More and more Canadians are choosing to buy a second property in retirement. Reasons for doing this vary. Some want to reap the rewards of a lifetime of saving and treat themselves to a vacation home. Others, on the other hand, view their second property as an investment, intending to rent it out and use the rent to bolster their […]
According to a recent CIBC poll, nearly half (48%) of retired Canadians stopped working sooner than they expected. The result is that many retirees have saved less for retirement than they planned, making unexpected expenses all the more stressful once the income tap has run dry. But you know what they say, preparation is the best protection against the unexpected. […]
…who became financially fearless! Sandra Hanna knows a thing or two about personal finance. In fact, as one of the founders of Smart Cookies, an online resource that helps women with become financially fearless, she knows quite a bit about money and how to take care of it. But it wasn’t always that way. Hanna was a struggling millennial living […]
The holidays are a beautiful time of year, filled with sparkling lights and delicious meals and overplayed tunes. As much as these celebrations bring us joy and harmony, they can also bring us stress. This is particularly true when it comes to your finances! This year, aim for a credit-free Christmas! With a little planning, there are a few ways […]