February 2008 Archives - MoneySense

February 2008

Book reviews: Tips from the top

These people have all been there and done it—and now theyâ€™ve written books about how you can do it, too.

Shopping

Personal electronics: Apples are not the only fruit

Sure, iPods are great — but some of the alternatives are pretty darn nice too.

Bonds

Self-help: How to buy a will of iron

You can be a better person—by putting your money where your mouth is.

You can be a better person—by putting your money where your mouth is.

Shopping

South American travel: Evita’s place

Buenos Aires is madly romantic—and these days insanely cheap, too.

by Anita Draycott

Bonds

Bonds: Give me shelter

When profits are in decline and markets are in turmoil, bonds can provide a refuge.

When profits are in decline and markets are in turmoil, bonds can provide a refuge.

Insurance

The rough guide to travel insurance

Here’s how to avoid getting taken for a ride.

Here’s how to avoid getting taken for a ride.

Shopping

Is organic food worth the money?

Is organic food worth the money? Three of Canada’s top chefs say ‘not always.’

by Richmond Wong

February 2008

Small stocks, big profits

Can Canada’s best small stocks keep up their breakneck growth?

by Norm Rothery

Retirement

The great escape

You’ve poured lots of money into your RRSP. How do you get it out without paying a fortune in taxes?

You’ve poured lots of money into your RRSP. How do you get it out without paying a fortune in taxes?