Investing Series: The Quick Guide to an RRSP versus a TFSA – Which is better and why?
Last Updated: June 16th 2020 I am trying to figure out how to say this as plainly as possible while using layman’s terms, so bear with me! In Canada the Registered Retirement
How to get out of debt in 10 steps
I feel like this topic has been flogged to death but that’s because I’ve been blogging about money since 2006, so I understand that for newcomers this is totally overwh
You can’t afford that house if you need to find a paying tenant
Pretty self-explanatory no? I don’t know what keeps me interested in watching HGTV when people on there are so clearly clueless at times about what they’re doing with t
Investing Series: Should you sign up with TD Canada Trust E-Series Funds or go with Questrade and Vanguard or iShares ETFs?
This is a part of the Investing Series. ————————————————- Really, these are the only two options available in Canada in my opinion. Either you go w
Ever wonder how your country or city compares worldwide in terms of Cost of Living?
Then check out this chart by Expatistan: And just because I’m a geek, here are some highlights / points: Canada debuts with Toronto at #32 Montreal, Canada is in spot
Investing Series: How to look for and choose an index fund to invest your money in
This is a part of the Investing Series. ————————————————- It is no secret that I think everyone should pretty much invest their money in index fund
Investing Series: How to sign up for TD Canada Trust E-Series Mutual Funds
This is a part of the Investing Series. ————————————————- This is the easiest, most hassle-free way I have found to sign up for TD Canada Trust E-
Investing Series: What is an “MER” (Management Expense Ratio)?
This is a part of the Investing Series. ————————————————- Management Expense Ratios are a fancy way of saying that investors need to pay for the gu
What it costs to buy a home versus renting one
Obviously as I don’t own a home, these are just estimations based on mortgage calculators I found online, and notes from other sites put into one big table. SCENARIO: MONTREA
What my father learned growing up about money
As requested by Jane Savers in response to my own post about what I learned growing up without ever talking about money, I’ll talk briefly about what my dad learned about gro