Family Finance
Advocating for Flexible Work = Trade Offs
Working remotely added a more flexible work life balance to our days. If your company is returning to the office, advocating for hybrid may mean trade offs.
How to Choose Between an RRSP or TFSA
It’s that time of year again. When you’re staring down your taxes, here’s how to choose between an RRSP or TFSA…
Are Your Family Bank Accounts Safe?
But as well-practiced as we may be at budgeting, saving, and paying our bills, we may not know whether or not the money in our family bank accounts is protected in the event of a bank failure.
Kids Allowance Questions: How Much and When?
Parenting expert Alyson Schafer shares her three top questions regarding kids allowance and offers answers that make sense — or cents!
Getting a Tax Refund? Here’s Why You Should Consider Investing in an RESP
If you’re anticipating an income tax refund this year, you may already be thinking about how to spend it. There…
Why Right Now Is a Good Time to Get Serious About Your Child’s RESPs
We’ve all had enough surprises (thanks, 2020!) so now, it’s all about planning. Early preparation for post-secondary education is a great place to start.
Accepting My Family’s Financial Limitations When it Comes to Extracurricular Activities
As many as 1 in 4 parents have even gone into debt to put their children in extracurriculars, which includes sports, community programs, and arts programs.
5 Simple, Smart Ways to Save Money
Want to know more about how to save money? There are lots of easy ways for you to make small changes and reduce your spending so that you’ll see big rewards down the road.
Balancing Chores & Kids’ Allowance: Should You Pay Kids to Help?
When it comes to household chores and kids’ allowance, there is always the age-old debate: Should children be paid to help out around the house?