Posts by Robb Engen
New Mortgage Rules For Canadians
This morning Finance Minister Jim Flaherty will introduce new mortgage rules designed to reduce Canadians’ high household debt levels.
Read MoreLump Sum Payment Or Prize For Life?
Now I don’t subscribe to the Lotto Max retirement plan myself, but I have to admit that a lump sum payment of $1,000,000 or more sounds like financial freedom to me.
Read MoreGifts That Keep On Taking
What happens when you receive a gift that forces you to upgrade your lifestyle, whether it’s through recurring monthly charges, purchasing accessories, or taking up a new habit?
Read MoreWhy I Cancelled My Gym Membership
I thought I was stuck with this monthly fee until the contract expired, or else I would be faced with a huge penalty for cancelling our gym membership.
Read MoreRRSP And TFSA Portfolio Update
This past year was a good one for my RRSP and TFSA portfolios (although not as good as 2009), with decent capital gains and a few dividend increases.
Read MoreMy Short Term Goals For 2011
I’m not much for New Year’s resolutions, however I am a big proponent of setting realistic goals in order to keep myself on track.
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 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.
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