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3 Minute Financial Fix

Three Minute Financial Fix – Financial Literacy: Your Greatest Asset

November is Financial Literacy Month in Canada, and there’s no better time to shine a spotlight on one of the most important lifelong skills: understanding money.

While many of us think about literacy in terms of reading and writing, financial literacy is just as critical. It shapes how we earn, save, spend, invest, and plan for the future. In fact, it may be one of the greatest assets you and your family can develop.

Three Minute Financial Fix: A Harvest of Thanks and Smart Money Habits

As Thanksgiving approaches, many of us look forward to gathering with family and friends, sharing a meal, and reflecting on the blessings in our lives. Giving thanks is at the heart of the season, and it’s also a surprisingly powerful tool when it comes to financial planning.

Taking time to recognize what we already have can lead to better saving, smarter spending, and more thoughtful investing.

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3 Minute Financial Fix – Keep It in the Fairway: 7 Golf-Inspired Mind Traps to Avoid in Investing and Life 

You step up to the tee. The air is crisp, the fairway wide, and you’ve got confidence in your swing. But then — slice. The ball veers into the bunker. We’ve all been there.

Golf is a game of skill, but also one of mindset. And so is life.

Whether you’re running a business, making an important life decision, or simply planning ahead, your mindset can either move you forward — or hold you back. The same mental slip-ups that lead to trouble on the golf course can just as easily throw off your judgment in everyday life.

Here are seven common ‘mind traps’ that can throw you off course — and how to avoid them to stay in the fairway, both in golf and in life.

Three Minute Financial Fix – RESPs: The Smartest Gift You Can Give a Child

Every parent or grandparent wants to give the young people in their lives the best possible start.

For many families, that means helping with the cost of post-secondary education. With tuition, books, housing, and other expenses running into the tens of thousands, the challenge is real. One of the most effective tools available in Canada to meet that challenge is the Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP).

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