How Much of My Income Should I Save?
Saving is an important aspect of personal finance. By saving, you can achieve your long term financial goals and obtain the more expensive things in life that you have always wanted. Since saving is so crucial, the question now becomes, “how much of my income should I save?” The answer… Read More
A Beginner’s Guide to Investing Money
One of the big topics within the world of personal finance is investing. Investing involves spending money now to make more money in the future. What you spend your money on today will impact your financial future so it’s important to understand the consequences of your expenditures. Many Canadians invest… Read More
Sprout – Simplify Your Finances
We are extremely excited to announce the launch of our App (currently in Beta) that will simplify & demystify money for Canadians. This is a huge milestone for [Sprout Financial Inc] us and we’re excited to get our user’s feedback so we can continue to Sprout (pun intended!). How Does… Read More
Everything You Need to Know About a Financial Plan
Claudia DoRego, Planswell As you begin to plan out what you would like your financial future to look like, based on both your short and long-term goals, you’ll realize that there is a variety of money managing strategies that you can use to help. A term that… Read More
What is a Wire Transfer?
There are a variety of ways you can send money, particularly in this day and age with the accessibility and ease of banking technology. Wire transfers are one of the many ways to send money but are especially useful if you want the money to get where it is supposed… Read More
Who Can Freeze Your Bank Account in Canada?
Having a frozen bank account is absolutely frustrating and nerve-wracking. Freezing bank accounts is a tool that creditors often use to get the attention of those who owe them money, particularly if other forms of communication have not worked in the past. When your bank accounts are frozen, you are… Read More
Is 0% Financing Really a Good Deal?
When it comes to getting a loan, interest is typically a part of the overall package. Obviously, the lower the rate, the less you’ll have to pay over the life of the loan, making it a more affordable arrangement. For this reason, it makes… Read More
How to Put Your Finances First as an Adult Living With Your Parents
Buying a house and even renting an apartment can be super expensive these days, especially if you live in certain cities in Canada. Take Toronto, for example, where the average home price is a whopping $824,336, and rent is still pretty steep at $2,550 for a 2-bedroom unit. Read More
Do You Bank Online? Are You Sure Your Computer is Safe?
In collaboration with our partner FixMeStick. Do you use online banking? Do you think you’re secure because you already have an antivirus program? Think again. Consider the seatbelt and airbag in your car – they both work in conjunction to keep you safe, one without the other could… Read More