Archive for August 2011
4 Quick And Surefire Ways To Raise Your Credit Score
Don’t expect that your credit score will improve overnight, but you can get a jump start with these 4 ways to raise your credit score.
Read MoreEconomic Indicators You Should Track
We all know that timing the market is pretty well impossible, but you can watch certain economic indicators to get clues as to what is happening in the economy.
Read MoreInvestment Strategies: Tune Out The Noise, Stick To The Plan
Many investors are starting to question their long term investment strategies after the recent market correction. The stock markets have been on a roller coaster ride.
Read MoreDrug Coverage For Seniors
I looked into the various provincial plans and found that, for the most part, seniors do have complete or partial drug coverage. All the provinces have very different plans.
Read MoreShould You Make RRSP Contributions If You Have A Pension?
When discussing retirement planning I wondered if you should contribute to your RRSP if you have a defined benefit pension plan?
Read MoreAssisting Elderly Parents
I have spent the last several weeks caring for my elderly parents to get them organized for their move to an assisted living apartment.
Read MoreIs It A Good Idea To Buy A Timeshare?
While we enjoyed our luxury accommodations, we were all discussing the same thing. Is it a good idea to buy a timeshare to use for your vacations?
Read More9 Ways To Avoid Buying Things You Don’t Need
We are so conditioned to simply buying a new item that we think we need or want, but there are other ways of getting these items without adding to your clutter and saving you money. Here are 9 ways to avoid buying things you don’t need:
Read MoreRESP Contributions And A Tuition Benefit
Shortly after our daughter was born we opened up an RESP and began regular monthly contributions. We didn’t start with much, just $100 each month to go towards her post secondary education. A few months later I changed careers and moved into the public sector, working at a University. I had to sit through an…
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