by Miranda | Career, Financial Planning
While attending Journalism school, I listend as one of my instructors talked about the importance of having “F U money.” He explained that preparing for an alternative future was vital if we wanted to maintain journalistic integrity. My instructor was...
by Miranda | Financial Planning, Money and Psychology
One of the best things you can do for your finances is to have a plan. The right plan for your money can help you achieve financial freedom, and ensure that you have the money you need for the things you want. If you are trying to figure out what you want to...
by Miranda | Financial Planning, Real Estate
Right now, home prices (especially in the U.S.) are quite low, and mortgage rates are fairly low as well. A number of foreclosures means that there are cheap homes on the market. As a result, it is really tempting to buy a home. However, in some cases it might be to...
by Miranda | Financial Planning, Life Style
Too often, we separate our lifestyle decisions from our financial decisions. However, what we choose to do in terms of day to day living can impact our finances quite a bit. Before you assume that your lifestyle choices have no impact on your finances, consider the...
by Vanessa Santilli | Consumer Info, Economics, Financial Planning, Money and Psychology
As human beings, we too often don’t act in our own best interest–and it’s perfectly natural, says behavioural economist Dilip Soman. Speaking at the Financial Planning Standards Council’s Vision 2020 Symposium last month, Soman outlined the key...
by Miranda | Financial Literacy, Financial Planning
One of the most important things you can do for children is to teach them the basics of financial literacy. It’s important to teach your kids financial responsibility early, so that they are better equipped to succeed financially in life. You can even give...
