Oaken Blog

Most of the day-to-day financial decisions are generally made by women. This includes shopping for the family, paying household bills and saving for short-term goals. read more

We’re pleased to feature this guest post from Ratehub.ca on the Oaken Blog. http://www.Ratehub.ca helps Canadians compare financial products and rates from a single website. read more

One of the most ignored elements of personal financial planning is also the most basic: a will. A remarkably high number of Canadians don’t have a will, and in many ways that’s not surprising. read more

If you currently have an RSP, you probably already know that when you turn 71, you can no longer make contributions to your RSP. read more

We’ve all heard the phrase, “Men are from Mars, and women are from Venus”, essentially highlighting the difference in these two genders. read more

One question that every young person should ask themselves is “How do I start saving for retirement?”. And another question that many older people may ask is “Is it too late to start saving for retirement?”. read more

If you’ve been hearing more and more about robo-advisors lately, that’s no surprise. First offered in the United States, robo-advisors have spread to the rest of the world, and are now one of the hottest ways of managing money for the average investor. read more