Debt. In the world of personal finance, debt is a dirty word. Its sinful, carnal, an abstraction of evil itself. Growing up, I was always taught to avoid debt as much as possible. My parents taught me that the only reason you should ever go into debt is for education or a house, never for…
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Monthly Archives: April 2010
Jim Yih on Canadian Finance Blog
Jim Yih, who recently wrote the four post series on financial literacy, is joining Canadian Finance Blog as a regular contributor. As you’ll see, Jim is a great writer who brings a wealth of financial expertise. Welcome to CFB Jim! -Tom Tom asked me to share a little about who I am. To prevent boredom,…
Should You Use A Real Estate Agent To Sell Your House?
Should you use a real estate agent to sell your house? With home listings up 20% in Canada over last year, this question has come up for many people lately. There are pros and cons to either using a realtor or selling your house on your own. Selling Your House With A Real Estate Agent…
Friday Links
Money Ning lists 10 situations in which DIY is more expensive. Financial Highway teaches 8 financial terms everyone should know. Christian PF learns personal finance lessons from the wisdom of Yoda. Million Dollar Journey unveils the secret world of private banking. Fiscal Geek explains why debt counseling services don’t work for most people. Good Financial…
Book Review – Make Sure It’s Deductible
With only a couple weeks left until the tax deadline, you may be rushing to complete your return and file your taxes. However, you benefit the most from planning your taxes throughout the year. And if you really want to improve your tax situation, there is no better way than to have your own small…
Reward Points, Loyalty Cards, and Lies
It often amazes me to what lengths companies will go to in order to sell me their product. Whether it is a Sham-Wow, a Toyota Prius or a mutual fund, large corporations will do everything in their power to get my money. I see this everyday, from billboards to television commercials, from product placement to…
14 FREE Ways to Spend a Friday Night (FUN Included!)
One of the biggest misconceptions about living frugal is that it has to be boring. Chances are that every time you read a post from a personal finance blogger that takes their frugality to the extreme you envision that their idea of a fun Friday night is sitting around on the living room floor with…
