Archive for November 2013
Government-funded Business Financing Programs
An earlier post about the Canada Small Business Financing Program provided an overview about the program including eligibility criteria. However, there are other programs targeted toward specific aspects of running a business such as purchase of real estate, equipment, etc. that could be used by an entrepreneur. This post looks at some of those targeted…
Read MoreQtrade Investor Canada Discount Broker Review
Last week I wrote about the top discount brokers that offer U.S Dollar RRSPs/TFSA accounts with Qtrade Investor as one of the candidates. After that post, a number of readers emailed me about Qtrade and what makes them so popular, especially among Globe Investor readers. As one of the few independent discount brokerages remaining, Qtrade…
Read More5 Lessons Learned as a First-Time Landlord
Ever since I was young I’ve aspired to be a homeowner. In August 2012 my lifelong goal became a reality when I purchased my first home. Home ownership was a big step – for the first time I was out on my own. Buying a house on your own is tough, but being a first-time…
Read MoreReader Mail: $1M House – Should I Downsize my Home?
The personal finance questions via email keep rolling in. Recently, Heather inquired about her financial situation and how would she go about reaching her goals. She is recently divorced and raising a child. While married, she worked in the family business, but now her only income is spousal and child support payments. She has a…
Read MoreWalmart Credit Card Review (Canada) – How Does it Stack Up?
For one reason or another, I’ve been getting a number of emails looking for my opinion on the Walmart credit card. Generally, I prefer credit card rewards to be flexible, like a cash back credit card, rather than being locked into a single vendor. However, there are some vendors that offer good value, like Loblaws…
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