Household Finance

The keep-it-simple approach to saving

Mon, 03/12/2012 - 20:48
Change your mind, open a separate account for saving and keep adding to it. Is that all there is? Yes, that’s basically it

Rob Carrick's Reader: Time = Money = Less Happiness

Mon, 03/12/2012 - 13:15
Rob Carrick rounds up the best in personal finance reading on the Web

Is your investing 'anchor' weighing you down?

Fri, 03/09/2012 - 17:38
Without using a logical rationale to determine value, we risk having our faulty impressions fill in the blanks

Save hassle, and money, by taking family vacation off-season

Fri, 03/09/2012 - 11:39
Spend March break at home, and book during times when there are fewer crowds, lower prices, and often some extras thrown in

'Virtually nobody has saved enough for retirement': Ali Velshi

Thu, 03/08/2012 - 14:52
Although Canadians are savvier than Americans about financial planning, the CNN anchor believes both embrace debt and spend too freely

Video: Retirees - stay in the market

Thu, 03/08/2012 - 14:50
Lower your risk but enter retirement still invested in stocks, says CNN's Ali Velshi

No more excuses: Why more women should take charge of their money

Thu, 03/08/2012 - 11:00
The consequences can be serious for women who rely solely on their partners to manage the finances

Good drivers still paying for the bad ones

Wed, 03/07/2012 - 11:00
An estimated 15 per cent of all insurance premiums go toward paying for fraudulent claims

Protect yourself against identity theft while travelling

Wed, 03/07/2012 - 11:00
If you're going away this March break, use these tips to protect your money and personal data

Access denied: When your bank cuts off your debit card

Tue, 03/06/2012 - 11:00
Banks can shut you down if there’s even a hint of fraud and a frozen account can be a massive inconvenience

Video: Debt and retirement advice for 20-somethings

Mon, 03/05/2012 - 11:22
Young people need to feel a sense of urgency to pay down debt, says CNN's Ali Velshi

Young more susceptible to fraud than old. Surprised?

Mon, 03/05/2012 - 11:00
Canadians 18 to 30 most casual about sharing personal information online, survey finds

Did I work for free on Feb. 29?

Fri, 03/02/2012 - 16:30
Ever wondered if a leap year brings an unpaid day of work?

Is your money getting the best return?

Fri, 03/02/2012 - 11:00
Despite rock-bottom rates being offered on savings, you can almost always get a better one if you dig around

Leasing a car is the worst financial option for most

Fri, 03/02/2012 - 11:00
The "vodoo" math of car leasing makes the deal look better than it is. In reality, leasing has the highest cost of borrowing in the marketplace

Cash-strapped Canadians give RRSPs a pass

Thu, 03/01/2012 - 12:30
More than half were not planning to contribute, citing lack of funds

Five ways to cut wedding costs

Thu, 03/01/2012 - 11:30
The Big Day shouldn't leave you will a Big Bill and a Big Debt