Freedom 55? Statistics professor gambles his way to Freedom 43

Hockey, darts, Aussie rules football, David Beaudoin went wherever the odds led him Published Oct 02, 2023  •  Last updated 7 hours ago  •  6 minute read David Beaudoin, a Laval University statistics professor who retired at 43, thanks to gambling. Photo by David Beaudoin David Beaudoin had what many sports-loving academics would regard as a… Continue reading Freedom 55? Statistics professor gambles his way to Freedom 43

New Alternative Minimum Tax rules might mean donating more to charity this year

Jamie Golombek: AMT could be an issue for higher-income taxpayers if a charitable gift is made in 2024, as opposed to 2023 Published Sep 28, 2023  •  Last updated 3 days ago  •  5 minute read Now is the time to reach out to your tax adviser to see about minimizing the impact of the Alternative… Continue reading New Alternative Minimum Tax rules might mean donating more to charity this year

This woman needs to adjust her retirement plans as AI slowly takes over her job

Lisa dreams of a simple retirement starting at age 55 Published Sep 28, 2023  •  Last updated 4 days ago  •  5 minute read Lisa, a freelance writer, has already lost one client to AI. Photo by Getty Images/iStockphoto Companies are reimagining their business models and workflows to integrate generative artificial intelligence to both automate routine… Continue reading This woman needs to adjust her retirement plans as AI slowly takes over her job

Why you should consider a First Home Savings Account even if you can’t afford a home

Another way to save more tax-free money Author of the article: The Canadian Press Pascale Malenfant Published Sep 26, 2023  •  Last updated 6 days ago  •  3 minute read A First Home Savings Account can make financial sense even if purchasing a residence is still far in the future. Photo by Postmedia News If a… Continue reading Why you should consider a First Home Savings Account even if you can’t afford a home

FP Answers: If you knew when you were going to die and the money you would leave, what would you do differently?

The answer is ‘nothing’ if you are doing proper financial planning Published Sep 22, 2023  •  Last updated Sep 22, 2023  •  4 minute read A financial plan will help you think about and identify the things you want to have and do and when. Photo by Getty Images/iStockphoto By Julie Cazzin with Allan Norman… Continue reading FP Answers: If you knew when you were going to die and the money you would leave, what would you do differently?

TikTok is a swamp of bad financial advice, and experts are fighting back Some smart and savvy users are cutting through the hype on TikTok and Instagram

Some smart and savvy users are cutting through the hype on TikTok and Instagram Author of the article: Published May 17, 2023  •  Last updated May 17, 2023  •  5 minute read phBodrova / Shutterstock Dr. Brad Klontz first heard about TikTok through his teen nephews. After they showed him some animal videos, he kept… Continue reading TikTok is a swamp of bad financial advice, and experts are fighting back Some smart and savvy users are cutting through the hype on TikTok and Instagram

Overspending or undercharging? These can be signs that trauma has shaped your relationship with money Here’s how your mental health can affect your finances, and vice versa

Here’s how your mental health can affect your finances, and vice versa Author of the article: MoneyWise Dina Al-Shibeeb Published May 25, 2023  •  Last updated May 25, 2023  •  6 minute read Yupa Watchanakit/Shutterstock Chantel Chapman had a personal awakening at the age of 21. Suddenly, she started to connect the dots between her… Continue reading Overspending or undercharging? These can be signs that trauma has shaped your relationship with money Here’s how your mental health can affect your finances, and vice versa

Why we feel pressured to buy a home, even if it’s not the right choice for us Experts say there are a few holes in the age-old argument

Experts say there are a few holes in the age-old argument Author of the article: Published Jun 07, 2023  •  Last updated Jun 07, 2023  •  6 minute read dc_slim / Shutterstock For most Canadians, buying a home is the biggest purchase they’ll ever make. And while 77 per cent of Canadians surveyed in 2022… Continue reading Why we feel pressured to buy a home, even if it’s not the right choice for us Experts say there are a few holes in the age-old argument