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      <description><![CDATA[CPP Disability, EI Sickness, and why government programs aren't enough — protecting your income when you can't work.]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Homeowners vs. tenant vs. condo insurance — what's covered, what's not, and how to protect your biggest investment.]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[EI application, severance negotiation, emergency budgeting, and how to protect your finances when you lose your job in Canada.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Money Tips for Travelling]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Understand Canadian pet insurance exclusions, deductibles, reimbursement and renewal terms, and compare coverage with saving for vet bills.]]></description>
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