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Are You Ready to Break Up With Your Bank?
It’s the little things that caused the relationship to fall apart. My bank and I had been seeing each other since I was in high school ‒ back when I had my first job and the branch was open on Saturdays (how convenient!). But last year, after 20 years of loyal service, I was feeling pretty down about the relationship. Follow these steps to see whether you’re ready to break up with your bank and, if so, what to do. MORE
Tagged Account, bank, Debt, Fees, Relationship
5 Money Lessons Every University Student Should Learn
Focused. You wouldn’t think a room full of 66 Grade 12 students on the brink of graduation could be that focused, but they were. Everyone’s eyes were locked on Jeff Baulch, the Money Apps presenter, as he served the students their first financial reality check: postsecondary education is expensive – around $25,000 dollars expensive. MORE
The Macroeconomics of Personal Debt
As long as individuals are able to continue making regular payments on their credit card bills, car loans or mortgages, personal debt doesn’t really affect the overall economy. However, with interest rates expected to rise in the spring of 2011, the ability of individuals to repay debt may be affected. MORE







