Who needs gold? We’ve got canned ham!
10 kooky alternative currencies
When life gives you Spam, make sushi
The point behind all this Spam and lip gloss nonsense is that there is no such thing as a fail-safe investment or currency, not even gold. A wise investor considers the realities of her own situation and makes the most informed decision she can with the information she has at the time. Find your own comfy spot between risk and reward - and if it makes you feel better to keep a couple of cans of ham in your pantry, who are we to judge?











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Investing, Retirement, Tax
Loans are a part of life for most Canadians. We take out loans to pay for our cars and our homes, for vacations, furniture, even TVs. And at this time of year, as the deadline for making your 2010 Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) contribution looms, you may be asking yourself if it makes sense to take on one more loan – a loan to increase your RRSP contribution. Let’s find out. read more »
Can a company survive the departure of its iconic founder?
Money Media, Investing
Your iPhone is ringing. Your BFF has just texted you a link to a sexy new track on iTunes that you simply must download to your iPod for your workout playlist. Quick, pull out your iPad and get on it.
How did we ever get by without these sweet innovations? Where would we be without the legendary genius who invented these sleek aluminum gadgets that rock our world?
When the CEO and co-founder of Apple, Steve Jobs, announced on August 24th that he was officially stepping down from his role as CEO – and that Apple COO Tim Cook would be replacing him - Apple addicts and investors around the world began asking themselves these very questions. read more »