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 2, Issue 6
Happy Tuesday. Welcome back to The Money Case. I've so glad that you've joined me today.
I feel it necessary to deviate from money matters, and turn my attention to real talent - inspiration.
We are all stunned by the smooth melody coming from Susan Boyle. Borrowing a line from the Toronto Star, I’ve just read that her rendition of I Dream a Dream received 35 million views, doubled the advance sales for a Vancouver theatre's production of Les Misérables. And listening to CBC Radio One, this... (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)
