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Ayana Forward, financial advisor + MORE Feb 18th
Meet Ayana Forward
Ayana Forward is a Certified Financial Planner based in Ottawa, Ont. She owns Retirement in View, a fee only financial planning firm that specializes in helping clients within one to five years of retirement navigate the financial and lifestyle aspects of transitioning out of t.... More »
When do things go on sale? What to buy and when + MORE Dec 30th
New Year. New budget. And new list of wants and needs.
I’m not sure if you do this, but every year I re-visit the list of what to buy when. It’s that evergreen list of items to buy based on sales cycles. It’s a habit I picked up from my mom, long before the Internet became the essential tool f.... More »
How much money does the government contribute to an RESP? + MORE Feb 13th
Whether your child eventually goes off to university, enrolls in a college program or is interested in another type of schooling, there’s no way around it: post-secondary education is pricey. In Canada, the average undergraduate tuition fee for the 2022–23 school year was $6,834. Over four yea.... More »
Ottawa posts $941-million deficit for October + MORE Dec 23rd
OTTAWA – The Canadian government ran a $941-million deficit for October compared with a $3.21-billion deficit in the same month last year.
Ottawa’s fiscal monitor says the improvement came as revenue increased 11.1 per cent, boosted by higher personal income tax and Goods and Services Ta.... More »
Can I set up RESPs for my kids without telling my ex? + MORE Mar 1st
Q: I am divorced and my wife has custody of our kids. I want to set up an RESP for them but I don’t want my ex-wife to know about it. I’m worried she’ll find out if I use their actual address when I open it. Can I use my mine instead?
—Kris
A: I don’t like secrets in prin.... More »
5 Creative (and Easy!) Ways to Use Thanksgiving Leftovers
– ratesupermarket.ca
Thanksgiving is over – but waste not for extra savings! Hold on to those extra ingredients to create these five stunning dishes – and stretch your grocery budget even further.
#1. Pumpkin Coconut Curry Soup
I always seem to end up with an extra can of pumpkin.This recipe is a quick and easy way to whip up a 10-minute dinner. I love to serve this with warm pita bread on the side, or I’ll serve this soup with Sriracha Grilled Cheese.
Ingredients
1 Can of Pumpkin
1 Can of Coconut Milk
1 Can of Broth (Veggie or Chicken)
1 Spoonful of Thai Red Curry Paste
Chopped Cilantro (for garnish)
Directions
Combine all ingredients (except the cilantro) in a pot. Stir together.
Heat the soup over medium heat.
Garnish with Cilantro
#2. Turkey Posole
This is an after-turkey day tradition in my home. Posole is a Mexican stew that is traditionally made with pork. This recipe is a healthy Mexican twist on your traditional turkey stew. Make sure to serve with cold sour cream and crunchy cilantro…
Serve Up Thanksgiving Savings!
– ratesupermarket.ca
Autumn is in full swing, and with it, the Thanksgiving long weekend. For many Canadians, this kicks off one of the most expensive times of year, as holiday consumerism kicks into high gear. But you don’t need to rely on your credit card to be festive – we’ve got a few juicy tips for carving out some savings this season, from spending less on a turkey, to taking advantage of record low mortgage rates.
Read on for the full story – and have a wonderful holiday long weekend!
How to Cook a Turkey for Under $10
Are you hosting the family for dinner this Thanksgiving? Cooking up the big bird and all the fixings can be a pricey ordeal – but we have a few seasoned tips and tricks for keeping your cooking costs down.
Read on for Melissa’s fail-proof turkey shopping guide and mouth-watering recipe.
Read Melissa’s Blog | How to Cook a Turkey for Under $10
Nothing Spooky in Store for October Mortgage Rates
Our expert Mortgage Rate Outlook Panel has released their forecast for the coming month – and there’s nothing to fear for mortgage borrowers…
Read on for the full story – and have a wonderful holiday long weekend!
How to Cook a Turkey for Under $10
Are you hosting the family for dinner this Thanksgiving? Cooking up the big bird and all the fixings can be a pricey ordeal – but we have a few seasoned tips and tricks for keeping your cooking costs down.
Read on for Melissa’s fail-proof turkey shopping guide and mouth-watering recipe.
Read Melissa’s Blog | How to Cook a Turkey for Under $10
Nothing Spooky in Store for October Mortgage Rates
Our expert Mortgage Rate Outlook Panel has released their forecast for the coming month – and there’s nothing to fear for mortgage borrowers…
