Helen Burnett-Nichols
Helen 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, Fund Strategy magazine, Canadian Lawyer magazine, Benefits Canada and the Hamilton Spectator’s Hamilton Business magazine. Prior to embarking on a freelance career, Helen was the Community Content Editor for Stockhouse.com, and she previously worked as Associate Editor of Canadian Lawyer magazine/Law Times newspaper. Follow her on Twitter @helenbnichols
Pot Luck: Women in Cannabis
With legalization around the corner, the cannabis sector is growing and evolving at light speed — and while there are currently only a handful...
Pot of Gold? Cannabis Investing 101
Whether you’re interested in the sector for its recent returns, long-term prospects or just because you support legalization from a social perspective, cannabis is...
Minimalism Works for Closets and for Finances Too
Minimalism is everywhere– and whether you’ve used the ‘KonMari’ method to clean out your closet or made room in your busy schedule for more...
Will Your Financial Plan Pivot With You?
So, you took control of your financial life a year (or more!) ago and sat down with a professional to create your ‘roadmap’ —...
A Safety Drill for Your Investments
During the past nine years, investors have watched their portfolios grow steadily thanks to the bull market, which, according to MacKenzie Investments, has seen...
Heads or Tails: Do You Have a Gambling Addiction?
Gambling is easily accessible, a popular escape and many Canadians believe they are just one win away from the jackpot. But when it becomes...
Is Marriage the Key to Financial Success?
On paper, marriage looks like it fosters financial well-being —one set of shared expenses, often two incomes — this should be the ticket to success,...
The Gig-Economy and Retirement Planning
When you’re employed by a company, there’s a chance you’re getting a bit of a boost when it comes to investing. Maybe there’s a...
Sweet ‘n Low: Is Cost the Only Factor in Investing?
When it comes to investments, no one wants to have her return eaten up by fees over the years — so, logically, it always...