Many Canadians do not build these costs into their budget, opting instead to hold their breath and try to pay each bill as it comes up. Every child should play sports, but…
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Affording the cost of children's sports
by Dave Fleischer

Fears Overcome By Successful People
by Steve Bentley BA CFP
There are so many people whose only restriction from being successful is their prohibitions. You certainly can’t be successful if you have the wrong mindset. If you want to…

Under Construction
by Linda Ockwell-Jenner
Are you a new business owner who is so impatient, and passionate, and you just want to get started selling to your target market? If your answers are yes to the above questions,…

Healthy Summer Grilling Tips
by Dorothy Sinding
Meats & Things:Go for grilled fish more often. The healthiest types include salmon, trout and herring, which are high in heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids.Buy chicken breasts…

4 Tips to Kick-Start Your Fitness Routine
by Dorothy Sinding
The road to fitness is paved with good intentions — but sometimes it’s hard to know how to take the first steps. Whether you've taken some time away from fitness or…

Entrepreneurs Making Excuses
by Steve Bentley BA CFP
So many people feel trapped in an unfulfilled career and want to take control of their own destiny, yet constantly procrastinating about whether to actually take the plunge and…

Acknowledging The People Who Support Us
by Linda Ockwell-Jenner
As a small business owner myself I understand the many challenges associated with starting a small business, and all the work involved. It takes years, not months to build a…

When a Prospect Goes Dark
by Steve Bentley BA CFP
There is nothing more frustrating to a business owner than when a client or prospective sale goes dark. This was the subject of a recent breakfast meeting I had with a friend who…

Customer Centric Service
by Steve Bentley BA CFP
I suppose it gets to the point when you have to say something, so I am. We see it over and over again and just shake our heads. Except I am not just writing about what happened…

Plan to live to 100
by Dave Fleischer
Yes! -- you can reasonably expect to live a long, long life and you should start planning for it now.Here’s why:Population projections tell us that centenarians, those aged 100…

Leaving Your Group RRSP?
by Steve Bentley BA CFP
If you work for a company that offers a group RRSP (Registered retirement Savings Plan) program, you’re luckier than you might realize. In Canada, only 40% of employers offer a…

Housing & The Economy
by Ian Inglis
Buying a home not only impacts the homeowner’s financial situation, it also impacts national and local economies. Let’s take a look at the impact of housing on the economy.Housing…