Short Term Goals Update
At the beginning of each year I feel it’s important to set goals for myself to help keep me on the right path in my financial journey.
Read MoreBenefits Of TFSA vs. Non-Registered Account
Experts have long recommended that investors set up their portfolios to be as tax efficient as possible by utilizing both registered and non-registered accounts. Here are some benefits of TFSA vs. a non-registered account:
Read MoreEmployee Performance Management
It’s that time of year where organizations are completing their employee performance management, otherwise known as the annual performance review. Most managers dread the annual review process as much as their employees do.
Read MoreA Look Back At Expenses This Year
One of the benefits of setting up a monthly budget as well as forecasting income and expenses is that at the end of the year I can review each of the areas where we spent our money and make improvements for the future.
Read MoreThings To Take Care Of Before Year End
Somewhere in between the holiday shopping, decorating, baking, kid’s school pageants, and parties you should take a moment to think about any financial issues that could be taken care of before the end of December.
Read MorePerfect Asset Allocation Doesn’t Exist
Index investors are constantly fine-tuning their asset mix to achieve the perfect balance. In reality, does all of this diversification and re-balancing protect you in a bear market?
Read MoreGet Out Of Credit Card Debt!
If you are currently holding a balance and continue to use your card when credit becomes available you are basically paying your future income to the credit card companies for decades to come.
Read MoreCell Phone Shopping
Cell phone shopping can be a bit stressful if you aren’t sure what you want or need. Sometimes the sales associate will try and sell you on a package with an unlimited plan, which may sound great at the time, but you may not need all of those extras.
Read MoreGifts From Your Kitchen
The homemade treats I received when I was working full-time were very much appreciated and a nice change from the standard “Pot of Gold” chocolate box.
Read MoreExtended Warranties: 6 Reasons Not To Buy
Last year my wife and I bought a new living room furniture set, and we finally succumbed to temptation and purchased a new television.
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