Today’s episode is another (relatively) long one, because it’s about the basics of income tax, and there’s a lot to know (plus, it’s so much fun…for a certain value of fun). It’s worth it though: familiarity decreases anxiety, less anxiety means more ability to think clearly, and thinking clearly means better decision making and more power over your own life.
Read MoreToday’s episode is a long one, because your employee benefits (if you have them) are important to Present You and to Future You, and it takes time to understand what they are and how they work. And, fair warning: this episode has homework.
Read MoreIf you’re one of those few, those happy few with a defined benefit pension plan, let’s talk about the four most important questions you might want to know the answers to: when you’ll get it, how much you’ll get, whether it’s going to increase with the cost of living, and what happens if you leave your job before you retire. Find out where to get all this information (and who to talk to if you can’t) in today’s episode.
Read MoreThe evidence is in: when disaster hits, your first responders are probably not going to be actual first responders. They’re going to be your neighbours. Investing in your community is more than just an insurance policy against dealing with a bad situation on your own, though: it’s also a great way to build a better world, one block at a time.
Read MoreWhen you give your money to someone in the hopes that it will create new money, it’s a good idea to know what you’re investing in. In today’s episode, we’ll take a little trip through investing 101 and the first steps you need to take to understand what you own and what you should expect from it.
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