We all know getting sufficient sleep is vital for our physical health, but, as it turns out, it’s also crucial for our financial health. There’s a direct link between the quality of sleep and wage increases, … Read More

As the old adage goes, your first car won’t be your last car. Eventually, the time will come for you to upgrade. Maybe your family has grown in size, and you need something with a little … Read More

There’s nothing quite like the freedom of owning your own car. The possibilities are endless: You can take a cross-country road trip, getaway for a weekend with friends, or just hit your town’s country back roads … Read More

I was in my early twenties when my Dad gave me a copy of The Wealthy Barber Returns, written by Canadian personal finance guru David Chilton. Up until then, I had ignored any personal finance advice … Read More

Home heating is an essential part of living in Canada. Our sub-zero winters require us to bundle up in cozy sweaters, don our fuzziest slippers, keep a fire going (if we’re lucky enough to have a … Read More

Spend your money on experiences, not things. As a (relatively) un-materialistic person, those are words I live by; and one thing I enjoy spending my money on – or, I should say, one thing I feel … Read More

When purchasing a home, there’s a list of things you’ll want to check. Is it in a good neighbourhood? Does it have enough space for your family? How are the schools in the district? Do you … Read More

Out with the old and in with the new. No one wants to be George Costanza in 2020, with a wallet so full of useless papers, cards, and foreign money that it’s bursting at its leather … Read More

Professional athletes have it all: Talent, fame, fortune, and dream jobs. Who wouldn’t love to make millions playing a sport they love? But, for many professional athletes, retirement years are marred by struggle due to a … Read More

Canadians of a certain age will remember Clark Griswold fantasizing about the pool he plans to install using the money he expects to receive as a Christmas bonus in National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. Spoiler alert, for … Read More