- 5 ways to pay off your mortgage – fast! goldengirlfinance.ca - 18 hours ago
Imagine what life would be like if one of your biggest expenses was eliminated. Here's how to make it happen... →
- The JP Morgan Chase situation explained goldengirlfinance.ca - Tue, 22 May, 2012 12:02 PM EDT
How a London-based trader known as 'Voldemort' shook up a stalwart and stable American institution →
- The Sandwich Generation: The triple threat for boomers goldengirlfinance.ca - Fri, 18 May, 2012 1:07 PM EDT
Feeling squeezed? That's the sentiment of many Canadians over the age of 45. This so-called "sandwich generation" is caught between caring for aging parents and supporting grown-up kids — and ...
- Why credit cards can be a problem goldengirlfinance.ca - Thu, 17 May, 2012 4:26 PM EDT
Study shows that poor financial literacy concerning credit cards can cause serious financial issues - especially for women →
- Being single & buying a home goldengirlfinance.ca - Wed, 16 May, 2012 1:44 PM EDT
You're a strong, single woman. You have a great career, a bright future and fantastic friends. Your life is on track — financially, emotionally, spiritually — and yet, you're still missing one big thing: ...
- Are you in credit card denial? goldengirlfinance.ca - Tue, 15 May, 2012 3:18 PM EDT
Okay, so you have some credit card debt. But seriously, who doesn't? Besides, you're quite confident your debt isn't that bad. It certainly isn't as bad as those people. Maybe that debt of yours isn't ...
- Women’s influence on the stock market goldengirlfinance.ca - Mon, 14 May, 2012 1:29 PM EDT
The influence of women's purchasing power on the performance of publicly traded companies →
- 4 things you don’t know about financial advisors goldengirlfinance.ca - Thu, 10 May, 2012 11:08 AM EDT
Think an advisor comes with a three-piece suit and a lifetime subscription to the Wall Street Journal? Think again... →
- What’s your excuse for not saving? goldengirlfinance.ca - Wed, 9 May, 2012 1:21 PM EDT
Getting to the bottom of why Canadians are saving less →
- Why time makes saving extra sweet goldengirlfinance.ca - Tue, 8 May, 2012 12:52 PM EDT
We tend to love money and loathe the passage of time, but one has more to do with the other than you might think... →
- The snowball effect on stocks goldengirlfinance.ca - Mon, 7 May, 2012 1:07 PM EDT
What happens to share prices when a news story starts to roll? →
- If Tori Spelling can downsize, why can’t you? goldengirlfinance.ca - Fri, 4 May, 2012 2:17 PM EDT
Why opting for a smaller home might just mean more life from less house. You gotta love a girl who grew up as one of the richest kids in the world (in one of the richest homes in the world … →
- Why ETFs are heating up the market & what they mean to your portfolio goldengirlfinance.ca - Fri, 4 May, 2012 2:12 PM EDT
You may have heard the term 'ETF' being bandied about the financial papers and investment news lately. From in-flight Air Canada commercials to big acquisitions, ETF firms are making waves in the investment ...
- 5 biggest costs of filing for personal bankruptcy in Canada goldengirlfinance.ca - Tue, 1 May, 2012 11:47 AM EDT
It's no secret that filing for bankruptcy will hurt your credit rating. But did you know that there's also an upfront cost for entering into bankruptcy proceedings?
- 5 most common tax-refund mistakes goldengirlfinance.ca - Mon, 30 Apr, 2012 2:31 PM EDT
There are a number of reasons why you might get a tax refund this year. And while your reaction is likely the same — ecstatic (the bigger, the better right?), have you ever wondered if getting a refund may not actually be in your best interest...quite literally?
- How getting rid of the penny makes cents for you goldengirlfinance.ca - Fri, 27 Apr, 2012 1:57 PM EDT
In March, the federal government released their much-anticipated budget. Alongside the budget cuts we've all grown to know (but admittedly, not love) was an interesting, yet perplexing, announcement: Canada ...
- Understanding personal bankruptcy in Canada goldengirlfinance.ca - Thu, 26 Apr, 2012 3:58 PM EDT
When it comes to insurmountable debt, is bankruptcy the only answer? →
- Last-minute tax tips for Canadian filers goldengirlfinance.ca - Wed, 25 Apr, 2012 12:22 PM EDT
Trying to run from your tax bill will only end up costing you more - so suck it up and file already! →
- Trust your gut: Lessons from Spanx founder Sara Blakely goldengirlfinance.ca - Tue, 24 Apr, 2012 10:54 AM EDT
Beyonce wears them. Eva Longoria wears them. Jessica Alba wears them. Gwyneth Paltrow has admitted to wearing two at a time. Frankly, the number of Spanx-spottings in Hollywood is too frequent to keep track of anymore.
