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- This Sunday is Mother’s Day. Unlike a column in the Ottawa Citizen today that suggested organic cleaning supplies (which Mom wouldn’t appreciate that?) Mike from Quest for Four Pillars suggests some frugal gift ideas that Mom would really like.
- CIBC economist Benjamin Tal noted in a research report that investors are reacting to market volatility by sitting on a pile of cash.
- Globe and Mail readers responded by shooting the messenger. Rob Carrick wrote in his column that it is up to investors to take advantage of market declines.
- Tom Bradley of Steady Hand gives investors a reality check: we are in a low-return environment for equities, not “8 to 10 percent with zero downside”.
- Gail Vaz-Oxlade, the no-nonsense host of Til Debt Do Us Part, explains her brilliant jar system of budgeting.
- Growth in Value is suspicious of new financial products but applauds Scotia Bank should for the Bank the Rest campaign, which enables debit card holders to round up their purchases and deposit the extra money into a high-interest savings account.
- Preet of Where Does All My Money Go is giving away a copy of KPMG’s Tax Planning for You and Your Family. All you need to do for an entry is leave a comment here.
- Canadian Financial Stuff debated the pros and cons of having kids paying for their education.
- Red Flag Deals featured a comprehensive article on the Tax-Free Savings Account.
- The Personal Finance Check-Up list from Thicken My Wallet blog.
Have a nice weekend everyone. And Happy Mother’s Day to all the Moms out there.
