1. Live off -campusLiving in campus housing can be a great way to meet new people in your first year, but after that, ditch the expensive $1,000-per-month room, overpriced meal plan and restrictive quiet hours for a spot of your own or with friends. The more roommates you have, the less expensive your rent will […]
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Dollars and sense
Spending money was fun well before Tom Haverford proclaimed “treat yo self!” on Parks and Recreation. There’s no denying splurging on a new ride, fancy feast or a relaxing vacation feels good, but facing your plummeting finances prior can put a damper on the experience. President and CEO of Black Star Wealth Partners, Wendy Brookhouse, […]
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Saving for a rainy day
If you’re like me, you might think that RRSP and TFSA look more like spoonfuls of Alpha-Getti than ways to help you save, you might need a nudge in the right direction. Brian Himmelman, president of Himmelman & Associates, offered me some advice on how to put money away when the under-the-mattress approach just doesn’t […]
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Mind on your money
Laurie Stephenson Certified financial planner, Starboard Wealth Management Pay down debt. One of the big concerns for Canadians is how much debt people are carrying and it’s one of the things you can really control. The first step, I would take stock of your entire financial situation, and what you’re carrying for debt, and consider […]