Money & Career

Buying a car is a big-bucks decision. Not knowing the rules means you’ll likely pay more than you should

When I turned 40, my husband and I decided to treat ourselves to a blow-out meal at one of Toronto’s top restaurants. We each had starters, main courses and dessert along with a few glasses of wine.

Chilton has a new book out -- The Wealthy Barber Returns. More than any other book I’ve seen about money, this is focused on keeping you out of spending traps that can cripple you financially and become a barrier to saving (a big topic on this blog!).

We just came back from a two-week holiday in Florida. It was lovely and we got used to the sound of the waves, the heat and the bright sunshine. We also got used to watching men and women in their 70s and 80s pack grocery bags and carry them out to our car.

Those questions and more (how much to save, caring for older relatives) answered by financial expert, Caroline Cakebread