Less Employed in October 2009 8.6% Unemployed
The employment numbers for October 2009 were a bit depressing, but still getting better as the country recovered from the 2008 crash.
Random Thoughts: Flip, Flop and Flu
Learn about the Flu Pandemic and associated hysteria, and how that reflects on financial blogging in this week’s post. Globe and Mail Discount Broker Rankings are reviewed, as well as a book on how to try and profit from the end of Oil.
Garbage in Ottawa Stinks
When the City of Ottawa turned garbage collection into a user fee in 2009, homeowners were told it would reduce taxes. Instead, costs jumped by 115%. This Big Cajun Man rant breaks down how a supposed “tax reduction” became one of the smelliest accounting tricks in municipal history.
Registered Disability Savings Plan
The Registered Disability Savings Plan ( RDSP ) is an important savings vehicle for those folks who are disabled or have loved ones who are disabled.
Money Games
When I was younger there were many money games to teach about how money worked, like Monopoly or Careers. Where do kids learn about money today?
