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Tax-Free Savings Accounts – Are They Right For You? by Jennifer & Andrea Kirby

sarahf — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 02:43:43 +0000

This year will be remembered not only for market turmoil, but also for the introduction of the TFSA, the most revolutionary tool for Canadians to save since the inception of RRSPs.

Green investing – why bother?

jkirby — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 23:27:45 +0000

Increasingly, Canadians are deciding that they want to invest in a way that is aligned with their social conscience. What that conscience tells them differs from person to person and from fund company to fund company.

From there, individual investors, the media, and critics wonder aloud whether there is any point at all to selecting funds that have used various screens to select companies they believe are making a positive change.

The Best Mother’s Day Gift You Can Give Yourself

jkirby — Tue, 06 May 2008 13:48:35 +0000

This Mother's Day, Jennifer and Andrea Kirby, of the Kirby Financial Group write about the best gift you can give yourself this Mother's Day.

Mothers are amazing individuals and seem to be able to balance so many things from birthday parties to high-powered careers. We are often thinking about everyone else first, our children, our friends and our family. With this, it seems that finances are often left on the back-burner.

For many women, the idea of a financial plan is overwhelming and intimidating therefore many women do not seek financial or investment advice. In our practice we see women approaching retirement that have no idea what they have or how their money will work for them.

Women In Black – An Inspiration this Valentines Day

shellyv — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 17:57:47 +0000

Here it is February and Valentines day is just around the corner.
This months issue centres around the theme of "Treats for Mom".
This brings to mind some of the more traditional gifts such as flowers, chocolate (always good) and a well deserved trip to the Spa.

Sometimes treats take an entirely different meaning.

I was recently helping out in my mothers clothing store on a Saturday morning and after returning from down the boardwalk to get a cup of coffee I spotted a group of women dressed in Black standing across the road.
An hour later one of the women entered our store and I had an opportunity to hear about a movement that I had been completely unaware of.

Identity Theft: How It Happens And Avoiding It

jsadler — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 03:13:46 +0000

You or someone you know may have experienced some form of identity theft. The US government estimates up to 9 million Americans have their identities stolen each year (source ftc.com). The crime takes many forms. Identity thieves may rent an apartment, obtain a credit card, or establish a telephone account in your name. You may not find out about the theft until you see your credit report or credit card or bank statement and notice unauthorized charges—or you get a call from a collection agency. Find out how identity theft happens and how to avoid it.

Christmas on a Budget

JulieTremblay — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 21:14:27 +0000

Certified financial planner, Julie Tremblay, asks does staying on budget during the holiday season seem like a pipe dream to you?

Introducing the Art Flip and Other Too Good To Be True Schemes

shellyv — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 19:06:49 +0000

Shelly Vold, of the Vold Financial Group, writes about the extremely interesting topic of the Art Flip.

Looking Professional on a Budget

jkirby — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 20:01:08 +0000

Jennifer and Andrea Kirby asked four Canadian women how they 'dress for success". Discover their strategies for making their fashion dollars work for them.

Socially Responsible Investing

shellyv — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 20:33:52 +0000

Shelly Vold, of the Vold Financial Group, writes about socially responsible investing.

Money Doesn’t Grow On Trees

jkirby — Tue, 29 May 2007 02:57:00 +0000

Jennifer Kirby and Andrea Kirby of the Kirby Financial Group in Calgary bring us an excellent overview of how to raise financially responsible children.