Newsletter
Better Finances for a Better You
← 011 Neontra Newsletter Issue #010 009 →
Estimated reading time: 5 minutes
Did you know?
There are over 1.5 billion Canadian bank notes in circulation. In fact, if you stacked them all together they’d reach a height of over 150 kilometres. That’s officially outer space!
Canadarm2 and the $5 polymer note →Word of the week
Cost of Borrowing
The total cost for you to borrow money. This includes the principal amount of the loan, interest, fees and any other costs associated with the loan.
Keep track of all your debt and the true cost of borrowing →Budgeting
One in four Canadians are unable to cover an unexpected expense of $500, according to StatsCan.
Budget planning can help you live a better financial life and save for unexpected expenses →Quote of the week
"Everyone wants to ride with you in the limo, but what you want is someone who will take the bus with you when the limo breaks down."
- Oprah Winfrey
Infographic of the week
Ranked: The Cities with the Best Work-Life Balance in the World
"While some careers can be relatively stress-free, maintaining a healthy work-life balance can seem impossible for many. The easy access to technology, blurred boundaries around work and personal time, and fear of job loss push many to work overtime, and fail to use vacation time or sick leave."
How did Canadian cities measure up? →Saving
"A $5,700 wedding dress for $64. Expensive baby items for a fraction of the price. Construction materials to renovate a home."
Podcast: Save money and the planet: How thrifting can help combat inflation →Investing
What is the stock market and how does it work?
Investing in the stock market is a good way to build wealth over time, but it can feel a little intimidating to get started.
The Stock Market, explained →Serious stuff
Warren Buffett’s ‘secret sauce’ for investing success: Be ‘business pickers’ not ‘stock pickers’
Learn what value investing means and how it can help grow your Net Worth →Fun stuff
"Money Get away Get a good job with more pay and you're okay Money It's a gas Grab that cash with both hands and make a stash"
Which artist is #1 on our Neontrack playlist this week?
Listen to our Neontrack playlist when you have music and money on your mind.