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Index Funds – The Low Down
Many Canadians are still new, or even virginal, investors. So how do you know what to buy or what not to buy? Well, that is the question isn’t it? When I started out, I paid my bank every month to invest in a mutual fund for me, this was just as I was getting started,…
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Get Your Hustle On
Sometimes one income just isn’t enough. After my divorce I found myself in dire straits and in need of additional income to get me through the first couple of years. I had to find something that matched my skills and time available, but also didn’t leave me completely exhausted by the end of the day….
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URGENT! Your Debt Needs Attention!
Today, I woke up in a cold sweat. I’m going through a financial squeeze right now with some hefty dental work for both myself and my kiddo (who is in post-secondary education). With almost $15k of dental work bills, I also found out I have to fly back to the UK to deal with some…
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Robbing our Retirement
I was shocked this week when I read about the recent survey[i], 3-4 Parents Find It Harder To Save For Their Child’s Future[ii], by Embark Student Corp. The survey has revealed that a majority of Canadian parents are anxious about financing their children’s university education but remain committed to making sacrifices to support their kids’…
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Welcome to the Jungle of Personal Finance Management!
In the words of Guns and Roses, “Welcome to the Jungle” of personal finance management. This is a space where I promise to support you through your financial transformation. As a financially savvy 50-something who navigated the rather tumultuous waters of divorce and single parenthood in my 40s, I stand as a testament to the…
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Nip It In The Budget
I've created this space to help you take control of your money, instead of letting it (or lack of it) control you.
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