TStrain

14
Feb

Valentine’s Day tips for talking about money as a couple

Money might not be the most romantic topic for Valentine’s Day, but talking about finances with your significant other is a key element of a healthy relationship.

11
Feb

Feeding teenagers is expensive. Here are some money-saving grocery tips for parents

Everyone is feeling the pain of higher food costs, especially families with multiple mouths to feed. Grocery bills have soared as food costs rose more than 20 per cent over the past three years.

9
Feb

Retirement math you need to know, from how long you’ll live to deferring CPP

Go beyond how much you need to save with this surprising math.

4
Feb

The Market Has Had a Fabulous Run, but This Peak Doesn’t Really Matter

Compound returns that grow as stocks rise over the decades are far more important than the latest high, our columnist says.

2
Feb

Video: Why ‘loud budgeting’ is gaining ground

Kelley Keehn, founder of Money Wise Workplaces, talks with Financial Post’s Larysa Harapyn about how ‘loud budgeting’ is gaining ground.

31
Jan

The heart rate secret: what it reveals about our health – from sleep and alcohol to fight or flight

There are more and more ways to monitor our heart rates, but what do the numbers really mean? Here is everything you need to know.

28
Jan

How to Tackle Procrastination and Win Back Time

Unlike what many people think, procrastination is not caused by being tired — it’s a sign of deeper problems.

26
Jan

Why New Year’s resolutions fail and how to finally achieve your money goals

Ringing in the new year often sparks ambitious resolutions to finally get investing priorities or retirement plans in order. Yet we’ve reached the point in January where many people are losing their resolve.

23
Jan

Cutting through the Noise: When an investing strategy is easier said than done

“I will be a steady, long-term investor.”
It’s easy to say and difficult to do.

20
Jan

The Real New Year Diet: How To Slim Down Your Schedule in 2024

It doesn’t matter if it’s time blocking, task batching or something else, just try one ‘time diet’ this year.