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
Author: Stephanie
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.
TFSA vs RRSP for retirement planning
This debate has been pretty heated since the introduction of the TFSA back in 2009. What is the best investment tool? Which account should you contribute to?
RRSP basics
As tax season is around the corner, a lot of “experts” urge us to contribute to our RRSP. But what … More
Easy financial boosters
When trying to get back on track financially, people always hear they have to both control their spending and/or increase … More