Tom Drake
I'm Tom, father to 2 boys and founder of @MapleMoneycom. Writer/Editor at @getrichslowly @RetireHappyBlog I live in #Airdrie #YYC.
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Aug 23, 2024 |
business.com | Tom Drake
It is possible to go into business with limited startup capital. Here is how to become a successful entrepreneur, even without huge assets.
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Apr 12, 2024 |
retirehappy.ca | Tom Drake |Doug Runchey |Jim Yih |Colin Graves
Most people know they need to appoint an executor when making a will, but they may not realize that all executors are entitled to compensation from the estate assets, provided they fulfill their responsibilities. So, what is a reasonable allowance for your executor, and how do you ensure they receive proper compensation from your estate? After all, you will be gone. In this article, I’ll explain how executor compensation works and how much executors can expect to be paid.
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Mar 3, 2024 |
retirehappy.ca | Tom Drake |Doug Runchey |Jim Yih |Colin Graves
Navigating through airports can be a stressful experience, but a comfortable and relaxing airport lounge can make all the difference. One of the easiest and most affordable ways to access an airport lounge is with a credit card that offers complimentary airport lounge passes. But which travel credit cards in Canada include airport lounge passes, and which lounge networks are included? In this article, I’ll cover seven of the top airport lounge access credit cards in Canada.
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Nov 30, 2023 |
retirehappy.ca | Tom Drake |Doug Runchey |Jim Yih |Colin Graves
When planning for retirement, Canadians often turn to registered retirement savings plans (RRSP) as a tax-advantaged option to grow their money. After all, RRSPs are designed to help you accumulate retirement wealth. However, as you near retirement, knowing when and how to convert your RRSP into income using a Registered Retirement Income Fund (RRIF) can ensure a steady income stream throughout your golden years.
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Nov 28, 2023 |
retirehappy.ca | Tom Drake |Doug Runchey |Jim Yih |Colin Graves
If you’re in search of a platform to trade stocks and ETFs online, pricing is likely a top consideration. In Canada, there are a few low-priced online brokers to choose from, such as Wealthsimple Trade and Questrade. Surprisingly, one of the lowest-price offerings is from a big bank broker – CIBC Investor’s Edge. But how does Investor’s Edge compare to other top brokers, and is it worth signing up for? In this CIBC Investor’s Edge review, we’ll cover the key features, pricing, and pros and cons.
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I began my career with @sobeys in 2000. As part of my first role, I put together this newspaper ad. The "for over 20 years" also served as a prediction for how long that kid on the right would stay with the company. Now that I've moved on, I'm looking forward to putting more https://t.co/JjX9BG1J3Y
Honoured to get this award, a great recognition of a history back to 2009 of blogging, podcasting, and community building. ❤️🇨🇦❤️ https://t.co/rTMfB0EDuc
The Winner of the 13th Annual Plutus Award for Lifetime Achievement is Tom Drake 🎉🎆🎇 Congratulations @TomDrakeCanada for all that you’ve done for the personal finance community over the year! #plutusawards2022 #FinCon22 #blog #personalfinance @CapitalGroup
Root beer floats! #weallfloatdownhere @ Airdrie, Alberta https://t.co/zfYYsX6QZL