Uncommon cents: The right attitude towards finance January 14, 2014January 14, 2014 Michael Hemmings My name is Michael Hemmings, and I am a consultant with Investors Group, an all-Canadian, nearly 100-year-old financial planning company. Over the next few months, I will be producing several...
Looking back on Silk Road December 18, 2013December 19, 2013 Alexander Burton-Vulovic On Oct. 1, FBI agents arrested Ross William Ulbricht at a public library in San Francisco. In a pair of unsealed court documents, police allege that Ulbricht is the man...
The Kickin’ it old school guide to budgeting October 18, 2013March 16, 2015 Shannon K. Auringer If you haven't yet, you may find it beneficial to read this column before the budget guide. The first thing you need to do before you start is to get a...
All stuff tells a story October 25, 2012November 19, 2013 Michael Hemmings and Rebecca Comeau In my last article, I asked you to do an exercise: to take a sheet of paper and divide your monthly expenditures into what you need to spend your money
Uncommon Cents: Financial swear words worth saying September 27, 2012November 19, 2013 Michael Hemmings and Hugo Wong This article concerns a set of related concepts behind three swear words. “F—.” No, no, not that one. They are naughty financial words, unspoken in polite conversation and considered
Shoes: this year’s sound investment for retailers September 27, 2012November 19, 2013 Tia Low Shoes are in this year; for those who don’t speak the language of fashion, this means they are this year’s moneymakers in Canada’s fashion retail industry.
Uncommon Cents: Opportunity cost of post-secondary education September 13, 2012October 29, 2013 Michael Hemmings and Hugo Wong Congratulations! If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you’re a student at UVic this year. Today is a great time to make decisions and develop resolve.