Friday, December 2, 2011

Canadian Finance Blog

Canadian Finance Blog

Friday Links

Posted: 02 Dec 2011 02:00 AM PST

  1. Banks are getting creative to get new customers.  This week Boomer and Echo looked at the new trend: Packaged Bank Accounts in Canada.
  2. We all want to save money while giving amazing gifts this holiday season.  Thankfully Wise Bread shared 31 Great Gifts That Keep on Giving.  Perfect timing for the upcoming holidays.
  3. This week Free Money Finance shared Five Retirement Surprises.  I was certainly surprised and I think you will be too.
  4. If you’ve ever wondered about the alternative minimum tax, you’ll want to check out Moolanomy’s post this week that answers What is the Alternative Minimum Tax and How Does it Work?
  5. Looking for a financial advisor?  Make sure you read Bargaineering’s article to know the difference between Fee-Based vs. Fee-Only Financial Planners & Advisers.
  6. This week Million Dollar Journey examines the benefits and risks of Company Stock Buybacks.
  7. Let’s be honest: we love gadgets.  But which ones are honestly worth buying?  Squawk Fox compiled a list of 10 Ridiculous Gadgets Worth the Money.  Maybe.  Do you own all ten?
  8. Stupid Cents took a big look at pension plans this week and declared RIP Pension Plans.
  9. It’s that time of year where you start your financial planning for the coming year.  This week the Canadian Personal Finance Blog shared some great advice with his Financial Planning: A Flowchart.
  10. With the markets as they are right now, some of us wonder if the pros have it any better than the rest of us.  The Canadian Couch Potato tried their best to answer the question, Can the Pros Time the Market?

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Friday Links originally appeared on Canadian Finance Blog on December 2, 2011.
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