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Are House and Land Packages Good Investments? Nov 1st
Whether you’re tossing up between purchasing an apartment, townhouse, established home or new build for your next investment, each type of property comes with its respective pros and cons. If you’re considering the prospect of building your next investment by purchasing a house and land package,.... More »
Richard Branson halts talks with Saudis over $1B investment in Virgin Group's space ventures - Globalnews.ca + MORE Oct 12th
Globalnews.caRichard Branson halts talks with Saudis over $1B investment in Virgin Group's space venturesGlobalnews.caOct. 10: What really happened to missing journalist Jamal Khashoggi? As the mystery deepens, pressure is mounting on U.S. President Donald Trump to confront Saudi Arabia over th.... More »
“Yes, concerts are experiences—and I’m spending my money on them!” Sep 21st
In my previous MoneySense column, I wrote about the power of shifting our spending from acquiring things to spending on experiences as it has been shown to create lasting satisfaction in our lives. Now, let me put that to the test. Here is my real-life personal story that highlights the profound imp.... More »
US Tamiflu Shortage Blamed on Buyers Failing to Stock Up Before Flu Season - BNN Bloomberg Jan 11th
US Tamiflu Shortage Blamed on Buyers Failing to Stock Up Before Flu Season BNN Bloomberg.... More »
Boycotting the U.S. may be harmful to your investment returns Aug 3rd
Whatever you might think of Donald Trump, the U.S. economy has been on a roll, and so has its stock markets, writes Gordon Pape..... More »
Making it all work
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(Photograph by Jennifer Roberts)We invited our readers in January to take an active role by writing to us and explaining in a few sentences why they needed a personalized money makeover with a MoneySense Approved Financial Advisor. We got close to 400 letters and, in the end, chose two couples and a single person with financial concerns that anyone can relate to. Click here to learn more.
Samu and Mandy’s financial dilemma
When we first met Sammu and Mandy Dhaliwall earlier this year, the Brampton, Ont. couple was in the middle of finding out just how financially disruptive a growing family could be to a sound financial plan. This year was especially challenging for the Dhaliwalls as they dealt with the competitive challenges of raising three kids under the age of five, while finding a way to pay off their mortgage and save for the future.
Back in 2013, realizing their suburban Toronto home needed extensive basement renovations to create more kids’ play room, they ran up a hefty bill on their line of credit, which stood at $90,000 last spring…
Weekend Reading – Happy New Year for income, goals and #money edition
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Save, invest, prosper with My Own Advisor.Welcome to my final Weekend Reading edition of 2016 – crazy how fast another year goes isn’t it?
Enjoy these articles I read over the holidays, including a few that mentioned yours truly.
Thanks for the blog support in 2016 friends. I appreciated every Tweet, Comment, Like, Google+ and email in my inbox. This site now has over 50,000 pageviews per month – and growing!
See you in 2017 with more great financial insight from experts, personal perspectives, lesson learned, giveaways (including at least one in January) and much more.
Happy New Year!
Mark
Million Dollar Journey shared his financial freedom update for this year. Very well done.
Our Big Fat Wallet improved his dividend income.
Tom Drake included yours truly in this list of financial success stories for 2016. Some impressive milestones by others here.
Check out how we finished the year with our financial goals.
Larry MacDonald wrote about this DIY investor who is putting her investment portfolio on autopilot…
Clashes, air raids tarnish Syria truce backed by Russia, Turkey – The Globe and Mail
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New York TimesClashes, air raids tarnish Syria truce backed by Russia, TurkeyThe Globe and MailClashes, shelling and air raids in western Syria marred a Russian- and Turkish-backed ceasefire that aims to end nearly six years of war and lead to peace talks between rebels and a government emboldened by recent battlefield success. Russian President …Syrian ceasefire: What you need to know about the dealCBC.caRussia and Turkey Broker Ceasefire in SyriaCenter for Research on GlobalizationFormer Syrian opposition leader weighs in on fragile ceasefireDeutsche WelleBBC News -660 News -New York Times -Channel NewsAsiaall 2,654 news articles »
Fairfax gains approval to buy 51% stake in Indian lender
– theglobeandmail.com
Canadian investment firm to acquire stake in Catholic Syrian Bank
Flex your money muscles
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Last year, we started with a simple question—can a one-year makeover solve your money problems and put you on the road to financial success. MoneySense has always believed that it absolutely can—provided you have committed to some planning and prioritization. And that’s how the #MoneyFit club was born.
We invited our readers in January to take an active role by writing to us and explaining in a few sentences why they needed a personalized money makeover with a MoneySense Approved Financial Advisor. We got close to 400 letters and, in the end, chose two couples and a single person with financial concerns that anyone can relate to. We paired them up with top certified financial planners Jason Heath, Rona Birenbaum and Heather Franklin to guide them through their money issues monthly. (Get the #MoneyFit newsletter for your own weekly guidance.)
One thing is certain. All have learned a few money lessons along the way. Here are our #MoneyFit readers’ final stories.
Budget Basics
Everyone struggles at some point with paying off debt and learning to save for the future…
