Finances FYI

There are many discounts for seniors to help with life on a retirement budget.

Budget for today so you can live tomorrow.

Protect your credit by using an RFID blocking wallet or purse.

Is debt costing you too much? Save more by reducing what you owe.

There are a lot of Albertans today struggling to manage their debt, and in fact it's an issue all across Canada. The pandemic resulted in a lot of lost work hours and wages, and while there were government relief programs, it wasn’t enough for a lot of people.

Interests and costs are rising while the market falls. Here are some tips for hedging your investments against ongoing inflation.

The 2010s were dominated by the FAANG (Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Netflix, Google) companies driving much of the stock market growth of the last decade. This has led some to believe that the stock market is where some of the best returns are found. This kind of thinking is dangerous.

We’ve all heard the stories of people lining their mattress with bills or stuffing their savings under the mattress for safekeeping. However, if you want a nest egg, this is a terrible idea.

There are a lot of temptations when it comes to investing money, and also a lot of things of which to be aware. No one wants to be a victim of investment fraud.

Inflation is making Canadians tighten their belts, but with bills only increasing, how can smart people put away more cash every month for the things that matter?