So you’re ready to take control of your financial health with the help of a professional. Good move. According to the Financial Planning Standards Council (FPSC), Canadians with comprehensive [ … ]
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Cent-savvy students: increase your savings with these tricks (at school)
by Nadia Stefyn
School fees, transport, food and housing costs are the biggest costs students face. Those studying full-time are much more likely to feel the pinch with limited working availability. This [ … ]
What is a financial plan, exactly?
by Nadia Stefyn
Put simply, a financial plan takes your short and long-term goals and uses your current and future financial state to help you achieve them. As with any other plan, [ … ]
How to turn your daily coffees into a million dollars
by Nadia Stefyn
A daily caffeine hit is simply non-negotiable for some–particularly students juggling full-time work with study. But if you’re the type to pick up a strong morning latte on the [ … ]
The Myths of Financial Planning
by Nadia Stefyn
Is financial planning beneficial for Canadians? Or is it only necessary for the people with sufficient cash flow? Ashton College will unravel the main three myths associated with Financial [ … ]
Unlock more of your career dollars as a Certified Financial Planner
by Nadia Stefyn
When seeking a career as a financial planner, investing in the right course can put you ahead of the competition… and in a higher pay bracket. You see, excluding [ … ]
Cent-savvy students: increase your savings with these tricks (around the home)
by Nadia Stefyn
“See a penny, pick it up, then all day you’ll have good luck.” Instead of relying on stray street pennies (which are few and far between these days), create [ … ]
A major causes of stress in Canadians and what you can do to tackle it
by Nadia Stefyn
We all know maintaining our physical health by eating right and exercising lowers stress levels. But physical health isn’t the only thing at risk – especially for students. One [ … ]
Credit card or penalty card? Avoiding plastic pitfalls.
by Nadia Stefyn
Credit cards are practical and in many cases a necessity (especially when booking online). While building a credit history is a good thing, careless spending and irresponsible use can [ … ]