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.
Credit score basics
A credit score is a number that tells something about your borrowing history. It is largely based on your credit…
Financial set-backs and debt fatigue
I have been hit in the pocketbook a couple of times recently, just when I thought I finally had my…
The personal aspect of personal finances
I sometimes wonder if I will ever be able to “make it” in the ever-growing, online world of personal finances.…
Overspending triggers
September was almost a wash-off, financially speaking. I exploded both my take-out and entertainment budgets. I know I have been…
Life insurance needs & being single
All too often we hear that single people with no dependents don’t need life insurance, period. I encourage single people…
Emergency Fund basics
If you are battling with a huge debt load, chances are you probably don’t have any savings to your name.…
Tackling debt
Now that you have decided to get your finances under control, the biggest challenge is to pay off your debt.…
RESP basics
As I mentioned in previous entries, the cost of post-secondary education keeps increasing and can really be a huge financial…
Numbers to look at when condo-buying
Condo-living has become increasingly popular in Vancouver. It is not surprising when the price of a single, detached home is…
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