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Temu Shopping App Canada Review: How Safe and Legit Is It? 

The viral shopping app Temu has taken the eCommerce world by storm with its unmatched bargain prices and nonstop free shipping discounts.  However, many people are also skeptical about the app’s seemingly too-good-to-be-true deals, with some warning that you’ll be trading off your privacy and information for the money you save.  In this article, you’ll ... Read more

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Top 10 Worst Places to Live in Alberta: Ranked for 2024

Is Alberta really as perfect as people say? While famous for its economic prosperity and stunning landscapes, there are areas in the province that raise cause for concern. Some cities in Alberta, such as Red Deer, Lethbridge, and Medicine Hat have high crime rates and safety challenges, making them among the most dangerous places to ... Read more

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Top 10 Safest Cities in British Columbia: Ranked for 2024

British Columbia is one of the least affordable places to live in Canada. And, when moving to this province, it’s best to ensure that you’ll live in a safe city with low crime rates, as not every corner of BC is as safe as you may think. This article covers the top 10 safest cities ... Read more

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How to Increase the Limit On Your Credit Card in Canada

If you want to access more credit, one of the easiest options is to increase the limit on your credit card. But how can you go about this? Let’s take a closer look at how to increase your credit limit, the pros and cons, how often you should do it, and more. How to Increase ... Read more

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Bitget Proof Of Reserves: Enhancing The Crypto Exchange’s Transparency

Many crypto firms collapsed in 2022, but the collapse of FTX came as a surprise that sent shock waves throughout the crypto market, costing investors over $8 billion worth of crypto assets. That significantly eroded user confidence, resulting in more market volatility as crypto investors continued to nurse their growing losses. The idea of Proof-of-Reserves ... Read more

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Bitget Spot Trading: How It Works and More

Launched in 2018, Bitget has grown to become one of the best crypto exchanges out there for spot trading, crypto derivatives, and copy trading. The Bitget exchange supports more than 530 cryptocurrencies and about 15 fiat currencies and offers various ways to trade cryptocurrencies, including Bitget spot trading, margin trading, crypto futures, and Bitget copy ... Read more

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How Much is Amazon Prime Canada in 2024?

If you enjoy shopping and entertainment but want to save money over time, consider subscribing to Amazon Prime Canada! As a Prime member, you can access many benefits, such as exclusive deals, free and fast shipping on millions of items, unlimited streaming of movies and TV shows, and so much more. If you’re curious about ... Read more

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The Best Mobile Networks in Canada for 2024

The Canadian mobile market offers a variety of phone networks, each catering to different needs and preferences. This article provides an overview of the best phone networks in Canada, highlighting the unique strengths of each provider. While many people know of the “big three” (Telus, Rogers, and Bell), there are plenty of other mobile networks ... Read more

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Montreal vs. Toronto: Which City Should You Live in 2024?

Montreal and Toronto are two of Canada’s biggest and most well-known cities, leaving many Canadians wondering which urban center would be best for them to live in. It’s a tough decision: each city has its own unique character, and both are beautiful, culturally rich, and full of the modern amenities that every city dweller dreams ... Read more

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