Raise a slice to yourself. This financial birthday checklist mixes humour and honesty to help you review wills, insurance, health, and life plans as you age. Not cheerful, but necessary.

Now more than ever, you should get on-line access to your CRA account. With this you can know where you stand with them easily. It is important to get this now, as well, if you want to register for Vi...

Blue Monday finances combine winter gloom, media fluff, and Christmas debt hangovers. January feels worse when money reality hits.

In life, many times we do not have control of the events in our lives, and many times it is better to be lucky, to survive.

As Nortel teeters (teetered) on the edge of oblivion was there much that anyone could have done about it? Not really, bad management had doomed it for years

Money can be one of the big reasons that many folks end up losing sleep , but should it really be that big a worry for folks? Depends....

Having tangible financial new years resolutions is very important. Simply saying, "I'll do better", is not enough you need to make them real and measurable.

Celebrate the spirit of Merry Christmas 2025 with joy, family, and hope for peace in the world this holiday season. #Xmas #2025 #Christmas #YellowCard #Spending

A Festivus financial airing of grievances for 2025. From market volatility and rising prices to scams, politics, and end-of-year money stress this is a Financial Festivus for the rest of us. #Festivus #CanadianFinance #MoneyHumour #HolidaySpending #FinancialLiteracy #CdnEcon #PersonalFinance #FestiveRant

Ad blockers improve online reading by removing intrusive ads, trackers, and malware risks. This article explains why ad blockers like Pi-hole and browser extensions make sense, why some sites fight them, and why I still run ads anyway without blocking readers who choose peace and quiet.

The Dunning-Kruger effect reminds us that we often overestimate our financial expertise. Real wisdom comes from knowing your limits, learning from mistakes, and ignoring bar-guy crypto pitches. Trust experience, track records, and evidence, not confidence alone.

Slow thinking can help you avoid poor financial decisions. Learn why slowing down leads to better financial judgment and fewer costly mistakes.

Parents avoid talking about debt, but kids desperately need financial truth. Learn why teaching kids about debt early prevents costly mistakes later.

February hits like a financial punch in the face. Learn how to survive RRSP season, debt hangovers, taxes, and money stress.

Remember, financially, as with most things in life, you need to solve the right problem, which means identifying the problem first.

Giving Tuesday is coming, the day after Cyber Monday, where we put aside our crass purchasing and try to help out our neighbours, so give!

Ethical investing isn't as clean as marketers claim. In this honest Canadian take, I explore why certain sectors: payday loans, China, carbon offsets, Big Tech, and now AI, cross my personal ethical line. A practical guide for anyone navigating ethical investing hypocrisy in today’s messy markets.

Wondering how much CPP, CPP2, and EI you’ll pay in 2026? This detailed breakdown explains all the new max 2026 contribution thresholds, including changes to EI insurable earnings, CPP maximums, and the growing role of CPP2 for higher-income earners. With premium rate updates, earnings ceilings, and self-employed considerations, this guide helps salary earners and gig workers understand when deductions stop and how the changes compare to 2024. Whether you're budgeting for take-home pay or just trying to decode your pay stub, this is your one-stop update for the year ahead. Keywords: max 2026, CPP 2026, CPP2, EI rates, CPP ceiling, EI maximum, employment insurance, Canada Pension Plan, payroll deductions 2026, self-employed CPP

Einstein’s famous definition of insanity applies perfectly to personal finance. If you keep repeating the same habits, carrying credit card balances, overspending, or ignoring debt, you’ll never get d...

How does a leading AI piece of software simply explain cryptocurrency? Read on and find out, seems OK by me.

Avoid wedding debt disasters. A Canadian look at wedding costs and why keeping it simple can protect your marriage and your wallet.

Einstein may not have invented the rule of 72 but he did make it popular. A very useful heuristic to estimate compound interest growth.

Why I am not rich financially is a question many folks ask themselves (daily). Do you need to be financially rich, is a better question.

Explore the potential effects of Saturday's possible End of Days with our exclusive analysis. Is a buy and hold strategy still the best strategy in this scenario?