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Helen Burnett-Nichols

Helen Burnett-Nichols is a freelance writer specializing in news and feature articles on a variety of business, legal and investment topics. Her work has appeared in publications such as The Globe and Mail, National Post Legal Post, Canadian Lawyer magazine, Benefits Canada and Golden Girl Finance. Follow her on Twitter @helenbnichols or visit her website, burnettnichols.com.

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RRSP benefits — like tax-sheltered investments, a lower tax rate, and programs like the Home Buyers’ Plan — make the most of your retirement savings.

10 RRSP Benefits You Shouldn’t Ignore

Make your retirement savings work for you by learning how to use these key RRSP benefits.

Crypto Credit Cards: What to Know

Crypto cards, which include debit, prepaid, and certain rewards credit cards, make it possible to spend and earn digital currencies.

Two restaurant owners make a purchase using their business credit card.

What Is a Business Credit Card?

A business credit card is a way to charge expenses related to a company. Size and financial needs of the company should be considered before getting a business credit card.

Father embracing daughter while cooking at home

What Is An In-Trust Account?

Trusts allocate assets to a beneficiary. An in-trust account, or an ITF, is an informal option that does not require a legal deed of trust.

Photo of a young couple using a shared chequing account to manage home finances.

5 Advantages to Setting Up Multiple Bank Accounts

Splitting up your money into multiple chequing and savings accounts will organize your money and make it easier to reach your financial goals.

Person shopping using a virtual credit card.

Virtual Credit Cards: What You Need to Know

Virtual credit cards link a temporary number to your existing account. With a virtual credit card, you can shop digitally without exposing your actual card number.

Though no longer available for purchase, Canada Savings Bonds were considered a safer form of investment that delivered a guaranteed rate of return.

Canada Savings Bonds: What You Need to Know

Though no longer available for purchase, Canada Savings Bonds were considered a safer form of investment that delivered a guaranteed rate of return.

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