If A Disaster Strikes – How Prepared Are You?
Everyone thinks that it couldn’t happen to them but I know several people that have had to leave their homes in the past due to flooding or approaching forest fires.
Read MoreWhy You Shouldn’t Care About Credit Card Interest Rates
I know this person doesn’t carry a balance on his credit card, so why would he care about the interest rate?
Read MoreHow Baby Boomers Influenced The Banking Industry
This post will attempt to show how the banking industry changed during the boomer years to reflect the increasing demand for services that reflected the boomer lifestyle.
Read MoreDonating To Charity
Canadians rank number two behind the United States in terms of philanthropic giving as a percentage of GDP. There are plenty of good reasons for donating to charity, and I am going to show you how you can make the biggest impact with your time and money.
Read MoreHow Many Clothes Do You Need Anyway?
As part of my recent resolution to simplify my life, I spent a week (yes, a week) cleaning out my clothes closet.
Read MoreCanadian Monthly Income Fund Comparison
We have received a few emails from readers asking about Canadian monthly income funds. I have put together a monthly income funds comparison chart.
Read MoreNaming An RRSP Beneficiary
An RRSP allows for a designation of a beneficiary who will receive the proceeds upon the death of the planholder. Naming your beneficiary is very important.
Read MoreThings I Hate Spending Money On: Shaving
Few things are more irritating for both men and women as the act of shaving. Unfortunately shaving has become increasing more expensive in the last decade, leaving consumers to seek out new ways to cut costs.
Read MoreHow To Create A Bond Or GIC Ladder
Because they are subject to interest rate risk, laddering (or having a variety of maturities) a bond or GIC portfolio reduces the impact of interest rate fluctuations.
Read MoreRRSP or Mortgage: What To Do With Your Tax Refund?
The debate that always comes up around this time of year is whether to use your tax refund to top up your RRSP or to pay down your mortgage.
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