My Portfolios

Friday, Mar. 19, 2010

Markets

Thu Mar 18 17:16:10 EDT 2010
12,040.01
-60.65    -0.5 %
10,779.17
+45.50    0.42 %
2,391.28
+2.19    0.09 %

FEED TOP MONEY STORIES

Why You Should Hire a House Cleaner

Posted: 02/23/10 11:19AM
Filed Under: MainPersonal Finance

We're here to tell you it's worth the money. You don't have to be rich to hire a house cleaner, and it will save your sanity - and possibly even your marriage, as our writer found out.

Canadians Wonder: To RRSP or Not to RRSP?

Posted: 02/18/10 2:20PM
Filed Under: MainPersonal Finance

Many Canadians have steered clear of RRSPs ever since the stock market bottomed out in 2008. But in the last eight months we've seen a rebound that more than made up for the losses.

Still, Canadians are more cautious than ever about getting back into the market. But they shouldn't be. And here's why.

Canadian Tax Changes You Need to Know

Posted: 02/16/10 10:40AM
Filed Under: MainPersonal Finance

None

Every year a few changes are made to the Canadian tax code. This tax year, TFSAs and the home renovation tax credit can be taken advantage of. And if you receive a sizable tax refund every year, it might make sense to talk to your employer about deducting less from your paycheque each month, allowing you to invest more sooner.

'Pawn Stars' Family Shares Business Advice

Posted: 02/09/10 11:00AM
Filed Under: MainPersonal Finance Personal Finance

The Harrisons are America's first family of pawn.

The Harrisons have managed to work together for 22 years, and their business is still standing. But with only 30 percent of family businesses making it to the second generation and that percentage dwindling for each successive generation, how can you replicate their brand of success without tearing each other apart? Read on for family business management tips from one family that seems to be getting it right.

Make Your Donations Go Farther

Posted: 02/08/10 11:06AM
Filed Under: MainPersonal Finance

Not all charities are created equal, and some put a lot more donation money into administration costs than others. Add to that logistical challenges and in a few cases shady bookkeeping, and you've got a scenario where some donations end up being worth more (in terms of the aid reaching recipients) than others. Read on to find out where your dollars go farthest.

Author David Bach on 'Starting Over, Finishing Rich'

Filed Under: MainPersonal Finance

In this special video podcast with financial guru David Bach, the New York Times best-selling money expert, he talks to 20-year old Yelena Osin about dealing with deep student loan debt. Hear his tips from his latest book "Start Over, Finish Rich: 10 Steps to Get You Back on Track in 2010."

Also on AOL