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Financial Planners Versus Financial Advisors

What a professional calls themselves can help you decipher the value that they offer. read more »
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Consumer Debt Paid Off, Now What?

We paid off all of our consumer debt! Now we'll look to open a TFSA and an RESP, then pay down our mortgage and invest through a Smith Manoeuvre. read more »
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Calculating Fuel Economy

Here's how to determine fuel economy by calculating your mileage as litres per 100 kilometres. read more »
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9 Things Your Insurance Agent Won’t Tell You

Your interest conflicts with your agent/broker's interest...will they have your best interest in mind? read more »
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Don’t Die With Too Much In Your RRSPs

Since RRSPs are for enjoying your retirement, be sure you don't have too much left in your RRSPs when you die. read more »
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Money Is One Ingredient for Happiness

Recent research suggests that there are two key ingredients for a totally happy life: overall satisfaction with life and moment-to-moment enjoyment o[...] read more »
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Financial Advice from the Flight Attendant

Perhaps that brief safety overview we all ignore offers more valuable advice than you realized! read more »
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Car Dealer Add ons and Extras (Infographic)–what they don’t want you to know

Did you know that a majority of a car dealer’s profit comes from the Finance Office? This infographic reveals the profit margin car dealers squeeze o[...] read more »
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How to Save for a Better Financial Future

Follow these steps to help you get started on saving for a better financial future. read more »
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Family Finances - Stop Saving for College, Hire More Babysitters

Financial planner offers radical advice on how to reshape your family's finances. read more »
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Which Is the Best Way to Save Money?

Here's a look at linear vs. circular saving methods. Which do you think is better? read more »
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5 Meat-Eater Myths That Are Costing You Money

There are many good reasons to choose a vegetarian diet. One leading reason to stop eating meat is because doing so can save you a lot of money. read more »
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Why Can Employers Determine Retirement Contributions?

I’m very lucky to have a Roth 401k retirement plan through work. In addition to the Roth IRA maximum contribution of $5,000 in 2010, I’m also allowed[...] read more »
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How to systematically negotiate a low car price

If you’re in the market for a new car and want to get the best possible deal, you should make car dealers compete with each other. I explain how to [...] read more »
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Conflict of Interest in Life Insurance Advice

How to reduce conflict of interest and increase competition in life insurance quotes while making your life easier. A tool for the people and fee-onl[...] read more »
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