Archive for December 2010
My New Year’s Resolution
Most people give up on their New Year’s resolutions before the month of January comes to an end, but in this coming year I’m committing to breaking the bad habit of being wasteful.
Read More20 Simple Steps To Improve Your Finances Next Year
Apply these steps in your own life over the next few months and you’ll be well on your way to a complete financial makeover.
Read MoreDo You Need Financial Advice?
If you think you could have made better investment decisions, it may be time to get some personal financial advice.
Read MoreShort Term Goals Update
At the beginning of each year I feel it’s important to set goals for myself to help keep me on the right path in my financial journey.
Read MoreBenefits Of TFSA vs. Non-Registered Account
Experts have long recommended that investors set up their portfolios to be as tax efficient as possible by utilizing both registered and non-registered accounts. Here are some benefits of TFSA vs. a non-registered account:
Read MoreEmployee Performance Management
It’s that time of year where organizations are completing their employee performance management, otherwise known as the annual performance review. Most managers dread the annual review process as much as their employees do.
Read MoreA Look Back At Expenses This Year
One of the benefits of setting up a monthly budget as well as forecasting income and expenses is that at the end of the year I can review each of the areas where we spent our money and make improvements for the future.
Read MoreThings To Take Care Of Before Year End
Somewhere in between the holiday shopping, decorating, baking, kid’s school pageants, and parties you should take a moment to think about any financial issues that could be taken care of before the end of December.
Read MorePerfect Asset Allocation Doesn’t Exist
Index investors are constantly fine-tuning their asset mix to achieve the perfect balance. In reality, does all of this diversification and re-balancing protect you in a bear market?
Read MoreGet Out Of Credit Card Debt!
If you are currently holding a balance and continue to use your card when credit becomes available you are basically paying your future income to the credit card companies for decades to come.
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