David Christianson, CFP, R.F.P., TEP
By now, I’m sure you’ve heard of the new Tax Free Savings Account, or TFSA. These are going to be a big deal, with most investors interested and intending to set one up. They can be opened starting in January, 2009.
That’s right; in spite of all the advertising and articles you are reading about the TFSA, you cannot put money into one now. I have received a number of e-mails and phone calls from people who think they’ve been left out, so I thought this clarification is timely.
However, a number of financial institutions are encouraging you... (more)
Posted on Money - from a Woman’s Perspective by: Debra
Volume 1. Issue 17
Hey, welcome back after a long hiatus.
You know everybody and their dog are talking about this global economic meltdown. Twenty-four, seven, we’re bombarded with doom and gloom in terms of money from every type of media – news on TV, radio, newspapers, magazines, a myriad of websites and blogs, and of course at work.
Stop for a moment and be aware of what we’re allowing to be done to our senses. Fear mongering, once again. I’m going to look at recent history. For the past seven years, we’ve been put in a bubble of fear for our lives against... (more)
Without a budget and the right spending management tools do don’t really know how much money you’re really spending, do you? While the electronic age is making it easier to accomplish tasks, it’s also forcing more and more people into a downward spiral when it comes to their finances. Sure, having access to your money with a quick swipe of a card, whether... (more)