About Money

21
Dec

A new survey says 36 per cent of Canadians are feeling more stressed about money now than a year ago with half of those between the ages of 18 and 34. Read more from the original source: Canadians increasingly stressed about their finances

21
Dec

A new survey says 36 per cent of Canadians are feeling more stressed about money now than a year ago with half of those between the ages of 18 and 34. View original post here: Canadians increasingly stressed about their finances

05
May

Avoiding Impulse Spending!!

Answer these questions truthfully: 1.)    Does your spouse or partner complain that you spend too much money? 2.)    Are you surprised each month when your credit card bill arrives at how much more you charged than you thought you had? 3.)    Do you have more shoes and clothes in your closet than you could ever possibly wear? 4.)    Do you own every new gadget before it has time to collect dust on a retailer’s shelf? 5.)    Do you buy things you didn’t know you wanted until you saw them on

16
Jul

In today's economy, bankruptcy has become a major problem in the United States. Even though bankruptcy is a way for people o get out of financial hardship, bankruptcy is really not a good way to do that when there are other possible solutions for you. Some people think that once they declare bankruptcy, they will be saved from their debt. But, the truth is that filing for bankruptcy isn't a good way to pay your creditors, no matter what Chapter you plan on taking. Sometimes, people

02
Jul

Currency Trading As An Economic Activity

Each country issued their own banknotes as currency. Different names were given to them such as Franc, Dinar, Krone, Lira, Peso, Mark, Rial, Pound, Rupee and Ruble. Some countries gave their currencies the same name as, for example, dollar by Canada, the United States, Malaysia, Australia, Zimbabwe and Singapore. A common currency has been adopted by some as Euro for the European Union. International trade in goods and services required the trade to be transacted with their respective currencies. The exchange rates between the currencies

13
Jun

For those going on holiday abroad, choosing the best currency rate may not be too high up on your list of priorities. However, failing to do a bit of research before you leave could end up costing you more than you had bargained for. We will have a look at some of the choices you have and help determine which option is right for you. Of all options, cash is definitely the most obvious and benefits from being the most widely accepted of all payment methods.

03
Jun

If you have ever considered investing in the stock market but have no previous experience, you should look into basic stock market training. It is crucial to keep in mind that this is not a "hobby". It is a business and should be treated that way. There are many books and resources that offer stock market training so that you can become knowledgeable and prepared for the many intricacies of the stock market. There are some basic terms that you should be familiar with as part

26
Apr

What Does Money Cost?

Original article by Kevin McElroy, Resource Prospector According to the Wall Street Journal, each new $100 bill set to be introduced into circulation on February 10, 2011 will cost the Treasury 11.8 cents to produce.  Complete with holograms, security fibers, bells, whistles, kazoos and probably a computer chip or two, poor old Ben Franklin is starting to

22
Apr

8 Financial Tips For Young Adults

Original post by Amy Fontinelle Sadly, the education of personal finance leaves much to be desired in high school or college, leaving young students fairly clueless about how to manage their money when they're out in the real world for the first time. If you think that understanding personal finance is way above your head, though, you're wrong. All it takes to get started on the right path is the willingness to do a little

06
Apr

The Rule of 72

The Rule of 72, the Rule of 70 and the Rule of 69 are methods for estimating an investment's doubling time. The number in the title is divided by the interest percentage per period to obtain the approximate number of periods (usually years) required for doubling. These rules apply to exponential growth and are therefore used for compound interest as opposed to simple interest calculations. They can also be used for decay to obtain a halving time. The choice of number is mostly a matter of preference