TV money guru Gail Vaz-Oxlade gives 6 tips for immigrants like her
Jamaican-born Gail Vaz-Oxlade is Canada's best-known money star. Her tell-it-like-it-is approach and boisterous laugh have made her one of the most recognizable personas in Canadian television, but...
View ArticleAutomate your finances to focus on your long-term goals
Managing money is easier said than done. It is like cleaning your closet every week for the rest of your life. Wouldn’t it be nice to have an automated system that takes care of everything while you...
View ArticleSpend or save? Tips on controlling your financial future
Have you ever noticed that many people tend to spend what they earn? So even if someone who makes more money, they aren’t necessarily better off; they just have nicer stuff? Just because you’re happy...
View ArticleFederal budget makes immigrant loan program permanent
In the federal budget released yesterday in Ottawa, an immigrant loan pilot program has been made permanent. Launched three years ago, the Foreign Credential Recognition Loans project was created to...
View ArticleFinancial planning for the new year ahead: 7 steps
We all have dreams to buy a new car, a house, take a vacation or build a healthy retirement nest egg, but we seldom make a financial action plan to help achieve those dreams. Financial planning can...
View ArticleSaving for a down payment for your first home in this hot real estate market
When I immigrated to Canada more than 10 years ago, I realized saving for a down payment for my first home would be a daunting task. But, with my wife’s enormous help, we fast-tracked our savings and...
View ArticleMoney tips for newcomers for November: Financial Literacy Month in Canada
Canada places third among 29 countries on levels of financial literacy, according to a survey by the International Network on Financial Education, released in time for Financial Literacy Month this...
View ArticleInvisor CEO Pramod Udiaver wants to bring financial planning advice to all
Pramod Udiaver, CEO of Invisor. Photo by Saajid Motala Being on a stalled GO train is one of Invisor CEO Pramod Udiaver’s most vivid memories after immigrating to Canada from India by way of Dubai, 15...
View ArticleBudget your money for success
Living without a budget is like travelling to a destination without a map. While both are possible, you are likely wasting time and gas without a map, and wasting money without a budget. Budget is not...
View ArticleLove and money: managing your finances together as a couple in Canada
There is perhaps no other issue more contentious in a marriage than money. So for the health of your bank account and your relationship, it’s important for a couple to try to understand each other’s...
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