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Consumer Publications - Tip Sheets

Tip sheets

Banking, Insurance and Investments

Save for Your Child's Education with an RESP

Shopping Around for a Personal Bank Account

Thinking of Opening a Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)?

Tips About Low-Cost Bank Accounts

Tips for Dealing with a Branch Closure

Credit, Loans and Debt

How to Beat that Debt

Know Your Responsibilities as a Joint Borrower

Making a Budget and Sticking to It

Shopping Around for a Credit Card

Shopping Around for a Line of Credit

Shopping Around for a Mortgage

Shopping Around for a Pre-paid Card

Shopping Around for a Reverse Mortgage

Tips for Dealing with Collection Agencies

Tips for Dealing with Credit Counselling Agencies

Understanding the Cost of a Payday Loan

Protecting Yourself

Protect Yourself From Debit Card Fraud

Protecting Yourself from Credit Card Fraud

Protecting Yourself from Fraudulent E-mails and Telephone Calls

Tips to Prevent Identity Fraud

Your Rights and Responsibilities

Before You Sign Any Contract: 10 Things You Need To Know

Lodging a Complaint



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