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The COVID-19 Pandemic has affected us all in some way at this point. If you are lucky enough to still be employed or find yourself in a situation where you a...

Failing to insure a non-employed spouse disregards the true financial value of a stay-at-home parent.

Have you made and crushed all of your money goals for the past year? If not, I’ve made a handy check-list for you.

A few very lucky people have a golden goose – a Defined Benefit Pension Plan or DBPP. It is a retirement savings tool which they contribute to, along with th...

According to a CIBC poll conducted by Harris/Decima, “Almost half of Canadians say their household has no money set aside for emergencies” A staggering “… 45...

"The price of doing the same old thing is far higher than the price of change." - Bill Clinton In farming the old (some might say current) way of thinking ab...

As the familiar saying goes…how do you eat an elephant? The answer: one bite at a time! Oftentimes we can become overwhelmed with our situation – whether it ...

Are you under-insured or over-insured and which is worse? To be honest, both can be equally costly. Read on to learn more about the basics of life insurance....

“There’s a hole in my bucket, dear Liza, dear Liza” "There's a Hole in My Bucket" is a children's song, based on a dialogue between two characters, called He...

When it comes to reducing spending, increasing income, paying down debt and building wealth people often talk about how important “budgeting” is. Although I ...

Instant gratification is the desire to experience pleasure or fulfillment without delay or deferment. Basically, it's when you want it; and you want it now. ...

We all have our vices. Vice: a practice, behavior, or habit generally considered immoral, sinful, criminal, rude, taboo, depraved, or degrading in the associ...

Not long after turning 35, you may begin to earn significantly more than when you started your career. You may have your student loans paid off, you may have...

It’s tax season! That wonderful time of year you when you file your income taxes and either 1) hope for a nice refund or 2) get stung with an unexpected tax ...

There will always be a reason not to save or invest. It's called the lifestyle creep and I have talked about it on this blog before. You have bills to pay, y...

New Year, New You! Right? For some people a new year is the time for resolutions, for starting anew. Personally I am more of a believer of developing habits...

What you don’t need to see a Financial Advisor: money What you do need: the motivation and desire to save and grow your wealth over time I think there is a v...

A recent analysis, You’re never going to retire – and here’s why, posted in CBC Business, October 24, 2016 was pretty depressing. It basically stated that M...

Did you know that writing down your goals has been proven to help you achieve them? According to a study performed by Gail Matthews at Dominican University, ...

We often seek professional help when it comes to maintaining our physical and mental health, but why not our financial health? You would never neglect a toot...