Oaken Blog

Having a baby for the first time (or another child) is exciting, but stressful at the same time. You’ll be dealing with a lack of sleep, constant feedings, diaper changes and quite often, a significant drop in income. read more

Saving money is a top priority for many Canadians, but that’s always easier said than done. Everyone knows that eating out less or taking public transportation will help you save, but that’s not always practical. read more

When it comes to insurance, most people only think about health, home and auto insurance. It’s no surprise since those are the most common types of coverage, but is that all the insurance you need? read more

Whenever a new year comes around, many people make resolutions, and oftentimes these resolutions involve their finances. Setting new goals may be a great way to kick off the New Year, but all too often people don’t stick to their plans and usually revert back to their old ways within a few months. read more

For most people, once you start to approach your 60s you begin to seriously think about how your life will change in your retirement. While earlier in your career you were more focused on building your retirement savings, thoughts now turn in earnest to the reality of transitioning to a new lifestyle. read more

Budgets are almost a cliché of the personal finance world. Experts tend to overuse the word “budget” to the point where they obscure and complicate what a budget is and how it can help you. That’s why when most people think of a budget, they think of confusing spreadsheets, counting cash out of envelopes, and being forced to eat pasta all month long! But a budget doesn’t have to be stressful. read more

It’s November and we’re excited. The leaves are changing colours, the air is crisp but more importantly, it’s the 10th annual Financial Literacy Month! For 10 years now the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) has worked on spreading the knowledge, skills, and confidence to help you take control of your money. read more