Have a prosperous Year of the Monkey

When I was younger, I looked forward to Lunar New Year for the long noodles, the whole fish (my parents always saved my sister and me the cheeks), the family get-togethers and, of course, the red packets filled with cash.

Thanks to a combination of parental influence and innate conscientiousness, I rarely spent that lucky money — it usually went straight to my bank account. By age 14, I’d saved my first $1,000 from red packets and summer jobs. I carry that savings habit with me today, and Lunar New Year always makes me thankful for my early money lessons.

To help make this Year of Monkey a time of prosperity and good fortune for you and your family, we’ve gathered our favourite financial education articles for your reading pleasure. They’re also available in simplified Chinese.

• Glossary of common investment terms English | Chinese
• What is an RRSP? English | Chinese
• 10 things your advisor will ask you English | Chinese
• Tax tips for new homeowners English | Chinese
• 7 common investing mistakes to avoid English | Chinese

And, find out from Flare.com’s Elaine Lui what your Chinese horoscope says.

Melissa Shin

Melissa is the editorial director of Advisor.ca and leads Newcom Media Inc.’s group of financial publications. She has been with the team since 2011 and been recognized by PMAC and CFA Society Toronto for her reporting. Reach her at mshin@newcom.ca. You may also call or text 416-847-8038 to provide a confidential tip.