Christmas 2018 has come and gone, which means that a brand new year is nearly upon us. Does anyone else wonder how an entire year can pass by quicker than two shakes of a lamb’s tail??? And does it also not seem like the holidays cost money every single year? I don’t know about you […]
This week, I read an article on the Globe and Mail website that had me shaking my head. Essentially, there’s a new trend among retailers to charge clients a membership fee to shop in their store. My first thought was WTF?!?!! It seems that Costco’s membership model is a bit too seductive for regular retailers […]
In 2019, the contribution room for the Tax Free Savings Account increases from $5500 to $6000. This is great news! There’s a big debate about whether it’s best to invest in a TFSA or in a registered retirement savings plan. I’m not going to weigh in since I’m not certified to give expert advice in […]
It’s the holiday season again! Between Thanksgiving and Christmas, people will be bombarded with advertising encouraging them to buy as much as they possibly can to prove the depth of their love for the special ones in their lives. Do you want your child to be happy? Buy a toy! Do you want your spouse […]
You are financially vulnerable. Don’t feel too bad. Most of us are. A few weeks back, I watched an interview with Elizabeth White where she talks about faking normal. In short, Ms. White is very well-educated, had a network of contacts, worked for an international organization, took an entrepreneurial risk, got caught by the […]