Covid-19 has had a profound impact on people’s lives. It makes you wonder what is important in life. Being good with finances is one of them. But back when I was 30, I had only $300 in my bank. Every meal I bought I had to consider carefully. Then before the Australian mining boom...
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Negotiations are something that no one teaches you about in school. No one enjoys doing it because it feels awkward; however, it must be done to get exactly what you need. Research: When you first get a job offer, you feel excited and overjoyed to have even been offered the role, but that is...
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Venture capital (VC), the most attractive industry for fund seekers, indulges in access to scores of entrepreneurial endeavors plus disruptive unicorns. In addition, the VC industry offers incredibly attractive career tracks for finance graduates. VC funds: Assist governments in creating opportunities for employment, goods, and services. Target traditional industries in developing nations and rapidly...
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There comes a time in everyone’s life where we realise: “Hey! I need to plan for my financial future!” Some catalysts to this realisation might be the birth of a child, age, or the realisation that we are finite beings. “We’re having our firstborn; we need to plan for school fees!” “I’m 30! I...
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Whether you are experiencing financial difficulties because your small business failed, you lost your job, or you maxed out your credit cards, you have hope for a better financial future. In Canada, all insolvency proceedings are legal proceedings, are legislated by the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (BIA), and must be administered by a Licensed...
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Let’s talk about credit card debt. This article is not aimed to tell you to stop using your credit cards. The fact is that debt is a tool. If you manage your debt responsibly, that debt can be leveraged to improve your credit score, obtain better interest rates with new and existing credit cards,...
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