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  1. FAQ: How is #mortgage life #insurance different from term or permanent life insurance? bit.ly/LHZfr8 #realestate
  2. 7 conversations you, future spouse should have bit.ly/LHSghL via @YorkRegion & @TeresaLatchford #wedding #finance
  3. Tools to help you determine how much you will need to #retire comfortably bit.ly/Jdt8sz #retirement
  4. Learn about #moving-related expenses & options for cutting costs bit.ly/Jy1sF7
  5. Renting or buying? Things to consider before choosing to rent or buy a #home bit.ly/KefmbD #realestate
  6. According to @CanRevAgency average #tax refund this year was about $1,600 bit.ly/KcCZSi via @calgaryherald & @danielkostka
  7. Reporters & bloggers; here's a list of ready-to-use articles on #personalfinance bit.ly/JE2Epo
  8. What to look for in a rewards #creditcard bit.ly/L35x1O via @TheSpec / Interactive selector tool bit.ly/nvHvkN
  9. #Creditcard balance transfers: Be cautious bit.ly/MjLmvN by @krystalatwork / #Debt management tips bit.ly/iEb8VB
  10. #Couples who #bank together stay together natpo.st/Lze9Qi via @financialpost / Link to life event bit.ly/HBCMdh #wedding
  11. @AskPattieCTV looks at what to consider when choosing a #creditcard bit.ly/JSWRth cc. @Debt_Free_2day / Tool: bit.ly/nvHvkN
  12. 5 tips for first time #homebuyers bit.ly/KDhFXg via @moneyville & @krystalatwork / More tips bit.ly/J2qKGq #realestate
  13. 50% Cdians expect to carry #mortgage in #retirement bit.ly/JS5Nzm via @globebusiness & @michaelbabad / #FCACtips bit.ly/p2tK0s
  14. #Kids in organized #sport can cost you thousands bit.ly/JvBrpF via @globeinvestor & @PreetBanerjee / #FCACtips bit.ly/KVFR37
  15. #Vancouver's #realestate: purchasers are backing off, creating a buyers' market bit.ly/L0JdT0 via @globebusiness & @TaviaGrant
  16. Home-buying pressure won't always result in diamonds bit.ly/L889hg via @metroottawa & @Lesleyscorgie / + tools bit.ly/pW4YOd
  17. Choosing a #bank: Where to start bit.ly/Jm52Qn via @moneyville / #Banking: Your Rights & Responsibilities bit.ly/Kt75Sy
  18. @bankofcanada launches #fraud prevention campaign bit.ly/L85wvV via @680News /cc @rcmpgrcpolice
  19. Let’s Talk #Money: Beware of #debt settlement #scams bit.ly/IVUbIX via @mtlgazette /cc @creditcanada / Alert: bit.ly/A7mjMW
  20. RT @CdnBankers released voluntary, secure, open guidelines for the development of #mobile payments in #Canada bit.ly/Jeymnr