[29 Mar 2009 | Comments ]
Canada Loses More Credit

The landscape of Canada’s credit is about to undergo a big change. Canada’s big 3 credit bureaus have always been Transunion, Equifax and Experian. But Canadians will soon only have the dynamic duo of Transunion and Equifax remaining, as Experian announces that it’s ceasing Canadian operations as soon as April 17, 2009. The loss of Experian as a business is just one of many companies exiting Canada. The loss of a credit bureau might just be the catalyst to for consumers to wonder if they’ve been viewing a more rosy …

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[31 May 2007 | Comments ]
PH&N - Solid Performance, Low MERs, Now More Accessible!

Coming back from a month of vacationing, I needed to catch up on all the past financial headlines. But I could care less about the recent China markets situation, or the Canadian Federal bank decision on Canadian interest rate. My mind’s still in vacation mode, I suppose… but the bargain hunter in me loves hearing about good deals, and the fact that PH&N is now making its products more accessible to Canadian investors was a headline I naturally gravitated towards.
I’ve previously blogged on how I loved PH&N - a Canadian …

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[18 Apr 2007 | Comments ]
BCE Deal: Buyers And Sellers, But Who Is The Sucker?

If you haven’t heard, let me catch you up by saying that Bell Canada (BCE) recently announced that it is in leveraged buy-out talks with a consortium of Pension Plans (including Ontario Teachers Pension Plan) and private equity firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. (KKR). The stock price has been pushed up amidst the frenzy created by BCE’s senior management.
I couldn’t express my feelings on this any better than Mark Evans. Mark has been writing about the telecom industry for years. He lays out very nicely talkiing points that mirror …

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[10 Apr 2007 | Comments ]
Stephen Colbert Creates His Own 401K!

Nation, if you’re like me, everyone’s crazed about tax season. I haven’t file my taxes yet, but that doesn’t mean I haven’t done my taxes. There’s a difference! More on that next time..
But why is it a “season”? Why worry about it only this time of the year? Shouldn’t we treat it with an around-the-year preparation attitude? I guess one person simply can’t change the mass hysteria around this topic. But one man is doing his best to help you out — Stephen Colbert. He has the funniest solution to …

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[27 Feb 2007 | Comments Off ]
Discovering The Ultimate Gift

I am nothing if not consistent, and staunchingly stubborn in my views and opinions. Remember when I first opened the debate on money vs. happiness? Maybe you’ve caught my recent thoughts about lack of money creating unhappiness when I decided to add “The Pursuit Of Happyness” to my list of movies to watch.
And while most people just got over the excitement of the Academy Awards, I’m staying excited to recommend another movie for you! The movie isn’t even out yet, but the theme and inspiration for the movie will certainly …

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[6 Feb 2007 | Comments ]
<strike>Does</strike> Do The Rich Know Something That The Poor Don’t? I Don’t Think So!

You know what really grinds my gears? Personal finance marketing ploys that work! It’s in the media everywhere! I swear that every time I hear “Learn What The Rich Know, That The Poor Don’t!“, an angel somewhere must be losing its wings. Who would fall for that crap? Yet everyday, common folks are baited into believing that its their lack of knowledge causing all their financial woes. Guess what, there are tons of people out there willing to sell you the cure… for suckers!
But it’s not just profit-hungry creeps who …