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Steven Porrello

Steven Porrello grew up with a love for books, which eventually became a passion for writing. He likes to see the big picture of markets—how all the forces converge to make this moment in history—and he enjoys analyzing emerging trends.

Recent Articles

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Personal Finance

Here’s Why a Big Emergency Fund Is a Terrible, Terrible Idea

| Steven Porrello

Here's why saving more than six months' worth of expenses can be disadvantageous to your household.

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Personal Finance

5 Super-Simple Ways to Completely Ruin Your Credit Score

| Steven Porrello

Building your credit score takes time, dedication, and smart decisions. Tearing your credit score apart — well, you could do…

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Personal Finance

5 High-Paying Side Hustles That Could Help You Save for Retirement in 2022

| Steven Porrello

If you're struggling to save for retirement, here are five side gigs that could give your retirement fund a boost.

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Personal Finance

The Tax Deadline Is Almost Here! Here Are 5 Things You Need to Know if You Haven’t Filed Yet

| Steven Porrello

The deadline to file your taxes is May 2. If you haven't started yet, here's what you should know.

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Personal Finance

New to Investing? Be Sure You Avoid These 5 Newbie Mistakes

| Steven Porrello

If you're new to investing, here are five big mistakes you should watch out for.

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Personal Finance

Lazy Canadians: Here’s How You Can Make $200 Per Week in Passive Income

| Steven Porrello

To earn $200 a week, invest money in high-quality stocks or ETFs.

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Personal Finance

Costco vs. Canadian Tire: Which Rewards Card Will Save You More on Gas in 2022?

| Steven Porrello

The CIBC Costco Mastercard earns 3% back at Costco Gas, and the Canadian Tire Mastercard earns 10 cents per litre.…

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Personal Finance

Finally! Apply for a CIBC Costco Mastercard Now to Get a Welcome Bonus!

| Steven Porrello

From now until December 31, 2022, CIBC will give you a welcome bonus on the new CIBC Costco Mastercard.

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