When I was about a year old, my parents invested some money in an education savings fund for me. It was a small sum, and they never added any more to it. When I started university, the fund returned to me the original amount that my parents had invested and then, every year for the […]
Why Join a Credit Union
Credit unions are the best alternative to traditional big banks. The goal of a credit union is to serve its customers banking needs through a personal approach, accepting that the customer is the most valuable asset to the company. Credit unions survive on membership, and members are the real owners of the company, and not […]
10 Tips on Investing for Retirement
Investing for retirement is the best decision a person can make. Not only do you have to account for how you want to live your retired life, but you also have to consider becoming disabled and paying more for health care. Saving for retirement does not have to be life changing, but it WILL change […]
5 Mutual Fund Quick Start Tips
Choosing to invest in mutual funds is a great strategy for generating extra income or saving for retirement or kids’ college. There are many things to consider and lots of tools available for evaluating mutual funds, and finding extra money to fund your funds. Here are some tips on getting started with mutual funds. Your […]
Start Investing with Mutual Funds
There are many benefits to mutual funds. Easy diversification, liquidity and low transaction costs are just a a few. Mutual fund companies are the best investment product for new investors.
Income Tax Returns for Retirement Investment
Instead of spending your tax return, forgo a bit this year and invest it for your retirement. Trading off a little now will go a long way in the future.