by Money Man | Money Man, Scams
First of all, I’m not an economist. Having said that, I’m also not a rancher but I think I can recognize the, shall we say, residue of cattle. With that mind set let’s take a look at trickle-down economics. Apparently the idea is if things are good for rich people...
by Ray | Consumer Info, Investing, Scams
This is the second post in our fraud awareness series, earlier this week we talked about how to spot an investment scam. Today we present you with a visual to highlight a few important facts about investment fraud and how to recognize reflags. According to Canadian...
by Miranda | Consumer Info, Investing, Scams
One of the best ways to build wealth over the long term is to invest. Wise investments can overcome market downcycles during the long-term, and help you efficiently amass a larger nest egg. However, not every investment opportunity is a legitimate one. Scammers trying...
by Money Man | Consumer Info, Debt & Credit, Money Man
In the initial installment of Money Man our hero helped a family withstand pressure from noted automobile personage, The Closer. In this installment Money Man helps a consumer deal with another car lot personage, The Finance Guy. The Finance Guy may not exert the...
by Miranda | Consumer Info, Credit Score, Debt & Credit
One of the most frustrating experiences is being turned down for a loan because of your credit score. Your ability to borrow money isn’t the only thing affected by your credit score, though. Insurers might use your credit score to determine your premiums. A low...
by Danielle Arbuckle | Consumer Info, Financial Planning
Taking out a home equity line of credit (HELOC) has become a popular way to borrow. A recent survey commissioned by the TitlePLUS title insurance program showed that more than one-third (36%) of Canadians have a HELOC. This makes sense when you think about the...