retirement

No one likes debt, especially when they’re carrying hundreds of thousands of dollars of debt in the form of a mortgage. Most financial pundits will argue that you should pay it down as quickly as possible. … Read More

So you haven’t managed to save double your salary by age 35. Whether this makes you laugh, roll your eyes, or question every decision you’ve ever made, everyone’s ability to build savings is different. However, organizing … Read More

Saving money is hard, but it can sometimes be easier if you use your credit card. You can either join a little-known pension plan or use a card that allows you to convert your points into … Read More

If you’re like me, you sometimes fantasize about retirement. Long days spent sipping caesars on the front porch, playing backgammon with your retired buddies, heckling the morning commuters as they set off on yet another day … Read More

Her generation is everyone’s favourite punching bag, but Erin Lowry started Broke Millennial to prove that even the most hapless among us can become financially literate.

No matter how far off retirement may be for you, the idea of living out your post-work days on a fixed or limited income can be daunting. A lot goes into planning how, when, and what … Read More

Here’s what caught our eye this week: The biggest risk to the Canadian economy? Rising house prices and debt The Canadian economy is seeing growth and more jobs, but the biggest vulnerability is elevated housing prices … Read More

There are a lot of components to consider when planning your retirement. How much do you need to save? When you picture your retirement years, what do they look like? At what age do you want … Read More

Reaching retirement is an exciting time. You’ve worked most of your adult life to get to this point, and you’re proud of this milestone. The last thing you want is to worry about debts you still … Read More

There are just three weeks left before you can make your RRSP contribution for the 2016 tax year. But you’re probably wondering about how much money you should contribute.