Donating To Charity
Canadians rank number two behind the United States in terms of philanthropic giving as a percentage of GDP. There are plenty of good reasons for donating to charity, and I am going to show you how you can make the biggest impact with your time and money.
Read MoreHow Many Clothes Do You Need Anyway?
As part of my recent resolution to simplify my life, I spent a week (yes, a week) cleaning out my clothes closet.
Read MoreCanadian Monthly Income Fund Comparison
We have received a few emails from readers asking about Canadian monthly income funds. I have put together a monthly income funds comparison chart.
Read MoreNaming An RRSP Beneficiary
An RRSP allows for a designation of a beneficiary who will receive the proceeds upon the death of the planholder. Naming your beneficiary is very important.
Read MoreThings I Hate Spending Money On: Shaving
Few things are more irritating for both men and women as the act of shaving. Unfortunately shaving has become increasing more expensive in the last decade, leaving consumers to seek out new ways to cut costs.
Read MoreHow To Create A Bond Or GIC Ladder
Because they are subject to interest rate risk, laddering (or having a variety of maturities) a bond or GIC portfolio reduces the impact of interest rate fluctuations.
Read MoreRRSP or Mortgage: What To Do With Your Tax Refund?
The debate that always comes up around this time of year is whether to use your tax refund to top up your RRSP or to pay down your mortgage.
Read MoreKids And Money
$5 seems pretty generous for a 5-year old. That got me thinking about at what age kids should start learning about money.
Read MoreCanadian Chequing Account Comparison
I have put together a chart comparing the basic chequing account options offered at the big five Canadian banks as well as the two free chequing account alternatives offered Canada wide.
Read MoreKnow Yourself Before You Invest
It’s important to know everything you need to about the investments you are purchasing including the risks involved. And most of all, it’s important to know yourself.
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