In the months leading up to when we had our baby in October, we got a couple books on how to save money with a baby on the way and which are the best products to buy. While these books were helpful, they were basically shopping guides, which is only a small piece of the…
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Monthly Archives: June 2010
Friday Links
Len Penzo shows why private schools are financial rip offs. Triaging My Way To Financial Success looks at British Petroleum (BP), value investment or value trap? Studenomics has a post on losing your savings to gambling. Money Energy asks, how many stocks is enough to be diversified? Million Dollar Journey shows how to perform REIT…
Canadians and Procrastination
Many of the challenges in life can be resolved by the process of time, some are created instead. While the do nothing philosophy can work on certain challenges, investing and saving are not one of them. It has been my experience that Canadians end up doing themselves a financial disservice at times and can be…
Preparing For Christmas in June
I know, I know. It’s barely hit June, the sun has just finally become warm, you’re thinking about camping, swimming at the beach, and mosquito bites, not Christmas. Not only is Christmas over six months away, we just got through a long cloudy spring, desperate for those warm summer nights, campfires, sunburns, and popsicles. Now,…
The Four Most Common Questions about Canada Pension Plan (CPP)
In the past, some of my most popular articles have been ones I have written about Canada Pension Plan (CPP). In this article, I would like to tackle the four most common questions I get surrounding CPP How much will I get from Canada Pension Plan? Less than you might think. The maximum CPP amount…
How Small Savings Can Make A Big Difference
Over the past week we accomplished a couple goals that provide some additional money now and by reducing bills, will help us free up some available money each month. First, we sold one of our cars. With my wife staying home to take care of our baby, having the second vehicle wasn’t very necessary. It…
Friday Links
Get Rich Slowly examines the advantages of a fee-only financial advisor. Financial Highway asks, are you REALLY ready to buy a home? Enemy of Debt wonders if life is like a budget? Deliver Away Debt presents The Mega Money Tip List – 600 Money Saving Tips Money Smarts shows how to withdraw excess money from…
