5 Steps to Spring Clean Your Finances
When you are spring cleaning your house, remember to also clean your finances.
Financial Perspective - Treasa Leigh Brown
Financial Perspective 1:1 interview with Treasa Leigh Brown, Toronto’s connoisseur of events
Forget about budgeting. What you need is a spending plan
Budgeting is an important part of a finance journey. It can provide you with the guidance you need to spend with our guilt and allows you to build your financial confidence.
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.
How to pay off your mortgage faster
Having a mortgage is a commitment. Here are 4 ways for you to shorten the length of the mortgage and save a ton of money in interest. .
What is a line of credit?
Lines of Credit (LOCs) can be a great way to quickly get your hands on cash, but there are pros and cons.
How to House Hack
Although House Hacking is not a new way to get on the property ladder, it has regained its popularity as people look to multi-family/unit properties to have tenants help to pay the mortgage.
How to have a meaningful Christmas during a pandemic
For many people the pandemic has dramatically affected their budgets, so I wanted to share are a few ideas on how to save money for the Christmas season.
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 - Victoria Lymburner
Living a healthier life might seem like a tall order but having some friendly advice and a support system at your disposal is key. I spoke with Victoria Lymburner of VictoriaGetFit to hear about her journey to wellness, gain her perspective on financial literacy and delve into what it’s like to be a top partner at Herbalife Nutrition.
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.
How to create a business budget
Entrepreneurs and small business owners need to have budgets and financial planning tools to help them keep an eye on cash flow , effectively forecast and prepare for the future.
How your daily habit is costing you money
Habits & Savings. It’s not about depriving oneself of a daily coffee, it’s about balance and making choices that helps to get people on the saving path that they choose.
Financial Perspective - Candace McLaren Lanham
1:1 interview with Candace McClaren Lanham to gain insights on her money perspective
How to start an emergency fund
We’ve all been there: the washing machine breaks down, there is an issue with the car, we need to pay an unexpected bill. But what happens if we can’t pay the bill? An emergency fund a great way to be prepared to handle your finances in the case of an emergency.
What I learned from a 30 day money diet
My good friend Ruth challenged me to a 30-day money detox. She found out about this challenge from a recent article in the Toronto Star and after looking at the rules of engagement I jumped in. Here is what I learned.
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.
How to convert unwanted gift cards into cash
You may notice that you have gift cards that you can not use, or do not want. And let’s face it, sometimes you just want the cash, here’s how you can get rid of these cards and trade them in for money.
How to save to buy an electric car
My 2006 Honda is starting to show signs of ageing, I need to adjust my budget so that I can buy a new car when the time comes. I am now looking at electric vehicles (EV) and since they are quite expensive, I need to save up, here is how I am budgeting for a new car.
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