About Allan

In my 15 years as a freelance writer, I’ve covered pretty much every topic under the sun (including solar energy). But there are several subject areas that I’ve focused particular attention on, and many of them are very relevant to this blog. Ever since I had a summer job in high school building decks and installing windows, I’ve enjoyed home renovations. And, years later, when I became a homeowner, the amount of money I could save doing things myself, well, really paid off. And when I do need to call in the pros, it doesn’t hurt that I’m the managing editor of trade magazine called Renovation Contractor. And, as the father of two young girls, I’m very conscious of saving money today – whether through my no-fee bank account or minimizing the interest we pay on our debts – and planning for our future. As result, I’ve investigated, invested in, and written about RESPs, RSPs, financial planners, and wills.