Did you know Albert Einstein called compound interest the 8th wonder of the world? Basically, compound interest is “interest paid … More
Category: Planning
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
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
TFSA basics
The Tax-Free Savings Account or TFSA was created in 2009 to help Canadians save more and potentially earn more interests … More
Competing financial priorities
It is not always easy to know what you should do first, financially speaking. Debt, mortgage, children, retirement planning and saving are extremely taxing on your hard-earned dollars.
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