Life, Leadership, and Money Matters

I am a low wage earner, as such I hardly ever invest in my RRSP (Registered Retirement Savings Plan). As a low income earner there is no tax advance to defer my taxable income until retirement; my income is low enough that I pay very little in taxes. In general,…

Dealing with legal issues can be overwhelming, especially concerning compensation law. You may be entitled to compensation if you’ve suffered an injury or property damage due to another party’s negligence. However, the process of seeking compensation can be complex and challenging, particularly without the guidance of an experienced compensation lawyer. …

Food waste is a growing concern for the environment. Over a third of all food produced for human consumption is wasted or lost, a loss that is valued at USD$1 trillion. Excess food waste can lead to increased carbon emissions, pollution and wasted water. All of these effects can be…

Slavery in the 1700s During the late 1700s and early 1800s, slaves were allowed to buy their own freedom. They earned money by doing work in excess of what was expected of them. Sometimes they worked for other masters on weekends or engaged in entrepreneurial activities such as fishing or…

There are plenty of good reasons to want to keep your car running for as long as possible. First of all, there’s the financial factor. It’s no secret that cars are expensive to buy and run, so if you can keep your current car healthy, then you’re better off. Secondly,…

You might feel like you have the best job in the world, but anytime someone else is signing your check, they can decide to stop signing it tomorrow. And even if you’re a business owner, you still want to have multiple streams because anytime you only have one source of…