Oaken Blog

News, information, useful resources and guest writers on a wide variety of topics

By Rubina Ahmed-Haq December 17, 2019

When Canadians turn their thoughts to retirement savings, it is the Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) that typically first comes to mind. read more

How I’m making my TFSA work for me

By Barry Choi December 10, 2019

On January 1, 2009, the Canadian Government introduced Tax-Free Savings Accounts (TFSA). read more

Tax Free Savings Account: The basics

By Rubina Ahmed-Haq November 25, 2019

The Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) turned ten this year and since 2009 everyone in Canada over the age of 18 and who has a valid social insurance number (SIN), is eligible to open a TFSA. read more

Money rules I live by

By Barry Choi November 19, 2019

Growing up, I was fortunate that my parents taught me some of the basics when it comes to finances. It’s not like they had a ton of money or worked in the financial services industry. read more

Ways To Start Saving On Your Monthly Bills

By Scott Boyd November 12, 2019

Creating a monthly budget is one of the best things you can do to help you successfully save for a goal. A budget not only tracks your spending each month, it also makes it easier to review each individual expenditure. read more

Celebrating Financial Literacy Month

By Peter Aterman October 29, 2019

November is Financial Literacy Month, and we’re doing our part to help spread the word. This initiative was started by the federal government in 2012, and is led by the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC). read more

Money Tips For Returning To Work After Maternity Leave

By Rubina Ahmed-Haq October 28, 2019

Going back to work after maternity leave can be a big adjustment. After all, you’ve probably spent every day of the last year with your precious new baby. read more