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financial goals

Starting the year off right – with a realistic budget

January 6, 2010

Monday we talked about various financial resolutions you might make, and the importance of getting your finances in order for the new year. The best place to start, in my opinion, is with a budget.
For some reason I can’t fully understand, budgets scare people. I don’t know how many times I have heard people say [...]

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Financial New Year’s Resolutions

January 4, 2010

The new year is a time when any of us are resolving to change our behaviours for the better. You may be quitting smoking, joining a gym, or starting a new, healthier diet plan. Or, you may be taking a hard look at your finances, and deciding this is the year you get on track.
In [...]

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Invest in these stocking stuffers

December 15, 2009

Only 10 days till Christmas. Have you got your shopping done?
To help you out, I have quizzed staff at the Nova Scotia Securities Commission, as well as our followers on Twitter, for their personal finance book recommendations. These make great stocking stuffers, and offer lessons that last a lifetime.
Our top picks are:
1. The Wealthy Barber, [...]

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