Math tutoring is a wise investment, as it helps develop skills down the line Ioana Teodorescu started tutoring in math seven years ago. Her start in tutoring was somewhat serendipitous. An architect and a professor in interior design at […]
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Planning for private school
Like any investment, private school takes research and financial planning Sending your child to a private school is an important decision. It’s an investment in your child’s future that might take financial planning, says Turnbull School director Gareth Reid. […]
A worthwhile investment
While some intensive extracurricular activities can be all-consuming, parents are saying it’s worth the time and money Some months, Amanda DeGrace pays more for her three children’s extracurricular activities than for the mortgage on the family’s Ottawa home. Thirteen-year-old Dominic […]
From the Editor
When we are children, money can be something of an abstract concept. Adults tap a piece of plastic or their phones or hand over pieces of coloured paper (that somehow has been assigned more value than ordinary paper) and receive […]
The allowance debate: Con
“Teaching a child to be a contributing member of the family is more valuable at a young age than offering lessons on financial planning” — Jon Willing I have developed a contractual relationship with my five-year-old son. The terms of […]
The allowance debate: Pro
“In order to appreciate the true value of money, you have to start with a little something instead of nothing.” — Chris Hunt Last year, my 11-year-old son Riley asked his mother and I if he could have an […]
People of influence
Be careful what you say—your choice of words is affecting your children’s attitude towards money Given today’s uncertainty around job security, rising food and housing costs as well as infrastructural instability, you parents and caregivers feel added pressure on yourselves. […]
You can count on us
The disability tax credit can be difficult or confusing for its intended recipients to navigate. Here’s a company that specializes in making sense of it, saving families money “They were so thankful.” It’s a sentiment often expressed by the clients […]
Raising kids in a cashless world
How do you talk to kids about money? By first understanding the way we handle money has changed, experts say Even if virtual transactions are the norm, teaching children to use cash provides the foundation for understanding a lifetime of […]
Planning ahead
There are a lot of truisms when it comes to parenting – perhaps, none more true than “they grow up quickly.” One day, your kids are toddlers. The next, they’re off to college or university. While it’s understandable to […]