There is life after disaster

There is life after disaster

The picture says it all.  This is financial Disaster. This is the ultimate failure.  That was the premise that I was raised under.  Only “THOSE KINDS OF PEOPLE” allowed this to happen. According to Bankruptcy Canada there are 5 main causes of financial...
Controlling Money

Controlling Money

I was at a training session the other day where controlling money was one of the topics.  The instructor made a very valid point that I truly agree with.  Understanding your finances is very easy.  I try to live by the words “Think Simple”.  His example fits right...
Retirement.  A different perspective.

Retirement. A different perspective.

In Canada we are approaching RRSP season.  When the financial institutions push us to make contributions to our retirement accounts.  This yearly persuasion has established, for most people, only one way to finance their retirement. That is to have a very large sum of...
Stock tips.  Should you take them?

Stock tips. Should you take them?

I have been a self-directed stock investor for over 15 years. It doesn’t seem that long.  Over the years I have subscribed to countless newsletters, and stock recommendation websites.  Heck, I can use all the help I can get.  I have also been taking courses, and...
I’m not Ready for that yet.

I’m not Ready for that yet.

That is the response I got when I suggested to a young friend that we sit down and look at getting started planning for the financial future.  I totally understand and respect the response.  It is exactly the same response I would have given when I was that age.  The...