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Education – A vital gift

The most valuable things we offer our children cost nothing. But there are many other things we give them that cost money. The most expensive is often the opportunity for them to attend college or university. Without financial assistance, our children may have to forego post-secondary education or graduate with loads of student debts. We want... >Full Story

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Big Money Makes You Poor

A quick windfall sounds like the answer to so many problems. But for some pro athletes, hitting the big time can put them right into the poor house. I’m the first to admit I’m not a sports fan. I’ve probably shared in a few “look at the dumb jocks” comments in my time, but even I was surprised when... >Read More

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5 Things Every College Grad Should Know

Brian Kim's article "5 Things Every College Grad Should Know" is the article I wish I'd read prior to graduating university. Here's a his main points (in bold) followed by my comments: 1) A degree does not entitle you to a job When I graduated, I somehow had the idea that I would graduate and be handed a job. This belief... >Read More

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Happiness = £42,000?

"What's the price of happiness? For an average Briton, it's a home worth 500,000 pounds and an annual salary of 42,000 pounds, a new study has revealed." (rediff.com Business) For some perspective, the Global Rich List website tells us that a person earning £42,000 per year (approximately $62,500US) is in the top 1% richest people in the world. Elsewhere,...... >Read More

Tags: Barb Erochina, Britian, Culture, darren hewer, finances, happiness, Living Life to the Fullest, Money, rich, World

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Money Only Does 5 Things

What would you do if you won a million dollars? I’d buy a small house and then hop on the first flight to Australia to meet my nephew. I’d travel, I’d give some away. I would buy more books. I would probably splurge on a really, really nice necklace. When we think about money we tend to dream or to... >Read More

Tags: budget, Culture, finances, giving, investment, Michael Gibney, Money, World

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Saving and Investing for Life

Crippling student loan debt. Scary words, but a reality for many students. For some debt is unavoidable. But in many cases the amount of financial burden college and university graduates carry could be reduced with better financial planning. Recently a particularly egregious case was highlighted by the Wall Street Journal: When Michelle...... >Read More

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