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You think term always beats whole life insurance? Think again!

Posted on September 30, 2012 by Mark | 19 Comments

You think term always beats whole life insurance? Think again! This post is by Brian Poncelet, an insurance specialist and independent certified financial planner (CFP) who has been working in the financial services industry since 1994. For years some financial…

Weekend Reading – the end of some blogs and the growth of others

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Mark | 14 Comments

Earlier this week I learned Balance Junkie is calling it quits. Balance Junkie will continue on with other bloggers providing site content but I will miss Kim’s frank and passionate views about personal finance and the financial industry in general. …

Reflections and Highlights from CPFC12

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Mark | 30 Comments

Over the last couple of weeks as part of my Weekend Reading posts, I’ve mentioned the Canadian Personal Finance Conference (CPFC). The 2012 edition was held in Toronto this past weekend and to sum up the event in a few…

A few simple things I do to save more money

Posted on September 23, 2012 by Mark | 5 Comments

Smart shopping never goes out of style whether it’s in the store or online. Here at My Own Advisor, I’m always looking for ways to save more money. Saving can come in the form of being financially responsible for some of…

Weekend Reading – Laptop back, CPFC12 and great blogs

Posted on September 20, 2012 by Mark | 9 Comments

It was a good week folks and it’s shaping up to be a great weekend. I got my laptop back on Tuesday, they fixed my LCD screen and it works as good as new. Work was busy this week but I…

DIY Investor Profile – Robert Gibb

Posted on September 17, 2012 by Mark | 0 Comments

Robert Gibb is a Victoria-based Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRIP) investor who has been investing in dividend paying stocks for years. My Own Advisor recently contacted this seasoned do-it-yourself (DIY) investor to answer a few questions about investing in stocks, his…

Month: September 2012

You think term always beats whole life insurance? Think again!

Weekend Reading – the end of some blogs and the growth of others

Reflections and Highlights from CPFC12

A few simple things I do to save more money

Weekend Reading – Laptop back, CPFC12 and great blogs

DIY Investor Profile – Robert Gibb

How I Save Money on Auto Insurance

Final Take – The Little Book of Bull Moves in Bear Markets – Weathering the economy

Another Take – The Little Book of Bull Moves in Bear Markets – Is the U.S. economy doomed?

My Take – The Little Book of Bull Moves in Bear Markets