No one goes into the parenting thing hoping to be single. Or if they do, hopefully they do so from an independently wealthy position. Children are quite costly and all the more so when you’re the only one paying for… Continue Reading
Deciding how often you pay your employees and figuring out how much you pay them can be one of the most complex jobs when running a small business. While at first it may seem like a simple task to do,… Continue Reading
Citi Canada (French: Citi Canada) is a unit of Citigroup of New York City. With roots in Canada dating back to 1919, the Canadian unit currently employs approximately 3,000 financial services workers in a range of consumer and institutional businesses.… Continue Reading
Although both motorists and cyclists don’t seem to crazy about them, electronic bicycles (e-bikes) are flying off the shelves these days. They’re cheap to buy, cheap to run and don’t leave much of a carbon footprint. They are, however, subject… Continue Reading
Political issues deemed too important or sensitive to be tampered with are often referred to as the ‘third rail’ after the electrically-charged third rail in subway systems … like Canada’s pension system, for instance. “Many Canadians will be surprised by… Continue Reading
It’s a surprise that we hope never happens to us. The new owner of an apartment walked in to find the hanged body of the previous owner behind the front door when the locksmith opened up his newly purchased property.… Continue Reading
Enough about flu season – it’s time to stop sniffling and start seriously thinking about RRSP season. The deadline date for making contributions to the Registered Retirement Savings Plan for the 2012 taxation year is just around the corner on… Continue Reading
If you’re like me it isn’t always easy trying to save money. It seems whenever I put a little money away into a savings account or a secret stash at home some unexpected expense always seems to arise. Car repairs,… Continue Reading
It’s tough being single … at least when it comes to money. Most financial plans tend to centre on milestones that have a lot more to do with couples than singles: Get married. Merge your financial lives. Buy a house.… Continue Reading
Even the best of us make poor money choices and sabotage our financial future as a result. Sure, it’s not easy to change. But the important thing is to do something, starting right after the holidays. For example, are you… Continue Reading