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Avoiding Miscommunication In Financial Conversations

2017-07-19T12:46:07-04:00July 14th, 2017|Blog|

Sarah and John have been married for a few years. They are saving money to buy a house, when Sarah starts noticing that John is spending a lot of money while eating out at restaurants. As they struggle to stay within their budget, she starts thinking that John is being frivolous with their money and [...]

3 Personal Finance Podcasts for Your Commute

2017-06-30T15:23:45-04:00June 30th, 2017|Blog|

Podcasts are a great way to fill the time when you are stuck in the car or doing the dishes. If you enjoy learning a little more while you are on the go, check out these personal finance podcasts! 1. Listen, Money Matters Hosted by Andrew Fiebert, who previously worked at an Investment Bank as a data [...]

Reducing Pollution and Saving Money on Earth Day

2017-04-24T15:31:10-04:00April 23rd, 2017|Blog|

As we honor Earth Day this weekend, many of you may be considering your own impact on the environment. What are some ways I can reduce waste and pollution, while also saving money? Considering your driving habits is a great place to start. A University of Toronto study suggested that just a quarter of older or [...]

Need more time to file your taxes?

2017-03-27T10:46:24-04:00March 27th, 2017|Blog|

Whether you are still waiting on a needed form, or just know you won't have time to file your taxes before the deadline (April 18), you might be considering filing an extension. If this is unchartered territory for you, there are a few things you should keep in mind. Extensions give you until October 16 to [...]

How to Discuss Finances With Your Partner

2017-02-20T12:17:18-05:00February 20th, 2017|Blog|

While it is always important to foster open and honest communication with your partner, money and budgeting can be a significant point of contention. Many of us bring unique budgeting styles, financial goals, and financial habits to relationships, and it can be difficult to compromise and even learn from your partner. However, consistently discussing finances [...]

What is a fiduciary?

2017-01-23T20:42:37-05:00January 16th, 2017|Blog|

There are a lot of terms and titles used to describe financial advisors, and it can be difficult to keep track of their various meanings. One term you may hear is fiduciary or fiduciary standard. But what do those words mean? A fiduciary manages another person’s assets and is legally and ethically obligated to act in that person’s [...]