Money has always had a way of dividing people. Throughout history, we’ve seen society split into classes—kings and subjects, lords and serfs, supervisors and workers, the wealthy and the poor. Even in our modern world, where opportunities seem more open, the boundaries between social classes are still very real, often defined by how much money … Read more
Taking Control of Your Financial Life You wouldn’t drive a car without knowing how to operate it, yet many people approach their finances with far less care. In the same way that cars come with a driver’s manual that often ends up unread in the glove box, there’s a tendency to leave financial management to … Read more
We all have a deeply rooted need to belong and be accepted, and we naturally gather in groups where we feel comfortable. Unfortunately, it’s within these groups that we experience the power of peer pressure. While the term “peer pressure” might sound old-fashioned, today’s versions—like “following the herd” and “fear of missing out” (FOMO)—essentially mean … Read more
Take a drive through downtown Toronto’s financial district some evening and you’ll see tall, well-lit buildings. These are the ivory towers built on financial empires: Manulife Financial, Brookfield Asset Management, CIBC, TD Canada Trust, BMO, CI Financial, and Sun Life, to name but a few. Ever wonder who pays for those ivory towers? How do … Read more
What is an investment account and how can it help you save for the future? An investment account is an online platform that links you to the stock markets, usually through a bank or similar financial institution. Your bank accounts will be linked to the investment account. Setting up the account requires enrolling with a … Read more
