Did you know Albert Einstein called compound interest the 8th wonder of the world? Basically, compound interest is “interest paid…
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…
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…
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…
Mutual funds basics
This investment product is very popular in North America. But what is a mutual fund and how does it work? A…
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…
Basic tax glossary
As tax-season is almost in full swing, I thought I would create a small glossary of the most common tax…
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?
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