Mutual Fund Fees: The High Cost Of Canadian Funds
It is widely reported that mutual fund fees in Canada are the highest in the world. According to this 2009 study by Morningstar, Canada has notoriously high management expense ratios.
Read MoreWhat Should I Do With My RRSP?
I put my RRSP contributions on hold since changing careers; now that I have a defined benefit pension I’m wondering what should I do with my RRSP?
Read MoreLong Term Care Insurance: Do You Need It?
Long term care insurance can be fairly reasonable. There are two things you can do to improve your chances of getting a decent policy.
Read MoreTips For Students To Save Money In University
With students headed back to school this week, I thought it would be timely to share some tips for students to save money in University.
Read MoreSaving Real Estate Fees: Is It Worth It?
Do you think it’s better to use a realtor when buying or selling a property or would you rather keep the commission and negotiate for yourself?
Read More4 Reasons Why I Don’t Use A Mortgage Broker
Why aren’t more people using a mortgage broker when they buy a house? Let me share 4 reasons why I don’t use a mortgage broker, and probably never will:
Read MoreHow Do You Analyze Potential Investments?
Here are three ways you can analyze potential investments to decide if they are worth it – quantitative analysis, fundamental analysis, and technical analysis.
Read MoreThe Dividend Gross-up and Tax Credit Mechanism
An insidious feature of the dividend tax credit is that the grossed-up dividend and not the actual dividend is used to determine your Old Age clawback, age credit, HST credit and property tax credit.
Read MoreBack To School Shopping
Back to school shopping is a huge expense that can be reduced through judicious planning and budgeting. Not everything needs to be brand new or even bought all at once.
Read MoreGood Customer Service: Finish What You Start
Good customer service is about finishing what you start. Over the past two weeks as we moved into our new house I have experienced the good, the bad and the ugly side of customer service.
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