Personal Finance for Canadians For Dummies

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Take control of your finances! The latest on how to save more, invest wisely, and plan for the future.

Do you need help managing your financial priorities? Relax! This friendly guide give you just the information you need to take control of your finances and make the most of your money. Whatever your income level, whatever you financial goals, the updated edition of this national bestseller is the Canadian sourcebook of sound financial planning.

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Get out - and stay out - of consumer debt. Reduce your spending Save more of what you earn Make profitable investments Buy insurance coverage that's right for you Select the best financial advisers Get smart! @ www.dummies.com


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"One of the most comprehensive and readable guides available on the subject." - Calgary Herald

"Packed with useful information, all presented in bite-sized segments in a clear, uncluttered format." - Toronto Star

"Reaches out to everyday readers with straightforward tips and an easy-to-read format." - Ottawa Citizen

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April 17,2025
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Very easy to read from start to finish, excellent overview of many financial topics and offers solid advice to reference later. Good foundational text to build on.
April 17,2025
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Very good and easy to understand. I picked this up from local library but I think this should be a book that one owns so that they may re-read it over a few times.
April 17,2025
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It’s a full picture guide, connecting everything together within your personal finance. You leave the conversation fully understanding the pros and cons to each topic and given prompts on where to look for specific information. It was an easy read, with tons of useful information.
April 17,2025
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This is the first "... for Dummies" that really could be written for dummies. It was incredibly simple and aimed at the complete novice.

That said, it is thorough and may be useful for someone just starting to look at their personal finances. Maybe a young couple or someone just finishing school. Also, some advice is a little dated now and I recommend getting a current-year version.

I'm just glad it came from th library and not the​ store.
April 17,2025
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It is never too late to learn about retirement planning. Two years out on the horizon for me and this book gave insightful and valuable guidance that will serve me well for the next 20-30 years
April 17,2025
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This was an interesting look at the advice people are getting out there. As a financial professional I find the advice sound for rhe most part. I always find the dislike of financial advisors interesting, but I admit I'm definitely biased.
People need to know these things, and for now books like this are the only solution other than financial education.
April 17,2025
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Very helpful for learning about personal finance and some tips and tricks to make the most out of your current funds as well as investing. Good go to book for personal finances in Canada.
April 17,2025
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Learning how to manage one's finances should be mandatory in schools, and the fact that its not is a national tragedy.
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