Archive for September 2015
Best Credit Cards In Canada
I’ve spent several years reviewing credit cards and trying to determine which card is best. What I’ve learned is that when it comes to finding the best credit cards in Canada there’s no one-size fits all answer. That’s because the card that suits you best is uniquely determined by how much you spend, in which categories you…
Read MoreMoney Saving Tips For Families
We’re always asked for money savings tips. I think we should all be aware of the most common ones by now – turn off the lights, short showers, brown bag your lunch, etc. etc. Serious savers are doing these already. Here are a few other tips you can consider. 1. Stop wasting food Food prices…
Read MorePlease Call for a Quote: Unlocking the Mystery of Disability and Critical Illness Insurance
I’ve been gathering information on disability insurance and critical illness insurance for a self-employed client in Ontario. It’s frustrating that this information isn’t more widely available online. I wondered if it was because each policy is just so unique to the individual, but I thought there must be a standard formula by age, gender, and…
Read MoreWeekend Reading: Labour Day Edition
Ever since the NDP gained power in Alberta, my Facebook newsfeed has been filled with strong opinions from my right-leaning friends about the provincial government’s “disastrous” decision to increase minimum wage to $15/hour. Now, with the federal election looming, raising the minimum wage has become part of the national conversation. One post showed a picture of McDonald’s…
Read MoreIntroducing The Travelling Boomer
This is a guest post from Paul Marshman, author of The Travelling Boomer, as part of our retirement series. I’m one of the baby boomers who saw their careers cut short by the recent recession. But luckily, I was one of the few who was prepared for that fateful day. And since then, I’ve been…
Read MoreBudget Like A Small Business CFO
A small business, as defined by the Canadian Revenue Agency, has an annual revenue stream between $30,000 and $5 Million. Of all the individual Canadians that filed tax returns more than 99.98% fell into that same income bracket. However, unlike individuals, small businesses account for their income and expenditures on a consistent and regular basis.…
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