We are failing financial literacy
The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) found the average investor answered only 53% of financial questions correctly, so why are we so...
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Jenna Trollope
- Feb 15
- 2 min
Canadians are about to transfer $1 TRILLION
This is the largest transfer of wealth in history and we NEED to talk about this. Before 2026, over $1 trillion worth of assets will pass...
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Jenna Trollope
- Nov 5, 2022
- 3 min
Would you mind the government managing your affairs?
When we get into a car, we know there's a possibility of an accident. We won't get into a crash every time, but we have car insurance and...
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Jenna Trollope
- Nov 3, 2022
- 2 min
How free is our health care?
Mental health has been a focus in the media after a year of isolation and an onslaught of horrible news. All of us could use a hug from...
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Andrek Satkunarajah
- Sep 7, 2022
- 2 min
Where did all the pensions go?
Defined benefit pension plan (DBPP) Disability Insurance Long-Term Care Insurance They have something in common over the last decade. Can...
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Jenna Trollope
- Aug 31, 2022
- 2 min
Canadian Income Tax: 101
Nothing can be certain in this world except death and taxes, and Canada’s taxes are as plenty as our lakes and mountains. We are taxed on...
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Jenna Trollope
- Aug 16, 2022
- 3 min
The ins and outs of registered accounts
RRSPs, TFSAs, and RESPs, oh my! Once you have your toe into investing, you will find account types with a variety of benefits. They can...
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Jenna Trollope
- Aug 12, 2022
- 2 min
How do you save up for a house?
In 2022, buying your first home is a daunting goal. To start, while home sales were down 38.8%, the price of those sales was still up...
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Andrek Satkunarajah
- Aug 10, 2022
- 3 min
Cost of Purchasing a home
A guideline of costs to expect when buying a home. Pre Approval: This stage is the preparation for your down payment. Focus on what you...
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Andrek Satkunarajah
- Jun 24, 2022
- 2 min
Are you a risk taker? Gambling on the unpredictable future
If there was a 50% probability you or your spouse pass away, have a heart attack, or become disabled before age 65, what is the first...
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Jenna Trollope
- Jun 23, 2022
- 2 min
Master Your Money Mindset
How we were raised plays a huge role in how we see the world and how we think about money. We watched our parent's financial decisions as...
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Jenna Trollope
- Jun 17, 2022
- 2 min
Your life could be covered
Fortunately, we have free health care in Canada and some additional perks if you have a health insurance plan with your workplace. If you...
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Jenna Trollope
- Jun 17, 2022
- 2 min
Where to begin with bank accounts
So many accounts, how do you know which is right for you? When you go to the bank, you can open a savings and a chequing account. A...
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Jenna Trollope
- Jun 14, 2022
- 1 min
Waverley Wealth: How do you prepare for your first mortgage?
Janine Purves of Waverley Wealth speaks with Rina D'Avino, a mortgage specialist with TMG The Mortgage Group. So you have decided to...
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Jenna Trollope
- Jun 14, 2022
- 1 min
Waverley Wealth: What is a credit score
Janine Purves of Waverley Wealth speaks with Rina D'Avino, a mortgage specialist with TMG The Mortgage Group. What is a credit score and...
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Jenna Trollope
- Apr 19, 2022
- 1 min
How to buy your first home?
Janine Purves of Waverley Wealth talks to Toronto-based real estate agent Emir Dickson of the Red Square Team with Royal LePage about the...
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Jenna Trollope
- Mar 7, 2022
- 3 min
Anna Delvey, meet the Tinder Swindler
We had begun living online far before the world was thrown into a pandemic. However, now it has become our primary source of connection...
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Jenna Trollope
- Jul 23, 2021
- 2 min
Eliminate Monthly Costs
Written by Jenna Trollope Do not worry, I am not suggesting you spend nothing. Please pay your rent and your phone bill, but try to...
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Jenna Trollope
- Jul 23, 2021
- 2 min
The Faces of Finance
Written by Jenna Trollope My mother has a great line for anyone who has no clue what is going on with their funds. She says they are an...
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Jenna Trollope
- Jul 22, 2021
- 2 min
Do More to Make More
Written by Jenna Trollope Spend less than you make. It is as simple as that. To have extra money at the end of the month, you either need...
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