Canadian Finance Blog is now just over a year and a half old. Over that time I’ve tried to continually improve the site, whether by overhauling the visual look of the site or by bringing in Alan Schram and Jim Yih as writers. Now I’m hoping to get your help in deciding the further evolution…
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Monthly Archives: July 2010
Friday Links
Larry MacDonald looks at the Canadian version of the Dogs of the Dow. Moolanomy asks, how important is mutual fund historic performance? Financial Highway provides 3 simple tips for borrowing smart. Couple Money examines extended warranties for video game consoles. Christian PF lists 10 tips for throwing a birthday party on a budget. Before You…
Less is More: Cheap Home Upgrades that Offer a Big Payoff
There are plenty of reasons to upgrade your home. You may want to replace ugly or outdated cosmetic features, design a space that better suits your needs, or simply add to the value of your home. Whatever the reasoning, you couldn’t pick a better time than right now to start. While you may be concerned…
Do You Know Where Your Bills Are?
Everyone treats their finances a little differently. Some like a hands off method, where their money simply exists, bills get paid somehow, and it all works out in the end. Others like to be in control of everything. They pay only using cash, keep all their receipts, and balance their chequebook (by hand) at the…
How To Cut Your Insurance Costs
One thing to keep in mind when we are looking into any insurance product is that the person selling the insurance is likely a commission based salesperson. This means that they face a conflict of interest because what is in your best interest may mean a smaller or no commission for them. Even if the…
Top 5: June 2010
I hinted at it last month, but later this month I’ll put up a survey to find out what everyone would like to see next from Canadian Finance Blog. And to make it worth your time, I’ll set up a giveaway of a few extra books I have sitting on my desk. So keep your…
Friday Links
The Simple Dollar looks at the connection between decluttering and your money. Oblivious Investor questions whether mutual fund star ratings are any use? Five Cent Nickel points out why you should fire your financial advisor. Wise Bread lists 5 steps toward financial independence. Get Rich Slowly compares physical and financial fitness. Free From Broke looks…
