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30 days - 1.75% + MORE Aug 24th
This GIC rate is offered by Oaken Financial and was updated on 2014-06-06. Click on the link above to get more details or apply online..... More »
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30 days – 1.75%
– ratesupermarket.ca
This GIC rate is offered by Oaken Financial and was updated on 2014-06-06. Click on the link above to get more details or apply online.
60 days – 1.75%
– ratesupermarket.ca
This GIC rate is offered by Oaken Financial and was updated on 2014-06-06. Click on the link above to get more details or apply online.
Four Fat Financial Failures
– myownadvisor.ca
Mistakes are part of life, might as well accept that. I’m learning to accept that concept more as I get older. When it comes to personal finance in particular hopefully our money management mishaps are smaller and infrequent over time. For today’s post, here are four fat financial failures and some personal commentary on them that have the potential to derail any retirement plan.
Overspending
The simple fact is, unless you can control your spending you won’t have anything left over to save or invest. So, when it comes to a healthy financial future here is the most basic financial truth: spend less than you make. In my 20s I didn’t follow this rule as well as I should have - I spent a ton of cash. Throughout my 30s I feel I’ve made up for some lost time. A good budget that works for you is an enabler.
Too much house
Most big fat houses often come with big fat mortgages. Beyond the debt repayment, you’ve got to consider utility costs for your home, maintenance and upkeep expenses for your home to retain its value…
Overspending
The simple fact is, unless you can control your spending you won’t have anything left over to save or invest. So, when it comes to a healthy financial future here is the most basic financial truth: spend less than you make. In my 20s I didn’t follow this rule as well as I should have - I spent a ton of cash. Throughout my 30s I feel I’ve made up for some lost time. A good budget that works for you is an enabler.
Too much house
Most big fat houses often come with big fat mortgages. Beyond the debt repayment, you’ve got to consider utility costs for your home, maintenance and upkeep expenses for your home to retain its value…
Canadian Business Investment Remains in the Doldrums
– blogs.wsj.com
Canadian business investment is stuck in neutral, judging by the results of an annual survey on Canadian business R&D spending plans released Tuesday.
5.5 year – 2.60%
– ratesupermarket.ca
This GIC rate is offered by DUCA Financial Services and was updated on 2014-07-12. Click on the link above to get more details or apply online.
