by TallKirk | Nov 23, 2023 | Quick Reads
Every dollar you have should be working for you, not sitting in a chequing or savings account that pays next-to-zero percent. Now, in an ideal world, you’d have a plan for every dollar and a system for moving that money into all the right places automatically. And to...
by TallKirk | Nov 20, 2023 | Quick Reads
Your money guy or gal shouldn’t just talk to you about saving more and investing better. They should also talk to you about spending wisely, because that’s a huge part of getting the most out of your money. And that’s really what this is all about. Money is just...
by TallKirk | Nov 10, 2023 | Quick Reads
November is Financial Literacy Month and the theme is “Managing Your Money in a Changing World,” which to be frank, I find a bit laughable. I say that because I think one of the most fundamental things you should know about finance is that it doesn’t change that much....
by TallKirk | Nov 7, 2023 | Quick Reads
When most people hear the word wealth, they think of money. Stocks, bonds and real estate. Financial wealth. But you can also define wealth more broadly, as having a plentiful supply of any particular asset or resource. Young people are wealthy in terms of time....
by TallKirk | Oct 13, 2023 | Quick Reads
Sometimes people ask me what they can do at Tallkirk Financial Group, and my answer is always, “Everything you’d go to your bank to do, you can do here.” You want to set up a checking or high-interest savings account? No problem. A TFSA, RRSP, RESP, RRIF, or any other...
by TallKirk | Oct 11, 2023 | Quick Reads
Trying to be less judgemental is a worthwhile goal because judgement often gets in the way of good communication, shared understanding, and lasting connection. When people feel judged, they shut down and pull away. No one likes the feeling. Luckily, I think we can all...
