Finance 101 Financial Planning Articles

Child Care Expenses

With the school year just around the corner, it’s a good time to assess your child care expenses and how the tax implications will affect you.

Redeeming Your Mutual Funds

In times when there is a downturn in the markets and the value of your investments decline, it easy to let your emotions overtake your judgment and give you the impulse to sell.

Highlights of the 2009 Federal Budget - Part 2

There were a number of measures in the 2009 Federal budget geared to encouraging home ownership and home

Six Tips for Spending Your Tax Refund

A wide-screen TV might entice you. A tropical beach might beckon. But if you can resist the temptations, there are ways to get a bigger bang for your tax refund buck.

Growing Up and Financial Wellness

Time has flown and your young little fledglings have grown.  Take a moment now to reflect on your own late teen years.  Your

"Go to School So You Can Get a Good Job!" - Part 2

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"Go to School So You Can Get a Good Job!" - Part 1

 

Investing in Your Children's Fitness Can Lead to Tax Credits

It is tough to believe that I am writing about health, fitness, and taxes all in the same article. No, this is not another episode of “The Twilight Zone”!

Building a Financial Foundation

When putting together a financial plan, whether it’s for a young person, a couple getting started, or someone nearing or at retirement, we need to make sure the foundation it is built upon is

The Stages of Your Life - Part 2

Planning for Life’s Uncertainties