Fair Winds Financial Coach

11/23/2022

Working from home...Been there. Done that. The good news? All of this can lead to tax savings if you claim home-office expenses.

11/16/2022

When I came up with my product idea, I immediately wondered if it was also a business opportunity. Here are a few ways to know for sure.

11/14/2022

The FTX saga is the equivalent of the Lehman Brothers shock in terms of re-evaluating the sector.

10/31/2022

There are some very useful lessons we can learn from one of Canada's treasures - The Kids in the Hall.

The Canadian sketch troupe that conquered stage and TV (but not film) is nearing its 40th anniversary and remains one of the best-known comedy acts in the world.

10/28/2022

Apple is set to move to USB-C charging on future iPhones to comply with a recently passed EU law on common charging standards, but old charging bricks will work just fine.

10/14/2022

If you can’t time the market, what should you do? Try not to obsess over every day’s price movements and instead, do these three things:

10/12/2022

Many people procrastinate or ignore the critical retirement decisions they face between ages 60 and 70. Don't be one of them.

10/10/2022

Every strenuous exercise involves some mixture of suffering and pleasure. The key to sticking with it is getting the balance right.

10/07/2022

Every human brain is different – it’s time to embrace the diversity of our experiences.

09/30/2022

Three budget cuts that helped this couple start saving $8,000 a month toward their retirement goal.

09/19/2022

Nearing your golden years and not financially ready for retirement? Consider downsizing, Lesley-Anne Scorgie writes.

09/14/2022

The risk of a recession may be on everyone’s mind, but human resource agencies say now is still the best time to approach your employer about a raise if you’re trying to make up for the ballooning cost of living in Canada.