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It's Your Money
Money lessons for your teen
In last week’s column, I wrote about the general lack of financial literacy in our youth and the almost complete absence of teaching these skills in our...
Teach your kids money
Kids went back to school last week, but unfortunately there is still a gaping hole in the curriculum that they will be taught. Financial literacy is arguably...
Exceptions to the rule
While regular monthly contributions to a Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA) or a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) typically makes sense, those carrying...
Don't do anything at all
I saw something in the news last week about a $60 million lottery prize being claimed in Vancouver and it got me thinking how quickly a big windfall can vanish...
Save money on insurance
Whether it’s being used to protect against lost income, business debts, a mortgage or any number of other reasons, most Canadians will require life...
Paying for university
Should you pay for your child’s university education? If you have the resources to do so, many parents simply assume that it’s the right thing to...
Too good to be true?
People regularly ask me about a piece of investment advertising material they’ve come across that seems too good to be true. Before I even look at what...
2 main priorities
Two of the main priorities for many retirees are to: make sure their retirement income is sustainable second pass on a legacy to their children or other...
Grab that $384,000
There is a simple mistake that can cost you $384,000 but is easy to avoid. That mistake is not being aggressive enough with your investment savings. While I...
Say yes to free money
A surprisingly high number of Canadians are giving up free money. Not just a little bit of free money either, we’re talking billions of dollars per year....
Retire as a millionaire
Reaching that goal may sound like a far-off dream but it’s more attainable than you might think. While not always easy, following these eight steps can go...
Kids cost you a fortune
Kids cost a lot more money than most Canadians think. A recent study found that the average Canadian parents will shell out approximately $255,000 on each child...
Time to have the talk
Have you and your spouse had “the talk” lately? Money is a tough subject to discuss for most people and they simply don’t seem willing or able...
Do it for your family
There are far too many Canadians without adequate life insurance coverage. Some have the wrong type of insurance others don’t have enough many simply...
RRSPs not for everyone
Many financial authors including myself have put out countless articles on the benefits of a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and told you over and...
True cost of care
At some point, many older people will need additional care as time passes and their health declines. This care, and often the associated costs that come with...
Planning a home reno
People choose to renovate their homes for a number of reasons to: enhance and refresh create additional space increase energy efficiency boost the resale...
Spring clean your finances
With winter behind us, many are taking part in their annual spring-cleaning rituals. Time to clean out the garage, freshen up the garden and maybe even hold a...
Outliving your savings
The average life expectancy for a Canadian is just over 82 years. For those who make it to age 65, your updated life expectancy is around age 85. While...
Income-tax windfall ideas
If you’re like most Canadians out there, you probably waited until the last minute to file this year’s tax return. If so, it was sent off sometime...
