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Rachel Cribby

Rachel is a professional writer, editor, and transcriptionist from Canada with six years of experience. Her personal finance work has been published in Greedy Rates and Forbes Advisor. She holds degrees in Creative Writing and Urban Studies from Concordia University. Although finances once seemed overwhelming to her, she has made great progress in her effort to demystify them. She now considers herself “very financially literate for somebody who has trouble with numbers.” Rachel’s favourite things to budget for are fancy coffee and rare vinyl records.

Articles

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How much money should I keep in my savings account?

Rachel Cribby October 25, 2023

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12 first-time homebuyer tips

Rachel Cribby October 30, 2023

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CPP Payment Dates 2023

Rachel Cribby October 25, 2023

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Family couple consultations with a lawyer or insurance agent. Law and insurance.

TFSA vs. RRSP: What’s the difference?

Rachel Cribby April 6, 2023

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How to budget: a beginner’s guide

Rachel Cribby October 25, 2023

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Budgeting tips for beginners that you’ll actually want to follow

Rachel Cribby October 25, 2023

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50/30/20 rule: basic budgeting gets a makeover

Rachel Cribby September 11, 2023

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Credit Rating

What is a good credit score in Canada?

Rachel Cribby October 25, 2023

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What is a credit score?

Rachel Cribby April 14, 2023

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What is zero-based budgeting? Should you try it?

Rachel Cribby April 23, 2023

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What is a Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)?

Rachel Cribby April 24, 2023

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What is a savings account and why do I need one?

Rachel Cribby April 24, 2023

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