Hot Tips For Summer Vacation Savings + MORE Jul 22nd

Couples are told to check their emotional baggage at the door when entering a new relationship, but what about  financial baggage? Nearly a quarter (22 per cent) of couples say they aren’t always truthful with their partner when it comes to their spending and saving habits, according to a recent poll by TD Canada Trust. If relationships are built on honesty and trust, why are so many couples keeping their pocketbooks a secret?
Holy Money Matrimony
Personal finance may be mainstream, but it still remains a taboo topic for many. Not surprisingly money is a major source of disagreement between couples. Nearly a third (32 per cent) of couples admit to sometimes, often or always having disagreements about money, a recent poll by Investors Group has found. Even more troubling, 50 per cent of couples know another couple who argues about personal finance.
“Financial baggage is not uncommon; we all have independent financial lives before we enter into a relationship and that can include old student loans, a tarnished credit rating or on the flip-side a healthy RSP or savings account,” says John Tracy, a senior vice president at TD Canada Trust…

The dog days of summer have arrived – and for many, that means taking off some well deserved vacation time. Whether you plan to road trip, jet set to new destinations, or even just kick it local, all play and no work can be pricey.
Read on for our ways to keep your cash cool this summer, while having an absolute blast!
6 Mouthwatering BBQ Savings Tips
Summer means firing up the grill on the regular – and what could be more fun than having the gang over for a few backyard burgers?
While the eating may be good in the warm weather months, throwing a bbq bash isn’t exactly cheap. Here’s how to cut down on your grocery and entertaining costs this summer.
Read Allan’s Blog | 6 Mouthwatering BBQ Savings Tips
Awesome Staycation Ideas That Save Money
Can’t muster the funds to get out of dodge this summer? Don’t fret – sticking close to home doesn’t have to be a drag! Turn your vacation into a staycation by putting a new spin on local favourites. Not only will you still have a blast – but you could save a bundle, too…

Filed under: Investing
By Dan Caplinger
Motley Fool

If you don’t want to become one of the financial casualties of American society, you need to invest. Even a modest level of savings can put you among the elite investors in the U.S.: 57% of Americans have saved less than $25,000 toward their retirement, and 28 percent haven’t reached the $1,000 mark, according to the Employee Benefit Research Institute.

This week, we’re running our Investor Summer School series on basic investing lessons, trying to give novices the information they need to invest their money and make it work harder for them. We’ve already covered the basics on finding ways to save more to put toward your investments, the five most common types of investment you might buy, and three popular investing strategies for beginners.

In this fourth lesson, we’ll take a look at two of the main tools you’ll need, and how best to use them.Continue reading Investing Summer School: 2 Key Tools You Need to Start InvestingInvesting Summer School: 2 Key Tools You Need to Start Investing originally appeared on Walletpop Canada on Thu, 18 Jul 2013 14:41:00 EST…