Index funds

The path towards investing can seem a distant prospect for many, especially when factoring in the challenges of saving after housing and living expenses. Don’t lose heart, there will come a time where savings will accumulate.

When it comes to investing, there’s a common misconception that you need to have tens of thousands of dollars to start an investment portfolio. In fact, you don’t need that much. Also, investing sooner rather than … Read More

As a personal finance blogger, most people assume I’ve always had a knack for money. I must admit, I’ve made a lot of mistakes over the years and the reason I started blogging was because I … Read More

There always seems to be some bad news if you’re an investor. But there will actually be some good news this summer. Starting in July, investment advisors and mutual fund companies (among others) will have to … Read More

One of the challenges about investing is deciding where to put your money. Everyone wants to get a decent return (usually without too much risk) but no one has a crystal ball. What complicates the dilemma, … Read More

Financial institutions take a keen interest in promoting financial literacy as a feel-good service for Canadians. The reason why, as the banks and their PR firms claim, is that Canadians are borrowing at a record pace … Read More