Book Review

I don’t know if I’d describe myself as a voracious reader, but I do enjoy a good book and like to read the latest on personal finance, investing, behavioural finance, and leadership or motivational topics. In fact, this year I found myself putting down my phone or laptop more often and picking out a good book to read…

Most people don’t like paying taxes, and reading about taxes has to be up there on the list with having your teeth drilled. Not so for the readers of Mark Goodfield’s blog, The Blunt Bean Counter. Mark shares his expertise on tax and financial matters in a clear, often humorous, and – yes – blunt way.…

Every now and then a new personal finance book comes along that promises to change the way we think about money. But we’re left feeling disappointed, more often than not, when we realize there’s no silver bullet cure to get our finances on track. No latte factor or folksy barber wisdom can tell you exactly how to manage your money. The fact…

I’ve read a lot of personal finance books – I mean A LOT – and for the most part, unless there is a hook like the latte factor, or it is written in a unique “story” perspective like Jonathan Chevreau’s Findependence Day, the books are boring and the advice all sounds the same. Wealthing Like…

Two prominent Canadian personal finance experts have released new books this year that focus on how to simplify and improve your finances. Preet Banerjee’s Stop Over-Thinking Your Money, and Bruce Sellery’s The Moolala Guide To Rockin’ Your RRSP, offer smart and straightforward advice on how to manage your money, with each author breaking down their…

Tax-Free Savings Accounts have been touted as the most powerful investment option for Canadians since RRSPs were introduced more than 50 years ago. On the surface, TFSAs are a simple personal savings program which allows Canadians over the age of 18 to contribute $5,500 per year into a plan and then withdraw the money, tax…

Rob Carrick is the personal finance columnist for The Globe and Mail, and has been one of Canada’s most trusted and respected financial experts for over 15 years. Carrick’s new book, How Not To Move Back in With Your Parents, hits the shelves today.  This personal finance book is aimed specifically at young adults graduating from university…

Andrew Hallam became a debt free millionaire in his 30’s.  He’s not a corporate CEO, doctor or lawyer. He works as a high school English teacher – in Singapore, no less – without the comfort of a traditional defined benefit pension plan enjoyed by teachers here in Canada. Hallam wrote Millionaire Teacher for two reasons.…

I just finished reading Findependence Day by Jonathan Chevreau, the personal finance columnist for the Financial Post.  Findependence Day is a fictional personal finance story that follows the lives of a young debt-ridden couple’s long journey to financial independence. I’m sure many Canadians will identify with this story as it guides you through all of…