Employment Insurance Basics in Canada

Losing your job can be stressful, particularly if the economy isn’t doing that great, or if you don’t have a lot of savings. Employment insurance -or E.I- can relieve some of the financial stress

Mortgage Trigger Rate Explained

If you have a variable mortgage, you could face a “trigger rate”. What is a “trigger rate”? Read on!

What’s a Saving Rate and Why It Matters

There are few elements of a financial plan more important than your savings rate.

Retirement Basics in Canada

Discussing the 3 main government benefits available for retirement in Canada.

Conventional vs. Collateral Mortgages

If you’re a potential home-buyer, no doubt you’ve been sweating and pouring over each detail of securing a mortgage

Living Below Your Means isn’t About Lack

Isn’t it funny how being unable to have something makes you want it more? If you are broke, shopping is all you want to do.

Can Retail Therapy Ever be a Good Thing?

Actually, yes.

That Time I Quit my Job…With Nothing Lined-up

I recently joined the Great Resignation and quit a toxic job….without having a new job lined-up.

6 Suggestions to See Friends Without Spending Tons of Money

Everyone likes to spend time with their friends, even more in a Covid-vaccinated world. But if you’re on a tight budget, it can seem daunting to meet with your friends without blowing it

4 Tips to Avoid the “Lottery Effect”

A large percentage of the men and women who win the lottery come to the end of their earnings with very little to show for it.