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Avoiding Investment Scams

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We’ve already covered credit card fraud on this blog, and in this article we’ll talk some more about fraud and how to prevent it.

According to the 2012 CSA Investor Index, 27% of Canadians believe that they have been targeted for investment fraud at some point. 4.6% of Canadians believe they’ve been the victims of investment fraud. Over half of those affected lost their entire investment. Nearly all the rest …

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Energy Efficiency

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We discussed a few long-term energy saving options in our guide to winter on a budget. However, what things can you do to save energy year-round? Luckily, there are many steps you can take beyond just fitting curtains and new insulation.

In this article, we’ll look at ways to be more energy efficient in the home, saving you potentially hundreds or even thousands of dollars every year. Having …

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