the market, making the right choice depends on more than just sticker price. You’ll need…
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How to find trustworthy finfluencers—plus, 5 to follow right now
Young adults are eager to master their personal finances. And it’s never been easier to find all sorts of personal finance advice on social media, whether it’s on TikTok, Instagram, X/Twitter or YouTube. You can easily scroll through endless hours of posts and videos about money from influencers—or rather #finfluencers. But it’s not always wise…
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10 No Spend Challenges Everyone Should Try
If you’re looking for a way to get a new perspective on how you spend money, one of the best ways to do this is to do some type of “no spend” challenge. While there are a number of things that a no spend challenge can help improve, probably the main benefit is that it’ll…
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5 Used Cars You Should Absolutely Avoid in 2025 (And What to Buy Instead)
Cars Image Source: 123rf.com Buying a used car can be a smart way to save money—unless you choose a model known for costly repairs, poor reliability, or rapid depreciation. In 2025, some vehicles are best left off your shopping list, no matter how tempting the price may be. Certain used cars come with red flags…