It’s June, and that means school is quickly coming to an end. Aside from the daily countdown, I’ve been listening to a lot of this: “Where are we going this summer?” “Will we get to go to family camp?” “Can we go to the beach?” It goes on and on with different requests of varying […]
Finance
The Cost of Standing Up in a Wedding
Being asked to be in someone’s wedding is a huge honour, but it is also a big responsibility. The financial aspects alone can be daunting for many wedding party members. A recent TD survey found that almost 40 per cent of Millennial and Gen X Canadians who have been in a wedding party say they […]
Tax Filing Made Painless
I just finished a daunting task that we all have to tackle once a year. I filed my taxes. I do it myself, and this year I used H&R Block’s free online service to file. Obviously I like that it is a free service, but it’s also nice that it walks you through the process step […]
Don’t Let Yourself Be a Victim #FPM2015
I remember when I got my first bank card. Gone were the days of standing in line to withdraw a few dollars. Convenience overshadowed any concerns I may have had about security, but I took some safety precautions. I made sure no one could see my pin when I used the machine and I kept […]
It’s that time of year again…. the dreaded taxes
When I started filing my own taxes a few eons ago, I did it all myself on paper. You may recall picking up two tax packages from the post office, so that you had one to do the rough work on, and one to fill out as a final draft to send to the government. […]
Financial Gifts Can Start Someone Off On The Right Foot
When we think of gifts for children we often consider toys and games or clothing. There is another type of gift that could help a child with his or her future, and it doesn’t have to be a “boring” gift. A financial gift may be something that not only gets the child excited about saving […]
