Archive for September 2014
Weekend Reading: Au Revoir, Toronto Star Edition
Monday marked the end of my bi-weekly column in the Toronto Star. The most widely read newspaper in Canada has decided to scale back its personal finance section to focus more on consumer awareness and advocacy stories (okay, more Rob Ford coverage). I want to thank The Star, and my editor Adam Mayers, for the opportunity…
Read MoreCan I Afford To Retire?
Marcus says: “I’m 54 years old and I have a total of $1.8 million dollars in both registered and non-registered accounts. My house is mortgage free and worth about $650,000 and I own a rental property worth about $400,000. Can I afford to retire?” Well…yeah! Many people spend their whole lives diligently saving and working…
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