Reading Time: 3 minutes Study shows those living with disabilities average 25% less in assets and COVID-19 is making the situation worse
Tag: Personal Finance
How to manage your finances in the time of COVID-19
Reading Time: 5 minutes An accounting expert offers a wealth of advice – starting with not letting your net worth define your self-worth
Diversifying your portfolio in one neat package
Reading Time: 3 minutes An ETF is a low-cost mutual-like fund that trades on the stock market, with a significantly different fee structure
Comparing investment returns is a tricky task
Reading Time: 3 minutes Each investor is unique in their goals and personal risk tolerance, so their investment portfolio should be customized to their situation
Managing your investments over the short and long terms
Reading Time: 3 minutes Investors often purchase investments that don’t suit their intended time frame. Do your homework, know your risk tolerance and be clear on your expectations
Home is where the heart is – and where the costs can pile up
Reading Time: 3 minutes When it comes to owning a home versus renting, you can’t just compare the amount of rent you would pay to the amount of a mortgage payment
Hidden or visible, you’re paying investment fees
Reading Time: 3 minutes Be smart, shop around and make sure you’re aware of the total fees you pay and what you’re getting for them
Debt-burdened Canadians want to dig themselves out
Reading Time: 2 minutes Top financial concerns are the rising cost of goods, the low Canadian dollar , low wages and household debt, according to CIBC survey
Debt doesn’t always have to be a four-letter word
Reading Time: 3 minutes Using debt in your financial planning is a good strategy, but exercise caution and discuss all the risks and rewards with your accountant and planner first
RRSP or TFSA? Sorting out an investor’s dilemma
Reading Time: 3 minutes If you build up the money in your TFSA while you’re working, you can draw from it tax-free any time