The seven money myths that stand in the way of a good financial plan

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[By Jennifer Cook, for Financial Independence Hub] As Canadians face year-end decisions on investments, taxes, and RRSPs, we at Co-operators have identified common gaps in financial preparedness stemming from the spread of money myths. There are many myths that can derail planning, but I’d like to talk about the top seven and offer a remedy in … Read more

Pandemic personal finance update finale: A 10-point checklist of things you should have done by now to protect or improve your money situation

[By Rob Carrick, The Globe and Mail] Hard lessons in personal finance have rained down on us since the pandemic began. The Pandemic Personal Finance Update has tried to keep track of them. The first instalment appeared March 23 and covered falling stocks and “wartime budgets” for families. Later editions looked at topics such as … Read more