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Sarita Harbour

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  • Business and Personal Finance Writer, Freelance
Canada, Toronto, Yellowknife
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Covers:  Personal finance, small business, entrepreneurship, green living, retirement, tech, AI, ChatGPT, living off the grid, homesteading, sustainability
Freelance writing, blogging, and living off the grid in the Canadian wilderness. 13+ years working from home, 9+ years homeschooling. Life is good.

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I'm a freelance digital journalist, blogger, and copywriter specializing in business, personal finance, and real estate.

My business, technology, and marketing blog content appears on sites such as CBC-Canada's Dragon's Den, Forbes/Northwestern Mutual, Fox News Small Business, Capital One Spark, KISSMetrics, Equifax Insights, and Business News Daily.

As a former financial advisor with over a decade of experience in banking, my freelance writing topics include mortgages, money management, inves…

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How to Talk to Your Tween About Money: 6 Strategies to Help

How to Talk to Your Tween About Money: 6 Strategies to Help

Use these six tips to talk to your tweens about money matters through tough financial times.

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7 Sneaky Ways to Save on Your Home Remodeling | Extra Mile

7 Sneaky Ways to Save on Your Home Remodeling | Extra Mile

Looking for ways to keep costs low on a home remodeling project? Use these 7 sneaky tips to minimize your bud…

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Healthcare Industry Trends Every Provider Should Watch in 2026

Healthcare Industry Trends Every Provider Should Watch in 2026

Learn the health and wellness trends shaping care in 2026, from digital tools to preventive support and finan…

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How to Combat Inflation With the Right Savings Strategy

How to Combat Inflation With the Right Savings Strategy

Preparing for inflation is an important step in building financial security. Learn how to combat inflation an…

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What is an RRSP and how does it work?

What is an RRSP and how does it work?

With the variety of savings account options available to Canadians today, trying to decide where to save your…

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6 Signs You're Ready to Retire Early

6 Signs You're Ready to Retire Early

If you’re considering retiring early, you’ll forego not only the headaches of working but also the additional…

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Should couples get joint credit cards?

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By Sarita Harbour Verified
| tangerine.ca
When it comes time to pay bills, some couples may consider opening a joint credit card account, while others opt for adding their new spouse to their existing sole credit card account as an authorized user. Which is best for you? Before you decide, learn a little more about each option, including some pros and cons How it works: Both spouses sign the application and subsequent credit card agreement for a joint credit card.
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Auto loans come with 8 hidden costs that can add up to thousands

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By Sarita Harbour Verified
| MSN Verified
Sarita Harbour Unless you won the lottery or have been budgeting diligently for years, chances are you'll need an auto loan before buying a new car. And although you know the new car price, the down payment amount and what your monthly loan payments should be, the less obvious expenses that accompany a car loan might surprise you. Understanding these eight hidden costs will help you identify and avoid them when taking on a car loan. 1.
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Spring Activities Shift Toward Cheap and Low-waste Options

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By Sarita Harbour Verified
| Food, Drink, Life Verified
Spring often comes with an urge to refresh everything at once, from the menu to the house. But in 2026, that seasonal reset is looking a little different. Instead of buying more, many families are finding simple ways to make spring feel new by using what they already have, wasting less and saving more. This post may contain affiliate link(s). As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. See Disclosures. That shift shows up in small, practical habits.
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