Getting The Job Done
The concept behind ROWE is that employees will no longer be responsible for showing up to work at a certain time, or to attend particular meetings, or even show up to the office at all…
Read MoreSwitching Banks
What would it take for me to switch banks? There are advantages to using a full service bank, such as negotiating for free banking when renewing your mortgage…
Read MoreSweating The Small Stuff
One of the drawbacks of tracking every penny that you spend is that when something comes up that you didn’t plan for, you have to make a decision whether to stick to your budget or to loosen your purse-strings.
Read MoreEarly House Hunting
As I have mentioned in previous posts, one of my medium term goals is to upgrade our house. If you have been keeping an eye on the news, you would have noticed that this is an interesting time in the Canadian real estate market.
Read MoreMe & My Money: Echo
Thanks to Larry MacDonald for contacting me and conducting the interview for Me & My Money, which was posted in Saturday’s edition of the Globe & Mail.
Read MoreHobbies Are Expensive
By all means, enjoy your hobbies. Have fun. Some people can even turn their hobbies into a lucrative business. But don’t waste your money on something that may seem like a good idea without further investigation.
Read MoreThe Cost Of Starting A Franchise
I’ve often wondered about the cost of starting a franchise, and whether or not the initial capital investment and time involved would be worthwhile.
Read MoreMy Long Term Goals: Boomer’s Retirement Plan
Goals in the far future can generally be classified more as dreams. Like most people I wish to have a long, healthy and productive life with enough income to sustain my lifestyle in retirement.
Read MoreMy Long Term Goals: Echo’s Retirement Plan
Whether I retire at 45, 55 or 65, I still like to have a plan for the future and know that we are on the right track towards our financial freedom.
Read MoreSinging The Home Renovation Blues
With house prices slumping in much of the country, upgrading and adding to the living space are an alternative to buying new. If a home renovation is something you plan to do, here are some tips to ensure a quality job:
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