Tobias Simmons, Author at Discovery Finance

Different Types of Loans

by Tobias SimmonsBudgeting & BankingAugust 9, 2019

Reading Time: 2 minutes When searching for loans, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and frustrated with the numerous options to choose from. Depending on the loan type, the funding amount, repayment length, and interest…

How private number plates can make your company vehicles stand out

by Tobias SimmonsHome BusinessJuly 18, 2019

Reading Time: 2 minutes Private number plates have often been seen as a luxurious item and many of us often associate them with the super-rich or the famous as a way to flash their…

Annual Salary for First Nations Chiefs

by Tobias SimmonsNet WorthJuly 14, 2019July 14, 2019

Reading Time: 2 minutes Under the First Nations Financial Transparency Act, which the Canadian government passed in year 2013, aboriginal bands (about 580 bands covered under this law) are required to post their chiefs’…

Do you give money to parents?

by Tobias SimmonsFamily & HomeJuly 14, 2019July 14, 2019

Reading Time: 5 minutes I’m wondering if anyone gives money to their parents regularly. My parents currently at the ages of 60’s have retired ten years ago with very little savings, so I give…

Average Annual Retirement Pension Income Canada

by Tobias SimmonsRetirementJuly 14, 2019July 14, 2019

Reading Time: 3 minutes Thinking about retirement? Are you financially sound? Debt free or still fully loaded?! Want to retire and yet can’t afford to? How much need you save to retire comfortably? Check…

How Much Do Members of Parliament Earn Annually?

by Tobias SimmonsNet WorthJuly 14, 2019July 14, 2019

Reading Time: 12 minutes How Much Do MP’s Earn Annually? As of year 2011: $157,731 for Member of the House of Commons * Members who occupy certain offices and positions are entitled to additional…

How much do Tim Hortons Owners earn annually?

by Tobias SimmonsInvestment StrategiesJuly 14, 2019July 14, 2019

Reading Time: 4 minutes Ever wonder the gross and net annual incomes a Tim Hortons owner earn each year? Tim Hortons store owner pockets each year: $265,558 and more (after tax & interest)!!! In…

Average Annual Household Income Canada

by Tobias SimmonsFinancial StatisticsJuly 14, 2019July 14, 2019

Reading Time: 3 minutes The other day I posted an article on Average Annual RRSP Contribution in Canada for Year 2007. The maximum RRSP contribution limit was $19,000 for year 2007; however, the national…

National Average Income For Medical Doctors in Canada

by Tobias SimmonsFinancial Statistics Financial TalksJuly 14, 2019July 14, 2019

Reading Time: 6 minutes Recently I’m curious about the average annual income for physicians in Canada. I mean how high can their incomes go? I did a search online but came across numerous results…

Average Monthly Grocery Bill

by Tobias SimmonsHousehold ExpensesJuly 14, 2019July 14, 2019

Reading Time: 28 minutes I’m wondering…what’s the median monthly grocery bill for anyone living in North America? I guess the expense will vary, depending on where you live. I’m a single guy, and I…