10 Ways to Inspire Yourself to Save & Invest

For majority of people starting to save or starting to invest is a hard proposition. Far too many people think that they simply can’t save for retirement.They face living paycheck to paycheck and feel like they can’t get off of that rut. But, you can. You should and need to be inspired. You can get inspired to save and invest. Starting is often the hardest part. Below are ten great ways to inspire yourself to start saving and investing, and if you are already saving and investing, hopefully these tips will inspire you to keep going Read More »

Canadian 30 Year Olds are Screwed

I’m a Chartered Accountant and financial planner. For the last five years, I have helped dozens of 28 to 40 year old individuals and couples plan their finances. Despite the title, I am writing this article because I am worried about them all – I’m afraid they are headed down a road of financial disaster that could ruin them for life. Read More »

Over 40? What is most important to you?

I doubt that anyone will run up to you on Monday morning at work and ask you what is most important to you. Organizational life is concerned with productivity, revenue and efficiency. What’s most important to you and your life are of little value or concern in the organization. Read More »

Green Jobs for $30/Hour

Aside from the everyday efforts you make to help the environment, such as recycling or taking the bus, wouldn’t it be great if you could be well-paid to help the planet? As it happens, many environmental jobs pay around $30 an hour or more. Read More »

Do you want to be an investor master?

During market rebounds, small-cap stocks tend to soar faster and farther than the broader market — turning hardworking folks like you and me into millionaires over time. Want some proof? Read More »

4 advices to help you quit your job sooner

When the work blues hit, retirement seems so far away. But while nothing short of winning the lottery or getting a big inheritance is likely to let you quit tomorrow, there are many things you can do to reach your goals a little faster.

So if you’re looking for ways to accelerate your retirement, here’s how you can move the date of your retirement party up a few years: Read More »

Investing Lessons from the Poker Table

Despite the fact that you might hear investors say that they’re making a “bet” on a stock or that they “doubled down” on an investment, a battle rages about how similar investing and gambling really are. Some argue that there’s little difference between, say, handicapping horses and investing in equities, while others bristle at the idea, and say that when you treat investing as buying a piece of a business there’s no comparison. Read More »

Cashback credit cards not all equal

What’s better than a credit card that gives points for free flights? Read More »

10 things they won’t tell you about retirement

If you’re like many middle-aged Canadians,you used to think that you would retire at 55. Now you’re hoping for 65. Once you used to smile fondly at the retirement ads that showed laughing grey-haired couples golfing in tropical paradises. Now you have an overwhelming desire to jump out of the sand trap and smack those smug retirees with a nine iron. Read More »

62,000 Jobs Are Cut by U.S. and Foreign Companies

Employers have tried to nip and tuck their labor costs by reducing overtime, shortening the workweek and freezing wages, but now, they are reaching for the saw.

On Monday alone, companies across the employment spectrum announced more than 65,000 job cuts Read More »

The First Thing You Should Do in 2009

Now that 2008 is behind us, you should focus on how to improve your investing results for 2009 and beyond. In order to get off on the right foot, you’ve got to make sure you have as much in the game as possible. Read More »