Category: Wealth

Image source: Unsplash When most people think about retirement, they envision a slower, softer life—a reward after decades of hard work. Maybe it’s morning coffee on a quiet porch, traveling the world, or finally tackling hobbies they never had time for. But for too many, retirement becomes a harsh wake-up call. The dream gives way…

A savings account is one of the simplest ways to grow your money without taking on risk. Whether you’re building an emergency fund or just looking for a safe place to stash extra cash, it helps you earn interest while keeping your money accessible. But not all savings accounts work the same way. The right…

My wife and I are coming up on 10 years together. As we approach this milestone, we have been looking back on some of the key things that have made our relationship successful for so long. One thing that consistently comes up is relationship communication. Being able to openly communicate with your spouse or significant…

There’s also up to $50,000 available per 50kw or higher fast charger install for businesses, schools, associations, utilities or community groups.  Newfoundland & Labrador EV rebates NL Hydro offers a rebate of $2,500 on the purchase or lease of a 100% all-electric vehicle and $1,500 for a plug-in hybrid. Visit its website to check vehicle…

Updated May 2025. Merrill Edge is the self-directed brokerage arm formed after Bank of America and Merrill Lynch merged together. They are currently offering an increased cash bonus of up to $1,000 for moving “new money” or assets over to them from another brokerage firm. The offer code is 1000PR. Offer valid for both new…

Here’s a question I was recently asked during a podcast. What would you like to tell the financial industry about how, specifically, they can better serve women? Oh boy. So much to tell. So little space. But I’d start with this: Women are NOT Men! Obvious, right? But clearly, the financial industry hasn’t gotten that memo. I’m a…

Synchrony Bank powers credit cards for many of the biggest retail brands across the country. With over 80 million customer accounts, it’s one of the largest providers of store-branded credit cards, making it likely that a card from your favorite retailer is issued by Synchrony. Unlike some traditional credit cards, Synchrony store cards often have…

A few years ago, I shared a simple yet powerful idea for managing your portfolio in retirement: hold a low-cost, globally diversified equity ETF for long-term growth, and pair it with a high-interest savings ETF or money market fund to cover short-term cash flow needs (12-24 months). I called it a two-fund solution, and the…

Automotive Tesla is often thought of as the leader in the electric vehicle revolution. After all, it was one of the first companies to make wide-scale charging available throughout many states in the U.S. That said, not every state is Tesla-friendly. You’d be hard-pressed to find Tesla charging stations in these eight states, making them…

This is how the travel hacking world works in a nutshell: Get a credit card with a huge welcome bonus Scour reward ticket calendars for amazing deals, which are often last minute Take advatange of transfer bonuses to get extra points And the hard part of all this, beyond the spending, is that it requires…