If you’re a DIY retirement planner — maybe you’ve got a workplace pension, some RRSPs, and a few investments at the bank — you’re already ahead of the game. But retirement isn’t just about saving. It’s about turning your life savings into a lifestyle. Here are my top...
There was a time when we considered a family's household income to be spending approximately 30% on housing, and 10-20% on food for an average family of four. Supply and demand pressures, the cost of importing and distributing food in North America has seen a steady...
This year we continue to see people struggle with affording basic living expenses, and the holiday season only brings anxiety around expectations and creating a memorable holiday for loved ones. Here are some tips to do things differently, and help not only your...
October 10th marks World Mental Health Day, with the theme "Make mental health & well-being for all a global priority". Making mental health a priority has to start with identifying key factors that affect an individual's mental health. Studies continue to show...
Welcome back to my Milestone Money series! We're talking about Generation X, those born as early as 1965 and as late as 1980. This is a middle point of life where you're in your 40s or 50s, may have dependent children still, but are growing ever nearer to retirement....
Welcome to my Milestone Money series. All the month of April I'll be talking about the financial concerns of each generation, starting with young adults, all the way through Baby Boomers. Read, share, and consider your financial future. You're young and maybe thinking...