financial planning
Parents aren’t just helping their kids buy homes — they’re helping pay rent: poll
More than a third of parents with kids under the age of 18 indicated that they intend on helping their children pay their rent. Continue reading
Here’s what happens if you die with too much money left in your RRSP
Saving for retirement is important — but so is knowing how much to withdraw when you finally get there. Continue reading
Unlikely ally trying to help elderly Edmonton couple facing home foreclosure
By Sarah Ryan Reporter
Seniors Eric and Jean Bishop have lived in a historic home in Fulton Place for 52 years but this is shaping up to be their last. The bank is foreclosing on their house. Continue reading
Too old for your job, too young to stop working. How ageism can scuttle your retirement plans
Financial planners are seeing a growing number of clients who face an earnings drop around age 55. Continue reading
Canadians would rather cut down their debt than save for vacation, retirement in 2018: CIBC
Paying bills or just getting by were the top goals for about 15 per cent of respondents. Continue reading
Goodbye snow … hello debt? How to manage your spending instincts as the weather gets warmer
According to the ads, it’s already time to think about lawn fertilizers and patio furniture Continue reading
Canadians still struggle with basic financial rules, rights: study
Canadians still don’t have a firm grasp of their rights and responsibilities when it comes to credit cards and other financial matters, a government study reveals. Continue reading
Why women need to plan their finances differently than men
Women live longer and have different life challenges than men, and should plan their finances accordingly, say experts. Continue reading
Avoid buying above what you can afford when looking for a home, financial planners say
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Financial consultants are urging first-time homebuyers to use caution when considering the B.C. government’s new HOME Partnership program. Continue reading
Registered Education Savings Plans: How to save for your child’s education
Most financial experts recommend RESPs as an effective way to start an education fund for your children, thanks to benefits like tax savings. Continue reading