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10 Ways to Avoid Drowning in Debt
Since finishing university, I’ve realized there are varying degrees of student debt. There are the incessant spenders, who will buy new clothes, food and pricey drinks at the bar, and then complain that they’re broke and have no money. Next, there’s the OSAP-ers who need to pay for school and living expenses and have no other option. Lastly, there’s the borderline debt group, which includes people teetering between the red and green, barely keeping themselves afloat. MORE
Do You Really Want an Early Retirement?
A recent poll found that Canadians of all generations hope to retire before the traditional retirement age of 65. And yet the global trend is to work longer, not retire earlier. People are living longer – a trend that’s reinforced by steady advances in medical technology as well as more positive lifestyles embraced by those still in the workforce. MORE
Tagged Age, financial, Independence, Investments, plan, retirement
Absolutely Any Time
I reviewed my cell phone plan to find out whether they still met my needs. I figure I’ve spent about $3,500 over the last three years on my cell phone – almost half my current tuition or rent for 4 months! MORE
Tagged cell phone, goal, Money, plan
My Phone Plan Predicament
To type or to touch: that’s the question! Recently, I’ve been thinking about my phone…considering the price I pay for it, I feel as though it’s not doing everything I need it to. MORE







