The 2 Ways to Kiss Your Debt Goodbye: Snowball vs. Avalanche Methods
The journey to financial freedom starts by paying off debt. There are 2 methods, the Snowball method and the Avalanche method, see how they can help you to achieve financial freedom.
Mastering the Art of Salary Negotiation: How to Ask for a Raise with Confidence and Success
Looking to level up your salary but don’t know how to go about it? In this post you’ll get set by step instructions on how to prepare for the conversation with your boss so that you can not only make a compelling case, but also foster a positive dialogue with your employer.
Top 3 Money Fears and How to Tackle Them
Three of our five women are worried about money. The three areas that they are concerned about are paying down credit card debt, saving for an emergency and having enough for retirement. Check out this piece to learn how to tackle these fears and take control of your money.
10 Ways to Prepare your Finances for a Potential Recession
While we can't predict when the next recession will occur, we can certainly take proactive steps to prepare ourselves and our finances for the inevitable economic downturns. In this blog post, we will explore some practical strategies and tips to help individuals and families weather the storm of a recession.
New Grad? Here’s 6 Ways to Kick Start Your Financial Journey
Class of 2023 is entering the full-time workforce and many will start to make a variety of financial decisions such as renting an apartment to purchasing a new car to opening retirement and bank accounts. Here are the 6 money tips to help them on their way
9 Ways to Spring Clean Your Finances
Every spring we throw open the windows and let in the fresh air, put away our winter clothes and boots and inevitably we start cleaning the house. Now is also the perfect time to also clean up your finances.
How to Invest in Green Technology
Sustainable investing has helped shape the world by contributing to positive social change. It’s also proven that individuals and businesses can financially benefit by making their investments more sustainable.
How to Close the Wage Gap
The wage gap not only affects individuals, but also has significant social and economic consequences. Addressing this problem requires a multifaceted approach that involves government policies, employer practices, and individual actions.
What’s your reputation worth? How your online reputation can affect your career and life
Your online reputation can affect your pocketbook
Ready to achieve your 2023 money goals?
New Year, new goals. Here is a step-by-step guide to help you meet and exceed your money goals.
How RESPs helps to pay for your kids’ post-secondary education
Saving for a child’s post secondary education can be seen as daunting especially given many of life’s their financial obligations. A Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) can be an approach for parents, friends and other family members to help save for the growing costs of higher education.
How to Start to Invest
Ready to jump into the market and start investing? It’s never too late, or too early, to start investing - this is one of the best ways to ensure long term financial security.
What's the difference between an RRSP and a TFSA
Saving for your old age or for general saving is a smart move. Both RRSP and TFSAs are great options for Canadians to save as well as take advantage of tax advantages of both these investment vehicles. Let’s dive into these two Canadian investment vehicles so you can determine which one, or both, can work for you.
30 most important questions to ask when buying a house/condo
Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or moving into your second or third house, it always good to ask questions to ensure that you are getting all the information you need because buying property is one of the largest purchases that you will ever make.
Why employers need to take care of their employees’ financial health
The benefits of an employee focused financial wellness program can empower employees to improve their financial situation. And employees that are less stressed are more productive and more engaged in their work; this is not only good for the employee’s health and happiness, but also for the health of the company – which is good for everyone.
Take control of your future by effectively managing your money
Budgeting is an important part of your finance journey, and in a recent study 61% of women shared that they are nervous or lack confidence in their money management skills, so they shy away from taking a closer look at how they spend and save.
Can lipstick be an economic indicator?
An economic indicator provides insight about the state of an economy and whether it is in expansion or contraction. Besides GDP, employment figures, here are 3 non-traditional indicators that showcase consumer confidence - Lipstick, Men’s Underwear and Waffle House indicators.
What is the difference between a charge card and a credit card
They may look identical, but charge cards and credit cards are surprisingly different financial tools. Both allow you to make a purchase without using cash, but the real difference is when the bill comes.
What is Bitcoin?
Bitcoin is a digital currency that was designed to let you store, send, and receive money without any banks or credit card companies. It can be used by anyone, anywhere in the world.
Is it better to lease or buy a car?
On the fence about leasing or buying a car? There is no perfect answer but here are three things to help you decide if you should lease or buy your next car.
How to get preapproved for a mortgage
As you navigate the home-buying process mortgage pre-approval is an important part of this process. If you are pre-approved, it means that a lender has stated that you qualify for a mortgage loan based on the information you have provided. Although not a required step, it is helpful as it can give you a clearer picture of how much house you may be able to afford.
Financial Perspective - Madeline McQueen
For this months edition of Financial Perspective, I caught up with business woman Madeline McQueen to gain her insights about personal finances
How to save money on groceries - it’s easier than you think
Saving money when doing groceries is easier than you think. Here are 8 ways to save big on groceries and manage your budget.
What is a stock?
If you are looking to grow your finances, investing in the stock market can be a good place to have your money, make more money.
10 best side hustles to make extra money
Looking to make some money outside of your 9-5? Here are 10 side hustles to help you add more money to your pockets few ideas
How to split expenses with your partner
Moving in with your significant other? Have a conversation about how you will split expenses BEFORE moving in together.