Nov
12
Dear me, many years ago, Well, it finally happened; I got old. I hit the big 7-0 last week, and it has me thinking about times gone by, about mistakes I’ve made and regrets I hold. Looking back on my life – on our life – I wonder what I...
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Oct
22
When it comes to finances, it’s easy to feel lost. We all know we need some kind of budget, but we aren’t always sure where to begin. Many people start by categorizing their expenses in a spreadsheet or computer program (like Mint.com or Quicken), hoping to figure out where they’re...
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Jul
21
Chosen best of the web by Globe and Mail personal finance columnist Rob Carrick One word sums it up: Disconnected. That’s how most couples are with each other when it comes to their finances. I’m not talking about having separate bank accounts – that’s just a banking preference....
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Jul
04
Avraham Byers - Special to Financial Post It was spectacular. The crowd went wild when they saw Robin Van Persie leap into the air for his gravity-defying header against Spain – a play he calls “the best goal of my career.” And rightfully so; it was truly remarkable. Scoring that...
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Jun
24
Chosen best of the web by Globe and Mail personal finance columnist Rob Carrick Overspending is a common problem for many people; it creates debt, anxiety and relationship problems, even among high income earners. All too often, people’s spending habits seem to rise to meet – and exceed – their...
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May
29
Retail marketing scientists have mastered the art of seduction. They make a living by influencing your purchasing decisions and, on occasion, roping you into buying something you really don't need. They have a myriad of analytics at their disposal, and they’re not shy about using them to tempt you into...
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Feb
21
My grandparents had great pensions, and my parents have OK pension plans. Me though? I have none. The most I've been offered by any employer, is a group RRSP. It used to be commonplace for employers to guarantee their employees a specific pension payout for remaining loyally employed with the...
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Jan
10
We're into a fresh new year which, of course, means a lot of people have started dieting this week. The health benefits of shedding some extra pounds are obvious. What's hidden, however, are the financial costs of a healthy diet. I know it from personal experience. Three years ago I...
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Dec
16
When making decisions about where to spend money, generosity often trumps or supersedes money concerns at this time of year. For some, it can be so difficult to go against this pattern, they actually feel helpless to control their spending, budget or not. In a recent Investors Group poll,...
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Dec
01
We have a lot of decisions to make in life. Sometimes the easiest, or most reassuring way to go about making those decisions, is simply to spring for the best your money can get. Do you need to have the very best internet or cell phone package though? Maybe. In...
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