About the author

Sam Boyer
Sam Boyer spends, invests, budgets, and writes. He enjoys writing about things he wishes he’d learned earlier — like spending, investing, and budgeting. A journalist originally from New Zealand, Sam has written extensively about consumer affairs, insurance, travel, health, and crime.
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Sam Boyer

RRSP Matching Canada
4 mins
Sam BoyerSome employers want to give you additional money towards your retirement savings. It’s called RRSP matching.
RRSP Matching Canada
4 mins
Sam Boyer
Some employers want to give you additional money towards your retirement savings. It’s called RRSP matching.
#rrsp

HELOC vs Mortgage
6 mins
Sam BoyerBuying a home? Have a home and considering a second mortgage to pull out some equity? If you’ve got questions about your options, we’ve got answers.
HELOC vs Mortgage
6 mins
Sam Boyer
Buying a home? Have a home and considering a second mortgage to pull out some equity? If you’ve got questions about your options, we’ve got answers.
#heloc
#mortgage

Equifax vs TransUnion: Why is my Equifax and TransUnion score different
5 mins
Sam BoyerA lot rests on your credit score – it’s how lenders decide if they should lend you money. So, why do the two major credit bureaus calculate scores differently?
Equifax vs TransUnion: Why is my Equifax and TransUnion score different
5 mins
Sam Boyer
A lot rests on your credit score – it’s how lenders decide if they should lend you money. So, why do the two major credit bureaus calculate scores differently?
#equifax
#transunion
#credit scores

Canada PRO Deposit
3 mins
Sam BoyerCanada PRO Deposit is a tax-free payment from the government to eligible low- and moderate-income earners to help with the cost of living. Learn more about the eligibility requirements and how to apply.
Canada PRO Deposit
3 mins
Sam Boyer
Canada PRO Deposit is a tax-free payment from the government to eligible low- and moderate-income earners to help with the cost of living. Learn more about the eligibility requirements and how to apply.
#personal finance

Minimum credit score required for a mortgage
6 mins
Sam BoyerLearn the importance of credit scores, what score is needed for a mortgage, and how to improve your score to get the best rates. Find out how to check your score, how to build it up, and what to do if it's still low.
Minimum credit score required for a mortgage
6 mins
Sam Boyer
Learn the importance of credit scores, what score is needed for a mortgage, and how to improve your score to get the best rates. Find out how to check your score, how to build it up, and what to do if it's still low.
#mortgage
#credit score

What are the alternatives to savings accounts?
6 mins
Sam BoyerMost of us have a traditional savings account. But is your traditional savings account the best place to keep your savings? Let’s look at the options.
What are the alternatives to savings accounts?
6 mins
Sam Boyer
Most of us have a traditional savings account. But is your traditional savings account the best place to keep your savings? Let’s look at the options.
#savings account
#personal finance
#saving
#interest rates