Personal Finance

This is my journey to get myself 16,500 free Aeroplan points.  It took a while, but in the end I was able to take a mini vacation!

Ancillary Fees is a clever way for the university to get around the tuition freeze. Look at your fees closely so you don't get ripped off!

Most people fail t meet their retirement goals because they fail these two simple investment concepts.

Cash may be the most important investment in your asset allocation. Here is why:

What kind of job can you get with an education degree? We'll give you some options as well as some locations to try out.

What is the value of money after a billion dollars? What motivates you after you have enough money?

There is plenty of buzz out there these days about "investing in yourself".  People think its expensive, but it really isn't.

Repaying student loans is not fun and if you don't monitor it the power of compound interest can work against you. Don't let that happen. 

Most people don't consider using a fee only financial planner when they're ready to start investing.  The first step is usually to meet with a financial advisor at your bank.

Dividend reinvestment enhances the benefits of dividend investing. Instead of taking a dividend in cash an investor can choose to reinvest dividends and receive additional shares of stock.

"Now that you can kind of wrap your arms around what a student loan is and where your money will be coming from, you need to make sure you are eligible."

An in-depth look at the "Canadian Dream" today of owning a cottage. It can be pricey so we look at your costs as well as your options. 

The number and variety of ETFs is exploding as investors discover and embrace the advantages of ETF investing.

The number and variety of ETFs is exploding as investors discover and embrace the advantages of ETF investing.

A demonstration of how investment management strategies can optimize your income asset allocation plan and achieve greater income and less risk.

Mutual funds managers don't hold a candle to the hedge fund managers. They make TONS of money and its almost impossible to replicate.

There's an important difference between how much house can I get approved for, and how much house can I afford?  Here's why:

Who would have thought that Canada has Ivy League schools? It doesn't matter which school you come from these days. A law degree from Vancouver is no different than one from Toronto. We'll show you why.

A valuation based tactical asset allocation strategy can put the odds of minimizing investment loss in an investors favor.

I'd definitely recommend taking in this book for summer reading about some fairly extreme trends that are going on in the world today

Universities are known for making money by any means necessary. Look around for opportunities to bypass their monopoly once in a while.