Author Archives: Lisa

10 Tips to Make Your Frequent Flyer Points Go Further

Your frequent flyer points have the potential to be a great benefit if they are used wisely and efficiently. But there are so many programs out there with a variety of rules, regulations, and products or services for which your … Continue reading

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Is it Time to Invest?

There are those who feel that the market has risen too far too fast. Some are predicting a double dip decline. For every view that the market is rising there is an equal number who feel the opposite will be … Continue reading

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Budgeting to Reduce Debt

Debt reduction is one of the most important goals to map out within your budget, but it is often the easiest one to neglect or put on the backburner. Let’s say you’ve finally gotten serious about creating a budget for … Continue reading

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10 Ways to Save for Retirement

In the aftermath of the Global Financial Crisis many people are wondering how they are going to be able to retire on their now depleted portfolios. Some are now planning to work longer, while others are looking for ways to … Continue reading

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Ways to reduce debt by budgeting

As the world moves out of recession, it’s never been more important to assess your finances and sort out any debt problems you may have. Although the recession will have left a lot of us with debts, it is important … Continue reading

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Planning Your Financial Strategy Using Your Rear View Mirror

Let’s start with a metaphor. Your financial strategy is a bit like driving your car. You have a destination; let’s call it Retirement City. You plan your route to get from here to there. This is your savings and investment … Continue reading

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Get Paid to Wait

The headlines continue to report bad news. Corporate bailouts, high unemployment figures and ballooning government deficits, not to mention swine flu, make the average Canadian wonder why they should invest in equities at all. But what are the alternatives? Interest … Continue reading

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Financial Advisor Scam

The financial services advisory profession was shaken by a scam announced early in July 2009. Although the facts are still being gathered by the authorities, it appears that a Montreal resident, posing as a financial advisor for many years, has … Continue reading

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Spending Profile, New Feature Release: Monthly Statements

We released a new feature into Spending Profile today – you can now download monthly statements directly from the website. You can choose any month from any year without restriction. They are in html format with embedded images, so there … Continue reading

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New version of Spending Profile released!

We are very pleased to announce that a new version of Spending Profile has been released! Version 3.1 contains numerous new features that our members have been requesting for a long time, as well as improvements in speed. Thanks for … Continue reading

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