Beat The Bank Canadian Guide To Simply Successful Investing

With Canadian personal savings lower than ever before and household debt going through the roof, many people are in dire need of financial advice. But can a book that includes sex, zombies, pancakes, and Star Trek really help? You might be surprised. Wealthing Like Rabbits is a fun, entertaining guide to personal finance that proves sound money management doesn’t have to be painful and neither does learning about it. Combining a unique blend of humour and perspective with everyday common sense, Robert R. Brown takes you through the basics of financial planning by using anecdotes and pop culture to shed light on some of the most important, yet often mismanaged aspects of personal finance. Covering subjects ranging from retirement savings and mortgages to credit cards and debt, this book will arm you with simple strategies to help you balance your life goals with your financial responsibilities. Wealthing Like Rabbits is a smart, accessible, never-boring romp through personal finance that you will certainly count as one of your best investments ever.

Successful real estate investments play an essential role in Canadian investors' portfolios. The growth in wealth in real estate markets has presented investors with tremendous opportunities to capitalize on and expand their range of investments, and has moved real estate investing from a niche product to a pillar of smart portfolio diversification. In Making Money in Real Estate, 2nd Edition, Douglas Gray demystifies the Canadian real estate market for novice investors and presents new strategies for veteran investors. Learn to: Understand the real estate market cycles Find a property and assess its investment potential Build a trustworthy real estate team Arrange financing on good terms Use negotiating tactics that work Understand tax and legal issues Manage a property Avoid the pitfalls that many investors fall into Examine the pros and cons of non-residential property investment options Readers of previous editions will appreciate the vital changes to mortgage rules, taxation and legislation, and the inclusion of information on commercial real estate. Thorough coverage in plain English makes Making Money in Real Estate, 2nd Edition the next logical step for investors who want to begin or expand their real estate portfolios, and is a critical and indispensable tool in investment decision making.

Adopt the investment strategy that turned a school teacher into a millionaire Millionaire Teacher shows you how to achieve financial independence through smart investing — without being a financial wizard. Author Andrew Hallam was a high school English teacher. He became a debt-free millionaire by following a few simple rules. In this book, he teaches you the financial fundamentals you need to follow in his tracks. You can spend just an hour per year on your investments, never think about the stock market's direction — and still beat most professional investors. It's not about get-rich-quick schemes or trendy investment products peddled by an ever-widening, self-serving industry; it's about your money and your future. This new second edition features updated discussion on passive investing, studies on dollar cost averaging versus lump sum investing, and a detailed segment on RoboAdvisors for Americans, Canadians, Australians, Singaporeans and British investors. Financial literacy is rarely taught in schools. Were you shortchanged by your education system? This book is your solution, teaching you the ABCs of finance to help you build wealth. Gain the financial literacy to make smart investment decisions Learn why you should invest in index funds Find out how to find the right kind of financial advisor Avoid scams and flash-in-the-pan trends Millionaire Teacher shows how to build a strong financial future today.

The SMART CANADIAN WEALTH-BUILDER: Stepping Stones to Financial Independence ..".shines a light on many of the financial issues that all of us grapple with..." UNIQUELY CANADIAN -- A PRACTICAL STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO WEALTH-CREATION. Similar in style and understandability to "The Wealthy Barber" - but more comprehensive and up-to-date, including very important, newer investment options for Canadians. "Peter Dolezal's newest book oozes credibility, and provides a practical insight into how to create and sustain wealth. Especially useful for young adults, this book should be mandatory reading for all high school and post-secondary students. A must read for all Canadians." --Bob Skene, FCA, Past Chairman, Chancellor and President, Royal Roads University "Many Canadians mishandle their financial affairs, creating unnecessary stress and dependencies, simply due to lack of knowledge. Peter Dolezal explains the basics of personal financial planning in very clear terms. Everyone from novice to the financially aware can benefit greatly. This book is a must-read for all." --Bryan Wilson, Chief Financial Officer About the author: PETER DOLEZAL Peter Dolezal, B.A., M.B.A., former CEO of major Canadian corporations, is now semi-retired in Victoria. Author of several books, he is a lifelong investor in, and student of, the financial services industry. Through this book, he shares his knowledge and experience in a clear, yet comprehensive manner.

An informative, timely, and irreverent guide to financial investment offers a close-up look at the current high-tech boom, explains how to maximize gains and minimize losses, and examines a broad spectrum of financial opportunities, from mutual funds to real estate to gold, especially in light of the dot-com crash.

This book is about financial and banking products available to Canadians through banks and other financial institutions.It has information about the following: -Investment accounts (e.g. TFSA, RRSP, Locked in, Spousal RRSP, RRIF, RESP)-Bank accounts (e.g. checking, savings, US, youth, student, estate)-Bank services (e.g. cheques, drafts, wire transfer, courtesy overdraft, holding period)-Credit (e.g. loans, investment loans, mortgages, lines of credit, overdraft)-Credit insurance (e.g. life, disability)-Credit cards (including secured cards and gift cards) and how they work-Canadian credit history, how to check and improve it-Government pension, how and when to apply-Investments (e.g. stocks, bonds, ETFs, ETNs, mutual funds, segregated funds, GICs, market linked GICs)-How to save and invest-Canadian tax system-Money and death-Power of Attorney, Enduring Power of Attorney, Personal Directive and Will-Numerous tips (e.g. how to invest, save, increase your cash flow, minimize taxes, get rid of debt)-Advice on various financial subjects-Links to different sites and sources of informationThe author explains advantages and disadvantages of many products, services and investment options