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New to Canada? A new way to transfer your credit score + MORE Oct 29th
Equifax Inc. is launching a program to allow newcomers to transfer their foreign credit history to Canada.
The credit reporting company said Thursday that the Global Consumer Credit File will make it easier for immigrants to access services like loans and cellphone plans in Canada by providing th.... More »
RESP vs RRSP and TFSA: What’s the best option for education savings? + MORE Aug 28th
Welcome to Education Money, a new column that covers the questions and concerns parents and investors have about funding their child’s education. Andrew Lo, CEO of Embark, shares his thoughts and insights on how to make the most of RESPs. To kick off the column, he explains the different options C.... More »
Looking for a mortgage in B.C.? Don’t limit your options to the big banks + MORE May 28th
At last, interest rates are coming down again. For Canadians who are in the market for a new home, facing renewal of their mortgage in the foreseeable future, or feeling unsatisfied with their current home loan, this poses two choices: do you pounce now, or stay on the sidelines in the hope that rat.... More »
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 »
High interest rates and unemployment: Expectations for June’s rate announcement May 14th
The odds of a June interest rate cut from the Bank of Canada (BoC) appear to have fallen after the latest jobs report from Statistics Canada showed employment jumped by 90,000 last month. The jobs gain far surpassed forecasters’ expectations and marked the largest employment increase in more than .... More »
10 simple ways to save money
– moneysense.ca
As the cost of living increases for Canadians, having a savings strategy has never been more important to ensure you can live comfortably in the future. But many are unsure where to start. Not having a thought-through plan or having one that is too rigid and demanding can easily push you off track. That’s why it is essential to find strategies that work for you.
“The most important thing is to develop the habit of saving,” says Ayana Forward, a fee-only Certified Financial Planner (CFP) in Ottawa. So what are some easy ways to start saving without sacrificing too much from day to day?
1. Set mini goals as part of your long-term plan
“Saving money really comes down to self-discipline and goal setting,” says Brent Vandekerckhove, a financial advisor with RGF Integrated Wealth Management in Vancouver, B.C. To start, decide what you’re saving for and calculate how much money you need to meet your goal. Whether it’s saving for a car, a house, retirement or anything in between, your goal should be specific and measurable, as this will help you stay on track, says Vandekerckhove…