- How to turn your hobby into a business goldengirlfinance.ca - Mon, 23 Apr, 2012 9:47 AM EDT
Dreaming about ditching the nine-to-five? Here's how to turn your passion into profit! →
- Are you suffering from affluenza? goldengirlfinance.ca - Fri, 20 Apr, 2012 1:48 PM EDT
As the new line of spring and summer clothes hits the stores, you might find yourself suddenly confused between that age-old question of need versus want. Do you really need another bikini? The six you ...
- How to take advantage of low mortgage rates goldengirlfinance.ca - Thu, 19 Apr, 2012 3:24 PM EDT
While it may seem that historically low interest rates have become the Canadian mortgage standard lately, don't be fooled.
- 5 ways to rate your financial fitness goldengirlfinance.ca - Wed, 18 Apr, 2012 4:06 PM EDT
We all like to think we have our financial house in order, but let's be honest for a moment, shall we? It's all too easy to sweep our little spending indiscretions under the rug — and then wave our occasional ...
- How to land that raise & negotiate like a leader goldengirlfinance.ca - Tue, 17 Apr, 2012 1:25 PM EDT
The disparity in pay between men and women in the workforce is nothing new. The glass ceiling is still in place in many professions, but some experts say the salary gap isn't the fault of employers; it's the women who are to blame.
- 7 little expenses that could cost you $1 million goldengirlfinance.ca - Mon, 16 Apr, 2012 12:03 PM EDT
Common small expenditures can make a big difference to your bottom line →
- What to do when you have no credit rating goldengirlfinance.ca - Fri, 13 Apr, 2012 12:49 PM EDT
Too many couples carry on throughout their marriage with joint accounts exclusively. While sharing the load creates a feeling of partnership and often makes sense logistically, one individual in the ...
- Emergency fund: Why you need it & how to make it happen goldengirlfinance.ca - Thu, 12 Apr, 2012 3:59 PM EDT
Your car breaks down, someone throws a baseball through your kitchen window and just when you thought things couldn't get any worse, your kids get the flu — all of them. Some people call it Murphy's Law, ...
- Say goodbye to chequing fees goldengirlfinance.ca - Wed, 11 Apr, 2012 12:20 PM EDT
Chequing fees. They're rather easy to ignore, but also rather annoying when you do notice them making their hasty appearance on your bank statement…over and over again. A dollar fifty here, another three ...
- How share repurchase plans work goldengirlfinance.ca - Tue, 10 Apr, 2012 1:07 PM EDT
This is what you might call a champagne problem. Imagine you have a company that earns so much money you don't even know what to do with it. Profits keep rolling in faster than you can spend the cash on ...
- 5 money saving myths busted goldengirlfinance.ca - Mon, 9 Apr, 2012 12:08 PM EDT
We all like to think we make smart choices with our money, or at least make some effort to save it when we can. Makes sense - why pay more than you have to? Unfortunately, the logic behind many common ...
- A woman’s guide to ‘thinking rich’ goldengirlfinance.ca - Thu, 5 Apr, 2012 2:20 PM EDT
Financial literacy. It's a formal phrase that's tossed around, but it just doesn't get to the heart of the matter, now does it? Maybe that's why so many of us aren't sure how to define financial success ...
- Tax and financial planning for the self-employed goldengirlfinance.ca - Thu, 5 Apr, 2012 2:16 PM EDT
So you've left your job and made the switch to being your own boss. While you may be feeling excited about the possibilities, the path to self-employment is often riddled with anxiety and stress regarding ...
- 5 white lies that could get your life insurance claim denied goldengirlfinance.ca - Wed, 4 Apr, 2012 12:59 PM EDT
We're all guilty of telling a little white lie every now and then. "I got it on sale" or "I'll be ready in a minute" are half-truths many of us tell or reply with abandon. But when ...
- The exempt market: The Wild West of investing goldengirlfinance.ca - Tue, 3 Apr, 2012 12:06 PM EDT
If you thought the TSX was the only game in town, you're missing out on a piece of the securities market — a very big piece, as it turns out. Although you may not be familiar with the exempt securities ...
- Investing: The Warren Buffett 10-year challenge goldengirlfinance.ca - Mon, 2 Apr, 2012 11:51 AM EDT
You've heard it before and you'll hear it again: when it comes to long-term investing, you can't beat the stock market. But is it true? Can you really do well by just investing in a few good companies ...