With more and more people working remotely, staying at home and having a little more time to think about their money while watching the media focus on markets climbing up and up, there has been a considerable rise in individuals considering some self-directed...
This year I've taken my 2019 12 Days of Christmas Savings and reimagined it for COVID. 1 – Giving: 2020 has been hard for so many, so if you can, please give 2 – Start with a Philosophy: we won’t be in this forever, so give gift cards to support businesses today that...
[Originally published December 2, 2018, updated November 5, 2020] T'is the season again... the coffee shops are sporting their holiday cups, the stores have crossed over their seasonal sections to Christmas, and the early starters are digging out their holiday decor....
The Government of Canada has stepped up to roll out in a fairly timely fashion a catch-all income relief benefit for those who have lost income due to COVID-19. While financial and accounting people are making every effort to answer questions applicable to unique...
Each person's financial situation is different, so while some may be experiencing financial hardship during this current crisis, others are lucky to still be employed and aren't feeling the pinch the same way (but surely have other issues to deal with in these...
(written for RetroScripts guest blog) When was the last time you examined your finances? Like, really took a look to see if you were on track to your goals? In this world of so much comparison to others, the convoluted lives that are portrayed on social media, the...