The 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.

When 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.

Knowing how much you spend is absolutely essential to planning for your own well-being. This isn’t about spending less or more wisely, it’s just about knowledge. Take a deep breath, don’t worry about judgment, and join me to learn how to get that knowledge for yourself.

If part of what you want for the kids in your life is to help them get an education, contributing to a Registered Education Savings Plan probably makes sense. In this episode, we’re getting you ready to start and make the most of your RESP.

Your Service Canada Account is a workhorse. It’s a treasure trove of information about your student loans, EI programs, the Canadian Dental Care Plan, Canada Pension Plan, CPP Disability Plan, and Old Age Security. In this episode of Ready…Set…Money, we’ll learn how to get access to your account and what it’s useful for so you’re ready for the next time you need it.

Your CRA Account is a treasure trove of information that I guarantee you’ve needed in the past and will need again in the future. In this episode of Ready…Set…Money, learn how to get access to your account and what it’s useful for so you’re ready for the next time you need it.

Coming soon! Ready Set Money is a guide to knowing what’s important and where to find it. It’s short, sweet, and actionable, so that whether you’re getting ready to work with a financial planner, to do your own planning, or just want to get organized so you can stop thinking about it already, you’ve got a friend in your ear to help you.