Back to school financial tips on CTV Morning Live
Kids are heading back to school in a matter of days but life’s most important lessons are learned outside the classroom. Financial literacy is a skill that’ll set your kids…
How to go on a summer vacation without going broke.
Summer’s here, and it’s my favourite time of the year. While I’m all for a BBQ in the backyard with the fam, I also appreciate the spontaneity summer encourages –…
3 Finance Books to Read This Summer
Who doesn’t like sitting in the sun (or shade) passing the time with a good book? I’m all for getting lost in a good fiction every once in a while, but…
What to do with your tax refund.
While gathering the information to file your taxes can sometimes be as painful as pulling teeth, reaping the rewards in the form of a nice tax return from the Canada…
A guide to emergency savings.
If your car broke down and needed a $1500 repair to be back on the road, could you pay the bill without going into debt? If you lost your job…
How a loan can put you on top during RRSP season.
The RRSP contribution deadline is just around the corner. Come March 1, it’s a ‘snooze you lose’-type situation if you want your contribution to count for the year. Like many…
Budget-friendly holiday entertaining.
Who loves a good holiday party? But being a host(ess) with the most(est) is no small feat. Whether it’s a small gathering with close friends or an all-out extravaganza with…
Five holiday gifts that’ll fit any budget.
One of the reasons I look forward to the holidays is that it gives me the opportunity to sit down and think about the people I love and what matters…
What rising interest rates mean for you.
In the wake of three interest rate hikes this year by the Bank of Canada, many Canadians have been hit with the reality that rates can, indeed, rise. This was…
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RRSP vs TFSA. Which is better for you?
TFSA (Tax-Free Savings Account), RRSP (Registered Retired Savings Plan), TMATC (Too Many Acronyms to Count)… Ok, we might have made up that last one. But with RRSP contribution deadline just…
Holiday shopping on a budget
The arrival of December usually means one thing: the holidays are upon us. You may have already opened up a few doors on your advent calendar. An influx of festive…
How to set a budget you’ll actually use.
Budgets. A word many people dread because of its association with restrictions, hassle, and headaches. But unlike your favourite hairdo from the early 90s, budgets are still in style –…
