May
09
I wasn’t built be a professional wrestler. Not like my high school buddy Anthony -- aka “Santino Marella” -- who become the WWE Intercontinental Champion. He’s like a brick wall and I’m just a skinny guy with a big beard. He bodyslams 300-pound men and I couldn’t hurt a...
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Mar
02
Have you ever opened your credit card statement and felt like you really messed up again? My hand’s raised ;). Those feelings of regret can become overwhelming. Even paralyzing. I know about regrets first hand. Take my Pink Floyd box set I got when I was 16. Bought it, loved...
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Nov
28
If I gave you $500 a month to put towards your debt, what’s the best way to use it? Should you chisel away at the debts with highest interest rate? Or knock off the smaller ones first? I’m going to take you through two strategies to tackle your debt –...
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Aug
23
Becomin’ Hip in Brooklyn Eight years ago I ended up in a wheelchair for 6 weeks. Here’s what happened… One day out of the blue my hip started killing me. I was walking like a penguin. I’m usually good at “pushin’ through the pain” but it was so bad we...
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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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