Guiding you along your financial journey
Question. My fiancé and I had been dating for years, and we’ve recently gotten engaged. Everything is great, and we’re planning our wedding for next summer. I’m wondering about a prenup – should I have one? Some of friends and family are encouraging me to get one, and others dismiss it as a bad idea. I haven’t discussed it with […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Question. Hi, my fiancé and I are getting married this summer, and I’m looking for some advice on the best way to setup our household finances. Until now, we’ve maintained separate finances and bank accounts. However, we’ve just recently purchased a house, so in addition to the mortgage, we’re going to have a lot more shared expenses. I should also […]
Question. Hi, I guess it’s that time of year again because I keep hearing about RRSPs these days. I know it’s important, and I know I should contribute to mine. And I want to, but I just don’t have the cash available. I feel like I’m neglecting my RRSP and want to be more responsible, but it always seems to […]
Question. My husband and I have recently purchased our first home together. Actually, we’re just in the final stages of the process, and wondering about insurance. The mortgage representative at our bank said we should buy our insurance at the bank because it’s made specifically for this purpose. Actually, she told us that mortgage insurance is mandatory for us. Is […]
Question: My husband and I file our own taxes each year. I’m not a tax expert, but I try to educate myself so I can lower my taxes wherever possible. Can you give me any basic advice or tips so I can make sure I’m being smart about taxes and taking advantage of any tax saving strategies available to me? […]
