This week was exciting because we revealed a new look for RetireHappy.  Some of the changes you will see is a new logo, more pages and a new look.  It’s a work in progress so stay tuned for more changes to come in the weeks ahead.  Not all the changes are just cosmetic . . . we are really working to improve all aspects of the site for you.

This Week I Wrote:

• On Monday I answered the question: Variable or Fixed Rate Mortgage: Which Is Better?
• On Tuesday Sarah stressed Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway!
• On Wednesday, I wrote about how Psychology Plays A Big Role When It Comes To Saving Money at Balance Junkie
• On Thursday Scott helped you go about Understanding Long Term Care Insurance.
• Thanks to Deanne Gage for sharing my insights on budgeting and investing in Today’s Parent Magazine

Other Great Reads:

• This week MoneySense discussed High Interest Savings Accounts at Discount Brokers.
• The Canadian Personal Finance Blog wants to help you delve into the Financial Skeletons in the Closet?
• The Blunt Bean Counter discusses money and success and wonders if they are related
• There’s lot of travel time still this year and that’s why Boomer and Echo wants to make sure you know these 5 Things to Consider When Choosing Travel Insurance.
• The Globe and Mail had a great article on why active managers are not worth the cost
• This week the Canadian Financial DIY Blog asked that when it comes to Socially Responsible Funds: Who’s Got It Right – RBC or iShares?
• RESPs are complicated but that’s why The Passive Income Earner wrote a post all about RESP or No RESP?
• Most of us are less financially savvy than we think.  In fact, according to Before You Invest, 2 in 5 Canadians Failed the General Investment Knowledge Test.  Can you pass it?
• Speaking of finance knowledge, Invest It Wisely wants to  help you pass on that knowledge which is why they shared How to Get Kids Interested in Money and Investing.
• This week the Canadian Mortgage Trends site compared Mortgage Markets – U.S. vs. Canada.  You may be surprised by the comparison.
• My Own Advisor can’t stress enough: Don’t Be An Idiot, Get A Will Already.

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