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We Built a Budget Planner Spreadsheet for Canadian Households — Here's What's Inside

  If you've been reading our RRSP/TFSA/FHSA and household budgeting pieces, you already know the line we keep coming back to: a plan is only as good as your ability to actually track it. So we built something to close that gap. Introducing the Canadian Budget Planner It's an editable spreadsheet — not a course, not a subscription, just a tool you can start using today — built specifically around how Canadian households actually budget. What's inside: Monthly Budget tab — Planned vs. Actual across Housing, Transportation, Debt, Food, Personal and more, with totals and your savings rate calculated automatically RRSP, TFSA and FHSA contributions get their own line — treated as a required part of the budget, not whatever's left over at the end of the month Annual Overview tab — a 12-month view with an auto-updating income-vs-expenses chart and a savings-rate chart, so you can see your trend across the year Just fill in the blue cells — every total, difference, and percen...

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Trump and Putin Set to Discuss Ukraine Ceasefire

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans to speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday in an effort to negotiate an end to the ongoing war in Ukraine. Speaking aboard Air Force One, Trump expressed optimism about the potential for progress, stating, "We want to see if we can bring that war to an end. Maybe we can, maybe we can't, but I think we have a very good chance".

The discussion is expected to focus on key issues such as territorial disputes and control over power plants, with Trump describing the talks as "dividing up certain assets". This marks a significant diplomatic move as the conflict, now in its third year, continues to devastate Ukraine and strain international relations.

While Trump has faced criticism for his approach to foreign policy, including his perceived affinity for Putin, his efforts to broker peace could serve as a pivotal moment in the conflict. The outcome of the talks remains uncertain, but the world watches closely as the two leaders prepare for this high-stakes conversation.

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