Key Questions to Ask Before Investing - AOL's WalletPop Canada

Now that the RRSP season has passed, you may be patting yourself on the back for getting your contribution in on time. And that's a great start. But if you're like many Canadians, you don't want to have those funds sitting in a holding account earning next to nothing.

During the RRSP rush, many bankers and advisors have you plunk your contribution into a savings type account as it`s not the time to rush through a risk-return analysis. The idea is that you`ll both meet in the coming months to properly allocate the funds. You might also have a tidy tax refund awaiting you to add to your savings. But before investing your hard earned dollars, consider the following questions to ask the professionals you deal with before investing:

Read the full article here: http://www.walletpop.ca/blog/2011/03/28/key-questions-to-ask-before-you-invest/

Money Myths - Top Five Excuses Holding You Back From Wealth - AOL's WalletPop Canada

At thirty-five, I find myself feeling old and dated. I think back to my youth, before the Internet, a TV in every room of the house and the major social taboo was sex. Today, the new shame, the new taboo, exists outside of the bedroom. We don't dare ask a potential spouse about their spending habits, credit history or assets for fear of being thought of as a swindler. It would be boorish to ask a friend what her bonus was this year and rarely will golf mates honestly discuss financial troubles on the greens.

Why has talking about money and the lack thereof, become the accepted pink elephant at each and every cocktail party?

Read on to discover the top five money myths that, with some simple awareness and courage to speak the unspoken, could change your financial future.

http://www.walletpop.ca/blog/2011/03/23/money-myths-top-five-excuses-holding-you-back-from-wealth/

Should they get back in the housing market? Globe & Mail's Cash Clash

Wayne, 46, and Susan, 51, Calgary

Did this couple foul up their finances by selling their home last year? She wanted to move closer to her troubled teen’s school, so they’re renting in a ritzy part of town. He wants to buy a house now before Calgary booms again. Real estate: investment or insanity?

Read the full article and my advice here:
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/personal-finance/mortgages/cash-clash-should-they-get-back-in-the-housing-market/article1952605/

CBC Radio series - Financial basics for 50 something's

If you missed our 50-something segment with CBC Radio's Peter Brown (fourth in the series), catch it here: http://www.cbc.ca/radioactive/2011/03/16/kelly-keehn---finances-in-your-fifties/

Financial expert Kelley Keehn looks at opportunities at different times in your life. 'Larry, Lisa, & Ricky' need to be serious with insurance, inheritance, and key income earning years

Should they reno their rental? Globe & Mail's Cash Clash

Katarzyna and Tomasz, 27, Ottawa

Should these newlyweds renovate their rental at their own expense? Hoping to save for their first home, she wants to gussy up the two-bedroom apartment so they can stay there longer. He thinks it’s a waste of money. Facelift or folly?

Read the full article and my advice here: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/personal-finance/household-finances/should-they-reno-their-rental/article1942761/

Key Questions to Ask Before Renovating Your Home - AOL's WalletPop Canada

Spring is finally in the air; well, at least we know it's around the corner. And with a fresh start to 2011, many Canadians are looking to liven up their homes and yards as well. However, if you're going to allow anyone to work on your property, from a minor fence repair to a kitchen or bathroom overhaul, there are a number of things you need to know to avoid being swindled or putting your home at risk of litigation.

Read the full article here:
http://www.walletpop.ca/blog/2011/03/14/key-questions-to-ask-before-renovating-your-home/

CBC Radio Series - Financial basics for 40 something's

If you missed our 40-something segment with CBC Radio's Peter Brown (third in the series), catch it here: http://www.cbc.ca/radioactive/2011/03/09/kelly-keehn-finances-in-you-fourties/