Reclaim debt control – save time and money, too The Montrealer July 1, 2012 5009 Q: I have been in debt for a number of years and it just seems to keep growing. I have a, line of credit, and some various other personal debt. What can I do to get it under control? A: There are various st...
Cost of Living – UP… Everything else – not so much The Montrealer March 1, 2012 4464 Q: It seems as if our cost of living is up, but not our incomes. Our monthly expenses are getting higher and we’re having to dip into savings to cover them. What are the best strategies to get back on track? An...
Kevin O’Leary – from Dragon’s Den to Redemption Inc. The Montrealer February 1, 2012 19772 Kevin O’Leary has worked extremely hard – make that ridiculously hard – to become rich. In a recent interview, we had a wide-ranging conversation about his early life, his incredible success with SoftKey, rebui...
Comfortable investing – investment risk levels and you The Montrealer January 3, 2012 4828 Q:I am nearing retirement in the next few years. The past year of volatile markets has made me somewhat uncomfortable with my investments, and I’ve become less confident that their value will be there when I ne...
Planning for “The Plan” The Montrealer September 20, 2011 5658 Q: I have been saving & investing for years. I have an investment advisor, an accountant, and an insurance agent. But up until now, I don’t have a financial plan. I never really thought much about it, but rece...
The best way to “play it safe” The Montrealer August 24, 2011 5328 Q: I’m trying hard to be disciplined and build my savings, but I’m feeling insecure with the fluctuations in my investments over the past few years. I’m considering moving most of my investments to GICs & b...
Tax planning strategies for your retirement life The Montrealer May 16, 2011 4510 Q: I never really thought much about tax planning until now. I recently filed my tax return, and I find that I'm paying quite a lot in taxes. I was always under the impression that retirees were entitled to m...
New Year’s Resolution Review your life – review your plan The Montrealer December 10, 2010 4956 Q: This New Year I’m committed to reviewing my finances to ensure I’m doing everything I can, but I don’t know where to start. What advice can you give me? A: As the old year gives way to the new, Canadians...
The Risks of ‘Safe’ Investments The Montrealer November 13, 2010 4996 Q: As a retiree, I am mostly invested in bonds and GICs. I am a conservative investor, but I’m beginning to get concerned over the low rates my investments are paying. Should I be worried? A: Conservative ...
Protecting Your Retirement & Your Blended Family The Montrealer July 7, 2010 4892 Q: I am planning to retire early next year, but I’m concerned about whether or not I could run out of money during my retirement. How can I best ensure that I won’t outlive my money? A: Retirement can b...
