Savings. We all know they’re important, but how do you know if you are saving as much as you should be? Even if you are putting away money on a regular basis, are you doing all that you could? Knowing exactly how much you should save can be hard. We often think putting away any […]
Retirement
Does Spending Money Make Us Feel Good?
You’ve heard of the saying, “money can’t buy happiness”. But do you believe it? We work all day to earn it and are constantly spending it, but is there a certain amount that would make you happy? It’s one of the most common issues couples fight about, and a reason why people switch jobs and […]
Five Things to Think About Before Taking Money out of Your RRSP
It can be very tempting when you’re in a financial pinch to want to dip into your retirement fund or RRSPs. The RRSP was created in 1957, and back then contribution limits were 10 percent of the previous year’s income to a $2,500 maximum. If an individual did not contribute in any given year, that […]
Financial Decisions You Won’t Regret
We can all use more money, right? But when it comes to budgeting and your savings account, we all like to see those numbers rise. So when you’re starting to feel financially comfortable, that’s when you should be making smart financial decisions and figuring out what the next steps with your money should be. That’s […]