Building Wealth
There are many definitions and meanings for the term ‘wealth’. It is often said that it is easier to build wealth over time than it is to keep it! Some confuse high incomes with wealth while others point to assets owned as an indicator of wealth. And, many people use the terms ‘assets’ and ‘wealth’ […]
The Five Insurance Must Haves
Insurance is, and has always been, a tool to manage risk. If you cannot afford to ‘lose’ something, it is best to insure it. The five types of insurance everyone should have are: Life Insurance – The primary reason to have life insurance is to replace an income that will be lost on death and […]
So, You Got a Tax Refund
According to the Minister of National Revenue, the average tax refund is over $1,500 for the 2011 tax year. Surprisingly, many Canadians are thrilled about getting a big refund. While certain situations can lead to an unusual tax refund, far too many Canadians lend large sums of money to the government at 0% interest year […]