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At this time of the year, outside is cooler (read colder) and people typically spend more time indoors. Reading is one of my favourite activities and if I can squeeze in a good book or ten, I am here for it. This time of the year also reminds me that a new year will soon… Read More »Fall Reading List: 7 Books to Read About Personal Finance
It’s quite possible that I’m allowing thousands of dollars to escape through the crack in my bank account. I’m scared of investing simply because I don’t understand many of the concepts. But because I love to read, I think that finding the best investment books for beginners is the way for me to become immersed… Read More »Best Investment Books for Beginners | Odd Cents
Can you really save half of your income? The mere thought of doing this sounds like something out of a movie. With all of these bills, retirement planning, the ten percent savings rule, insurance contributions and taxes, it would be quite a challenge. Is it really possible to find a solid personal finance strategy to… Read More »Odd Savings: How to Save Half of Your Income Link Roundup – 12/12
I’m so happy that the election is over. I was anxious about what could happen when the final results were announced. Financial investment news reports were expecting the worst if the unexpected occurred. The markets were going to fall, burst and then shrivel up and die. But then when the unexpected occurred, the markets did… Read More »Odd Election: Financial Investment News Link Round Up – 11/14
The following is a guest post from Ethan Rockford of Readies. Financial inspiration can be hard to maintain. On one hand, bills are enough incentive to keep you working and earning a paycheck. Yet, at the same time, it is easy to feel as though you’ve settled-in to a financial rut. Is your income lagging… Read More »3 Ways to Improve Your Financial Outlook
The best way to plan for retirement is to start now. Planning ahead using the right retirement planning tools will ensure that you are prepared for the future. Figuring out a suitable retirement plan includes assessing your future needs based on current or expected factors such as marital status, dependents, mortgages and loans, lifestyle and… Read More »Navigating Retirement Planning Tools
Do you have a plan for retirement? I remember a conversation with a former manager a few years ago about retirement. Back then she was in her early fifties and looking ahead to her retirement in the next fifteen years (at that time.) After I told her that I was going to sign up for… Read More »Case Study: I Did Not Plan For Retirement
I’m in full agreement with teaching children about personal finance. Financial responsibility does not begin when you make a few mistakes and then decide to correct them. It begins when you have a clear understanding about the consequences of your actions and you are knowledgeable about the choices that you have. And the best way… Read More »Teaching Children About Personal Finance
There are many types of savings accounts that are offered by the various types of financial institutions. Unfortunately, none of them tell you how to choose a savings account. Instead, they focus on explaining why you should choose one of their products. The infographic below explains how to choose a savings account, by explaining some… Read More »How to Choose a Savings Account That’s Right For You
The gamut of personal finance blogs have effectively and efficiently analysed the existence of an emergency fund and the benefits of having one. However, there is no one size fits all solution for each and every situation. Rather, the individual should look at his/her situation and create a plan which examines all possibilities. Odd Cents… Read More »Case Study: How to Start an Emergency Fund