by Debbie | Financial Planning, Investing, Retirement
Plenty of people tell me they’d like to start investing but they feel a little intimidated by all the different products and investment terms investors need to know about. If this sounds familiar, then you’re not alone. According to a recent survey, over... 
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 | Investing, Retirement, Saving, Smart Spending
People often ask me is it better to pay off debt or invest money for the future. This is a great question. If you have a little a cash left over every month, then what should you do with the money? Should you use it to pay off your debt more quickly by making extra... 
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... 