Average vs Marginal Tax Rates
When I was in university I couldn’t have cared less about knowing the difference between average tax rates and marginal tax rates. I just knew that I got a nice juicy refund every spring (when it was sorely needed) because as a student I got a lot of cool tax breaks...Is the Extended Warranty Worth It?
“Ok sir, would you like to protect your brand new computer with our top-of-the-line guaranteed extended warranty plan?” “Um… Ah… what is that exactly, does it cost me much?” “It doesn’t cost much at all sir, here is a pamphlet that illustrates the 4 different levels...Are Banks Really In It For You?
I remember during my last summer job before entering “the real world” I mentioned to my boss at the time that it was time for me to switch banks. He asked me why and I said that I was sick of getting charged for fees all the time and the only reason I’m with my...Personal Cheques And Their Alternatives
As I was paying for my rent this month I realized that this is the only time I ever use personal cheques. I remember getting a cheques in the mail for my birthday when I was younger and coming from a small town, I was able to cash them in any store. Everyone in town...Lifestyle Inflation – The Upward/Downward Spiral
“Oh no… another lifestyle inflation article,” groaned readers of the personal finance realm when they read the latest offering from My University Money. Yes, I know, many of you have seen this before, and are probably thinking, “Man, I don’t go out and spend...Mint Review
Now that Mint.com has launched in Canada, I thought I would give it a test drive to see what it can do and write up our mint review, and so far I am quite impressed. To give you a background of my financial tracking skills I have always tried to keep up to date with...The Best of Money Carnival #151 – The Gentleman’s Rant Edition
Welcome to the Best Of Money Carnival! This week we decided to give a nice spin on the carnival by adding a few of “The Gentleman's Rant” in. I stumbled on these guys on YouTube and had a great laugh so I wanted to share with everyone else. Editors note:...Honorable Media Mentions
