25
Apr

Get rid of your TV… Save Money

If you are looking for ways to increase your disposable income and save more money for your future, try cutting your cable TV. It will save you a lot of money and most people find their life more enjoyable.

23
Apr

Being Frugal… can it really pay off?

Throughout the years many people ask me what the secret to being wealthy is. The answer is to live within your means, and save more. The wealthiest people are often seen as frugal or cheap, but they are not spending everything they earn and living in a pile of debt.

18
Apr

Emergency Reserve… Do you have one?

How would your finances be able to handle a sudden emergency? Having an emergency fund (also known as a rainy day fund) may be just the solution to ensure your family is protected in case of a short-term emergency.

11
Apr

A Few Easy Financial Planning Tricks to Live Within Your Means

Looking for ways to curb your spending? Canadians in recent years have become very good at spending most of what they make. Here are a few good tips to help you live within you means and save more.

9
Apr

What Kind of a Financial Role Model are you?

What would your children see if they looked into your finances? Would they be proud? What are they learning from your habits? Are you proud of what financial planning skills they are learning from you?

19
Mar

What is a Financial Planner Anyways?

Are you looking for a financial advisor? There are a lot of different certifications out there. In my opinion the CFP (Certified Financial Planner) designation is the one to look for. Check out this blog article to see why!

27
Feb

RRSP – Only Two Days Left

If you have not contributed to your RRSP yet there are only a few days left. Not sure about whether you should put money into an RRSP or a TFSA for this tax year? Look no further!

22
Feb

Paper… Paper Everywhere!

Here are some simple ways to reduce the amount of paper we consume. Each of us can make a difference with a few easy steps.

30
Jan

How do RRSP’s Really Work?

How do RRSP’s really benefit me? How do I calculate the return that I will make on my RRSP contribution for 2012?

25
Jan

Ways to Make Saving Fun!

If you need a few ideas on how to make saving work for you, we have 6 ideas in today’s post to help you get the most out of every penny!