Market Update for June 2018
June was a good month for North American stocks, while international markets struggled. Bonds and REITS performed well.
Financial Infidelity: Are You Cheating?
Question. My husband and I have been married for a few years, and things are generally going well. But I’ve noticed recently that he has another credit card and bank account that I didn’t know about. I was really upset when I found out, and now I’m wondering what else is he keeping secret from me? I haven’t spoken to […]
Managing Variable Income
Question. I currently have a pre-authorized contribution (PAC) set up for my investment account, and contribute $500 on the 1st of each month. I’ve never had a problem with this in the past, but I’ve changed jobs recently, and it’s becoming a problem now. The problem is that I’m a commission-based real estate sales agent, and my income fluctuates considerably […]
What Happens to Your Pension When You Leave a Job?
Question. I’ve been working with the same employer for about 7 years, and I’m a member of the company pension plan. A few weeks ago I applied for a position at another firm, and was just recently offered the new job. It’s a significant increase in pay and seems like a great position, so I intend to move forward with […]
Market Update for May 2018 – Leveraged Marijuana?
May was a good month for stocks, both in Canada and most international markets. Bonds also performed well. Meanwhile, at the other end of the risk spectrum, the first leveraged marijuana ETF has been launched.
Top 5 Tips: How to Raise Financially Savvy Kids
Question. Hi, my wife and I have just had our second child – Our son is 4 years old, and our daughter is a newborn. One of the biggest priorities for us is that we give our kids some good skills for making financial decisions in life. We want to help our kids in every way possible, but we certainly […]
Market Update for April 2018
April was a good month for Canadian and European stocks helping to offset declines in bond markets.
Top 5: What should you do with your tax refund?
Question. Hi, I filed my taxes a little while ago, and just recently received my tax refund. It’s significantly more than expected, and I’m wondering if you have any suggestions on what I should do? I want to enjoy some of it, because I feel like it’s “free money” that wasn’t previously accounted for in my budget. But I also […]
