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Protecting your Home Gadgets from Hacking

Imagine your coffee maker switching on by itself, staying on for hours, overheating and becoming a fire hazard. That’s not science fiction. As more and more appliances incorporate Wi-Fi, the opportunities for hackers to play havoc with your home gadgets increase. How do you prevent that from happening? Here are ...

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Start the Home Selling Process this Month

If you’re thinking about selling in the spring, don’t wait until the new year to start planning. In fact, you’ll save yourself a lot of work and get ahead of the game if you start planning now. What’s that old saying? The early bird gets the worm! In this case, ...

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Easy-to-Miss Home Security Tips for your Vacation

If you’re relaxing on a Caribbean beach, or enjoying a bus tour through historic Paris, the last thing you want to worry about is your home. Most people know the basics of keeping a home secure while away. Here are some additional tips that are easy to miss: • Tell ...

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Economic Insights from Dr. Sherry Cooper

The Canadian economy is showing continued signs of slowing as inflation decelerates.   This opens the door for a continued pause in rate hikes. Indeed, with any luck, the Bank might have finished its tightening cycle.   One more rate hike is possible, especially if continued Middle East tensions lead ...

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