by Debbie | Financial Planning, Investing, Retirement
Some people ask me if they should invest in individual stocks as opposed to investing in an equity fund, where a portfolio manager is responsible for deciding which stocks to buy, sell, and hold. As with everything, there are advantages and disadvantages of investing... 
by Debbie | Financial Planning, Investing, Saving
In this article, I’m going to clarify the “active versus passive investing” debate. There are strong opinions on both sides of the equation. Let’s weigh up the pros and cons of each approach so you can make the investment choice that’s right for you.... 
by Debbie | Financial Planning, Investing
On the surface, the difference between a mutual fund and an ETF may not seem so significant. But these products serve different needs. In this article, we’ll take a look at how both these investment tools work and what considerations you should have before... 
by Debbie | Financial Planning, Insurance, Retirement
We’re up to the fifth and final article in my insurance series. In this article, I’ll answer the question what is long-term care insurance and why you might need it. I’ll delve into how it works as well as if and when you should purchase it. For my... 
by Debbie | Financial Planning, Insurance, Retirement
This is the fourth article in my recent series on insurance. The previous articles can be read here, here and here. In this post I talk about what is disability insurance and why you need it. When you’re working and bringing income into your family, your financial... 
by Debbie | Financial Planning, Insurance, Retirement
A critical illness insurance can offer you and your family protection from unexpected medical expenses as well as the loss of income that often comes with it.This is the third article in my series on insurance. Previous articles can be read here and here. First... 
