November 20, 2008
The moon is full, the night is young, and a cold wind blows the leaves down the street. As the darkness deepens, the streets fill with ghosts and witches. Suddenly there is an eerie knock on the door - is the neighborhood suddenly haunted, or is it that one night of the year that many young and old look forward to?
For young adults moving away from home for the first time to attend college or university, September brings a whole new reality. One of the biggest challenges they’ll face — besides having to do their own laundry for the first time — is managing their finances. With that in mind, here are seven financial survival tips for students, many of which are equally valuable post-graduation.
I had been offering financial advice to members for many years, in the credit union where I worked, on matters such as investments, RRSP’s, budgeting, mortgages, loans, leases, estates, powers of attorney, personal income taxes, education planning as well as many more financial services and products.
Like many Canadians, you may be wondering how the recent spike in gas prices will affect your summer plans and overall financial situation.
The snow is gone and plants are sprouting in the garden. The robins are chirping and we are shedding our layers of winter clothing. Spring has finally sprung!
Canada is the destination of choice for many immigrants. According to a 2007 United Nations report, we ranked as the fourth best country in the world to live in. The report included a long list of criteria, including factors that influence a person's quality of life, GDP and life expectancy.
Many of you have, at one point, given money to a charity. While it feels good to know you are contributing to a worthy cause, there are also fiscal benefits to being generous.
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® are certification marks owned outside the U.S. by Financial Planning Standards Board Ltd. (FPSB). Financial Planners Standards Council is the marks licensing authority for the CFP marks in Canada, through agreement with FPSB.
