Financial Library

Posted 10.10.2011, tags:  

It appears that while many Canadians faithfully invest funds into their workplace retirement plans they are somewhat lackadaisical when it comes to determining their retirement needs as well as measuring their progress towards those needs.


Posted 10.10.2011, tags:  

In today’s economic climate, it’s becoming common practice for employees to receive a severance package and be advised that their services are no longer required. The longer you’ve been employed with an organization, the higher your severance package will be. With the job market in dire straits, it is more important than ever to ensure you hang on to as much money from your settlement as possible.


Posted 09.12.2011, tags:  

During any given time period, either greed or fear drive investment prices up or down depending on the mood of the majority of investors. During 2011, various global events have continued to weigh on investor confidence as the world watches and waits for the U.S. economy to regain it's prominence as the world's primary engine of growth.


Posted 09.11.2011, tags:  

As more people are beginning to regain their financial footing after the recent economic storm, many are reassessing their approach to financial planning and wealth accumulation with greater intent on “getting it right” this time.


Posted 09.10.2011, tags:  

By far one of the most crucial financial planning steps is accurately estimating retirement expenses. Correctly accounting for retirement living expenses is critical to ensuring that retirees do not outlive their money. For those already retired, there are usually few good options for creating new income sources later in life.


Posted 08.06.2011, tags:  

It doesn’t take long after receiving your first paycheck to realize that all of your money is not your own. The Canadian government is an active partner in your earnings, and the more money you make, the larger its take.


Posted 08.06.2011, tags:  

Scott Havens has been a great friend to everyone he’s met. Friends love Scott “the mechanic” from Vancouver because he helps them with car troubles and just about anything with an engine that gives them problems. He’s been known to help complete strangers stuck on the side of the road.


Posted 08.06.2011, tags:  

Have you considered putting aside extra funds for the teenage years? If you haven't thought about this then you may want to if you have a child that is quickly headed towards the adolescent years. This can be a turbulent time, not just with the emotion and drama it can bring, but also with all of the associated expenses that it can add to the family budget.


Posted 07.04.2011, tags:  

The age old saying, "Ignorance is bliss", may apply to many things in life. However, when it comes to your finances, ignorance can be absolutely devastating. Even the government is calling the startling low rate of financial literacy among Canadians an epidemic that can have catastrophic consequences for the nation's economic future.


Posted 07.02.2011, tags:  

A letter arrives from Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). You are being audited. Panic ensues as you wonder what you did wrong and why the CRA is targeting you. "There must be bigger fish to fry," you might say to yourself.