It seems to be much easier to spend money than it is to save money. Have you ever wondered why this is? Why do you spend money the way you do? Just like anything that we do in life, there are underlying psychological factors that dictate how we choos...

While money won't buy happiness, it can provide you with the opportunity to pursue the things that make you happy. As a parent, you can have an active hand in setting your children up for a financially secure and happy future. Here are some simple ti...

It goes without saying; divorce is hard – mentally, emotionally, physically and financially. It can be a hugely disruptive period that uproots your entire life, no matter what age you are....

Happy New Year! Just like the holiday season, yet another year has zoomed by. The dawn of the New Year provides us all with the natural opportunity to pause - reflect on all that has happened in the past year, assess the current state of our lives, a...

Over the past 365 days, we have been committed to helping you understand your finances better. We have written over 40 articles on a variety of financial topics including retirement planning, effective budgeting, investment practices, estate planning...

While the snowy Canadian winter offers an idyllic landscape to ice skate on the Great Lakes, take in the picturesque views while skiing in the Rocky Mountains, and indulge in all the wintry fun the holiday season has to offer, you may be in search of...

In the true spirit of the holidays (and the upcoming December 31st deadline to make a charitable donation and receive a tax receipt for the 2019 year), it is helpful to revisit the details of how making charitable donations can reduce your tax liabil...

Given the undeniable value that comes from receiving an education, as a parent, you are likely hoping that your child will choose to pursue some form of higher-level learning after graduation from high school. This blog post looks into how RESPs can...

If you have heard one piece of personal financial advice, it is likely one that preaches the importance of having an emergency fund. It is one of the only things that nearly all financial experts unanimously agree upon. While its’ importance goes unc...

December is fast approaching. You know what that means. As every day passes, malls are getting increasingly crowded, you’re beginning to hear the same few Mariah Carey and Michael Bublé holiday songs blasting through the intercom, and everywhere you...