What do Your Teenagers Need to Know about Money?. As adults, we all know the critical importance of managing money wisely and the impact our financial situation has on our overall well-being. As parents, we do our best, but there are plenty of life lessons we need to teach our kids, and personal finance doesn’t […]

How to Talk to Your Kids about Finances. Financial independence is a critical skill for future success that your children will not learn anywhere else. Not only does financial literacy help your children have more success in life, but it allows them to move out sooner and it avoids delaying your retirement with additional expenses […]

This article was published on MLT AIKINS Website on November 8, 2022.  The authors were Saravan Veylan and Dax Moir.   It was one of the best summaries of the anticipated legislation that I have read so far and had to share it. Beginning January 1, 2023, non-Canadians will be subject to a two-year ban on […]

Financial Mistakes to Avoid in Today’s Economy. 2022 has been nothing but bad news financially for most Canadians. Our stock portfolios are worth a lot less, everything we buy costs more, and interest rates are making our mortgages and other loans a lot more expensive. More than ever it is time to tread carefully and […]

One of the biggest benefits of purchasing your own home is the ability to build equity in your property. This equity can come in handy down the line for refinancing, renovations, or taking out additional loans – such as a second mortgage. What is a second mortgage? First things first, a second mortgage refers to […]

TFSA vs RRSP – No Losers in This Battle!. The worst financial mistake you can make is believing that a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) or Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) is something to look into when you are a little older and more able to set some money aside. The fact is, you don’t use […]

One of the quickest ways to take back control of your finances and understand where your money is going is to create a monthly budget. This will help you get a snapshot of your income compared to your spending, and provides an avenue to review outgoing costs and determine areas for improvement to help you […]

If you are a Canadian living in debt, you are not alone. According to Statistics Canada, household debt grew faster than income last year, with Canadians owing $1.83 for every dollar of household disposable income to debt(1). • Canadian households use almost 13.48% of income for debt re-payment(2). • Rising inflation and interest rates (1). • The cost […]

Financial Advice that Never Gets Old. It’s difficult to find timeless advice in the ever-changing world of personal finance but these five are about as close as you can get. 1. Start small and start early with investing Only around 5% of Canadians under 25 have a TFSA, which means 95% have already missed out […]

Transform your vacation rental into a welcoming oasis, on a budget. Are you dreaming of buying a vacation rental property, have just bought one, or are strongly considering it? If so, your mind is probably abuzz with design ideas and thoughtful touches you could add to the home. In order to make a rental property […]