I am sure a lot of you are thinking about becoming your own boss, doing what you love and working … More
Author: Stephanie
The power of compound interest & the rule of 72
Did you know Albert Einstein called compound interest the 8th wonder of the world? Basically, compound interest is “interest paid … More
Learning to say no: co-workers ‘edition
When trying to get your expenses under control and down, you may have realized the workplace can be a mine … More
The cost of being single
As Valentine’s Day is looming, I found myself reflecting on my single status this week. My thoughts took a financial turn, as I realized being single costs me more than if I were in a relationship
Money talk for couples
With Valentine’s Day around the corner, I thought I would write about couples and money matters. For a lot of … More
Understanding fees in mutual funds
There are a lot of discussions on how the Management Expense Ratio –or MER- of a mutual fund directly impacts … More
Mutual funds basics
This investment product is very popular in North America. But what is a mutual fund and how does it work? A … More
Be your own financial advisor
Well, sort of. No, this entry is not about whether you should hire a financial advisor/planner, and whether these people … More
Basic tax glossary
As tax-season is almost in full swing, I thought I would create a small glossary of the most common tax … More
Large tax refunds aren’t that great
Every year, at the same period, it is the great race to the tax refund. Everybody hopes for and wants one; the bigger, the better.
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