by Bev Moir on September 6, 2011
From ‘Discovering She’ Magazine, September 2011 Sadly the relaxed days of summer are coming to an end and the glorious warm weather will soon begin to fade. However we can look forward to crisp, cool fall days, the rich fall colours and hopefully a bright sunny Indian Summer! If you’re like me, you begin September [...]
by Bev Moir on October 16, 2006
Q. On November 1st, my employer will participate in the annual Take Our Kids to Work Day for high school students enrolled in Grade 9. It’s an opportunity to show my teenager where I work and to expose her to various career paths. How can I use the opportunity to teach my daughter about making [...]
by Bev Moir on August 28, 2006
Q. I am 18 years old going to college next year. I have been working this summer and have saved a large amount of my earnings. I want to set some aside to buy a new laptop and to have spending money for the year but my parents what me to save it all and [...]
by Bev Moir on July 3, 2006
Clients whose teenagers or young adults are beginning summer jobs or starting post-graduation careers need to teach them about money and how to make wise financial decisions. As these young adults begin getting a taste for earning money, their parents want to provide guidance to get them off on the right foot and to teach [...]
by Bev Moir on July 11, 2005
Q. A recent column dealt with the topic of saving for children’s education. While several education savings strategies were discussed, group scholarship trust plans were not included. What are the different options available for investing in RESPs for my 3 year-old daughter? – Michael S. You’re clearly on the right page Michael! With kids out [...]