Month: April 2016

What should you do with your tax refund?

Posted on April 26, 2016 by | 16 Comments
This is an updated post on managing your tax refund. Congratulations – because you took advantage of tax credits and deductions, and you contributed more money to your Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) this past year – you got a…
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Saving and investing resources for newbies

Posted on April 19, 2016 by | 17 Comments
Saving and investing resources for newbies Every month the My Own Advisor inbox gets emails from readers who are just starting out on their investing journey.  Again, thanks for your emails folks and keep them coming. It’s been some time since…
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Market Masters Review and Giveaway

Posted on April 12, 2016 by | 17 Comments
“My mission in writing Market Masters: Interviews with Canada’s Top Investors is to create a strong platform (but not the platform, as that would be much too grandiose), to grow awareness of Canada’s Market Masters, and to share their timeless…
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Should I get rid of my old car?

Posted on April 10, 2016 by | 76 Comments
I bought my 2000 Mazda Protégé days after I moved to Ottawa from Toronto. My Mazda was brand new and cost about $16,000 right off the lot. I recall I used my credit card to make a $500 down payment…
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