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Posted in Uncategorized on Mar 31st, 2009
I’ve long been a fan of money sense magazine. They have just the right blend of the serious investing content with the more day-to-day information about money that I want. If you subscribe to just one money-oriented publication, I recommend them. It’s bimonthly so you won’t feel inundated, it’s written in accessible language, and comes [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Mar 28th, 2009
Each Saturday, I will be responding to a reader’s specific Money Question. Today’s, from K, is about what to do with mediocre mutual funds – and they were mediocre before the market tumble. I bet a lot of people will relate to her conundrum -
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Here’s my question:
Like many people, I have lost a lot of [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Mar 26th, 2009
Some readers will recall I joined the Green Party last year. And, no j/k, in a few years, I hope to run for office.
I was reading up on some of their policy statements. What do you think of this:
The Green Party of Canada believes that taxation policies should send a strong message about what we [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Mar 25th, 2009
What I suffer in produce prices up here I will make up for by eating at home more. A lot more.
Much as I cheer for Yellowknife, it is decidedly lacking many good options for dining out (with a couple exceptions). Mind you, Vancouver is a hard act to follow, as Raul will attest. But I [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Mar 24th, 2009
Most of what we hear regarding the economy is doom and gloom. Most recently there have been numerous articles pointing out that as Ontario nosedives, the implications will ripple to other provinces. When I was in Vancouver, there were almost daily tweets about layoffs – Electronic Arts, Nokia, 24hours and I personally witnessed layoffs at [...]
Posted in praxis on Mar 23rd, 2009
I’ve long felt awkward about this whole latte thing. It’s the quintessential metaphor for foolish spending of money. You know, as in, a latte a day costs enough over a year that you could go to Europe with the same amount, or better yet, put it into your RRSP.
Well, I’ve always had a weakness for [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Mar 18th, 2009
I’m sure the local video rental store will have all I need, but I couldn’t resist trying out zip.ca – Canada’s answer to netflicks.
It seems a really good deal. For $6 monthly, I get one free dvd mailed to me, with a return envelope, each month. I received my first dvd today – the first [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Mar 17th, 2009
Guest Post
Paul LeBlanc, President
FASTSIGNS Vancouver
Suite 200 – 625 West Kent Ave. Vancouver BC V6P 6T7
Office: (604) 327-3278 x 23
photo credit: Roland
I sell advertising for a living. I have nothing at all against advertising.
I run a sign company. And while we do make some signs to direct and inform people about various things, about 90% of [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Mar 14th, 2009
I used to feature case studies on Saturdays. For the next few months, however, I am not working with any clients in order to focus on settling into my new job and my new life up here in Yellowknife.
In lieu, I thought it would be interesting and fun to take questions, and give my thoughts [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Mar 13th, 2009
True story, by Captain Sarcastic, verified (and expanded upon) by Snopes:
On my way home from the second job I’ve taken for the extra holiday ca$h I need, I stopped at Taco Bell for a quick bite to eat. In my billfold is a $50 bill and a $2 bill. That is all of the cash [...]
