No defined benefit pension? How to save for retirement – Globe and Mail, Tuesday, December 12, 2017
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/how-should-those-without-db-pensions-save-for-retirement/article37236202/
Alexandra MacQueen examines the decline in the offering of defined benefit pension plans by employers. She goes on to examine ways in which we can manage our own savings to prepare for retirement. The risk involved with equities is examined, along with some alternate, safer ways to invest.
December is the nastiest month for personal finance – Globe and Mail, Tuesday, December 12, 2017
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/personal-finance/household-finances/december-is-the-nastiest-month-for-personal-finance/article37287645/
Rob Carrick highlights links to some sites that inform us how to manage costs over the holiday season. “It covers everything from buying gifts for children to best ways of using up your leftover turkey.”
How much does a Europe trip really cost? – moneysense.ca, Tuesday, January 10, 2017
http://www.moneysense.ca/spend/shopping/travel/europe-trip-cost/
Barry Choi breaks down itemized costs for a two week trip to Europe. It all works out to about $475.00 per day for a couple.
How to turn unwanted gifts into useful money – thestar.com, Monday, December 11, 2017
https://www.thestar.com/business/personal_finance/2017/12/11/how-to-turn-unwanted-gifts-into-useful-money.html
Tara Deschamps addresses how to sell your unwanted holiday gifts. And, how you can “unload unwanted gift cards on Bunz, or Kijiji or businesses like CardSwap that buy gift cards.”
Five ways to get the best online holiday deals – thestar.com, Monday, December 4, 2017
https://www.thestar.com/business/personal_finance/2017/12/04/five-ways-to-get-the-best-online-holiday-deals.html
Armina Ligaya talks with Kerry K. Taylor, a personal finance expert at Squawkfox.com. Five tips on how to manage your online shopping to ensure that you are paying the best price possible are presented, and being individually target to pay a premium.