Explaining the Difference Between Term and Whole Life Insurance
When it comes to life insurance, understanding the different types of coverage is essential for making informed decisions that align with your family's needs and lifestyle.
Money & Relationships: A Guide to Starting Conversations and Building Financial Harmony
Navigating money in relationships does not need to be a thorny subject. As you celebrate Valentine's Day, consider making financial communication a priority.
4 Smart Moves for Your Money in 2024
2024 is here! It’s the perfect time to celebrate your achievements and use your experiences as building blocks for your financial future. In this post we dive into the 4 smart things to do with your money in 2024
Mastering the Art of Salary Negotiation: How to Ask for a Raise with Confidence and Success
Looking to level up your salary but don’t know how to go about it? In this post you’ll get set by step instructions on how to prepare for the conversation with your boss so that you can not only make a compelling case, but also foster a positive dialogue with your employer.
10 Ways to Prepare your Finances for a Potential Recession
While we can't predict when the next recession will occur, we can certainly take proactive steps to prepare ourselves and our finances for the inevitable economic downturns. In this blog post, we will explore some practical strategies and tips to help individuals and families weather the storm of a recession.
New Grad? Here’s 6 Ways to Kick Start Your Financial Journey
Class of 2023 is entering the full-time workforce and many will start to make a variety of financial decisions such as renting an apartment to purchasing a new car to opening retirement and bank accounts. Here are the 6 money tips to help them on their way
How to Close the Wage Gap
The wage gap not only affects individuals, but also has significant social and economic consequences. Addressing this problem requires a multifaceted approach that involves government policies, employer practices, and individual actions.
What’s your reputation worth? How your online reputation can affect your career and life
Your online reputation can affect your pocketbook
Ready to achieve your 2023 money goals?
New Year, new goals. Here is a step-by-step guide to help you meet and exceed your money goals.
12 Financial Terms Every Investor Needs To Know
Sometimes financial documents can seem to be written a foreign language. Here is a beginners guide to help you become fluent in the language of investing.
30 most important questions to ask when buying a house/condo
Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or moving into your second or third house, it always good to ask questions to ensure that you are getting all the information you need because buying property is one of the largest purchases that you will ever make.
How much do you really need to retire?
How much do you really need to save for retirement? The short answer is that it depends on how YOU want to spend your retirement.
The Financial Lessons Covid-19 Taught Me
How living though the Covid-19 pandemic has raised our awareness, and need, for financial preparedness.
Financial Perspective - Arlan Hamilton
I had the pleasure to speak with Arlan Hamilton, the founder and managing partner of BackStage Capital to speak about her funds, vision and gain her thoughts on financial literacy.
The difference between RRSPs and TFSAs
There are a few misunderstandings about registered retirement savings plans (RRSP) and tax-free saving accounts (TFSA), so this post is to compare and contrast these two investment vehicles.
You have a budget, now here is how you can track your spending
Personal finance tools that make it easy to see how much you are spending
What is the difference between a defined benefit and defined contribution pension?
I had so many questions about pensions, I am breaking down the differences in this blog.
What the heck is the difference between RRSPs, TFSAs and RRIFs?
So I was out last night for dinner with my good friend Lynette and the discussion moved towards finances, as it often does! She asked about the differences between RRSPs, TFSAs and RRIFs. So here is a primer:
How to Start Saving Money
Raise your hand if you think the words “saving,” “investing,” “retirement” are sexy words? Anyone? Anyone?
How about having a nice cash cushion in your bank account, how do you like the sound of that?