Stepping outside your comfort zone
Personal finance can be as intimidating as walking into a dance class. But getting past your inhibitions can really pay off, just follow Bruce Sellery’s lead.
Power of Advice
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Net worth: Top savings vehicle for young people
You are never too young to start saving for retirement. Bruce has some opinions on the best way to get started.
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RRSPs: To borrow or not to borrow?
In some cases, taking out a small loan to reach your RRSP contribution limit could pay off in the form of a hefty tax return.
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Are we paying too much for financial advice?
Is your financial adviser worth the cost? Here are some questions to help you figure out if you’re getting the right bang for your buck.
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Wealth: A new way to look at “How much house can I afford?”
Before trading in your home for an even larger one, ask yourself if you are truly ready for the super-sized financial commitment and the sacrifices that often come with it.
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Retirement planning: What is your house really worth?
When calculating your net worth, what do you write down as your property’s value—the number from your property tax assessment or the price of a similar property?
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Retirement savings in different places? Why it’s risky
For various reasons, many people have their retirement investments stashed in various places with various companies. Here’s why you should bring your investments together.
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The scattered retirement portfolio and what to do about it
I discussed the risks involved in keeping your retirement savings in various places; now here is a plan to do something about it.
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Smart investments for your RRSP
So you’ve saving up for retirement, now where should you invest your RRSP funds? Read more to find out.
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OAS Eligibility: How will raising the age impact retirement?
Canadians may soon need to rethink how much money they need to save for retirement.
