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Do you have questions about your finances? Need advice on how to kick your bad spending habits? Financial Expert Alison Griffiths, host of Maxed Out, is here to help.

Q: I was watching Episode 19 (Baby Versus the Bills - John and Debbie) - could you describe the office filing system you used for the bills? (List the files most households need to keep.)

• Adding to Pension Plans
• Amortization Period
• Can I find out if he has debts?
• Cash RRSP to Pay Debts?
• Dealing with Joint Finances
• Fear of Money
• Filing Your Bills
• Finding a Financial Advisor

• He's Cheating on You Financially
• Lease or Buy a Car?
• Lower Credit Card Interest Rate
• Mortgage Poor
• No Money to Pay Debts
• Pay Debts and then Save for Investments
• Pay debts or save for retirement?
• Pay Debts or Save for Unexpected Extras?

• Paycheque to Paycheque
• Should I co-sign a loan for my brother?
• Taxes: Declaring Extra Income
• Tracking Small Expenses
• Using VISA Like Cash
• Variable Income, Fixed Expenses
• What comes first, debt or RRSPs?
• What to Pay First