Tuesday, 30 April 2013 13:03
by
Nicole
Your parents do a lot for you, so you may be asking yourself what you can do to help them out. As a member of your household, there are plenty of things you can do that will make a world of difference, not only for your family, but sometimes for the environment too.
Be sure to tell your pare...
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Thursday, 28 March 2013 09:18
by
Nicole
You have been waiting for this day for a very long time: it’s time to buy a car. But where do you start? This is unfamiliar territory; you have never bought something so big before. Certainly, the big question is on your mind: “How am I going to pay for this?”
Trying to buy...
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Tuesday, 26 February 2013 09:57
by
Nicole
We live in a world where the pressure to spend money is stronger than ever. Everywhere we go, we are surrounded by advertisements. Advertisers have strengthened their ability to make people want something, usually by making us feel like we need it. Sometimes the feelings we get after seeing ...
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Monday, 31 December 2012 14:10
by
Jacki
To learn about money, there are some pretty fun tools available.
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Wednesday, 28 March 2012 20:09
by
Jacki
Both credit unions and banks offer almost entirely the same products and services, but it's how they offer those services that makes them different.
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Sunday, 29 January 2012 16:09
by
Jacki
Earning interest on your money is a great way to watch your savings grow! Have you ever wondered how long it would take for you to double your savings? The Rule of 72 says that to find the number of years required to double your money at a given interest rate, you divide the interest rate into 72.
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Sunday, 24 April 2011 21:14
by
Jacki
Financial education is a lifelong skill that everyone needs. It’s important to learn about money at an early age. One great way to learn is by understanding the Three Money Principles of Spend, Save, and Share.
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Saturday, 28 August 2010 12:52
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Jacki
Everyone looks back on mistakes they’ve made in their life and say they would do things differently if given a second chance. This is definitely true of money. Here are a few common mistakes people make with their money and how to avoid them.
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Friday, 13 August 2010 16:55
by
Jacki
In school, you probably set goals for yourself in academics and/or sports. This principal is also important for saving money.
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Thursday, 8 July 2010 22:20
by
Jacki
You can learn a lot from your Grandparents just by observing. My Grandparents never sat me down and talked to me about money, but they didn’t have to; I could see the smart decisions they made. Here are just a couple of “old school” money concepts straight out of the 30s and 40s.
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