A common reason given for not saving or investing is that there is no available money after all the bills and expenses are paid. By simply increasing your savings by the amount of your raises, you can quickly build up a nest egg without noticing any change in your lifestyle or spending habits.
Monthly Archives: April 2009
Scotiabank’s Bank The Rest Savings Program
Scotiabank has a unique savings program, called Bank The Rest, that rounds up your purchase to your choice of either the nearest $1 or $5. The extra amount is automatically transferred to a savings account for you. While this might sound like an easy way to save, the total savings may not ...
Experian Closes Their Canadian Consumer Credit Bureau
In mid-April, Experian decided to close their consumer credit bureau in Canada. With nearly flat revenue growth in North America, the company cited the global financial crisis which has lead to reduced consumer lending activity. This message was posted on their website: "Effective April 17, 2009, Experian will unfortunately discontinue its ...
Tax Deadline is April 30th
The deadline to file your taxes is by midnight on April 30th. As many as 10 million returns are filed in the final week, about 40% of all the returns the Canada Revenue Agency receives each year. Are you one of these late filers? If you haven't started yet, consider using
Friday Links
The Financial Blogger pointed out some cases where credit insurance is useful. Million Dollar Journey looked into dividend payment timing for monthly cashflow. Lazy Man and Money showed us four lazy ways to save the environment. Four Pillars tried to understand the tricky "deals" offered by stores. Squawkfox listed
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