If you ask many of the student union groups, or left-wing think tanks across the country (in fact across the Western World) they will tell you that in an ‘advanced’ country like Canada, post-secondary education should be equally available to everyone.  This usually...
I wrote an article the other day about living with roommates, focusing on splitting the grocery bill. Today I'm going to talk about splitting the rent. If you live in residence than you don’t have to worry about collecting rent from your roommates, unless you have one...
Last week I posted an extensive article on tips for new graduate resumes. This week we’re going to shift gears a little as we now assume that your resume was shortlisted, you were called, and you now have to prepare for an interview. Now the real fun starts. Last...
As a newly minted graduate last spring I was extremely nervous about getting a job and learning all the steps to the resume/interview dance. Â Everyone you talk to has different advice, and the truth of the matter is that luck plays a huge part in the process....
When you’re in school you’ll either be living in a townhouse, apartment, university residence, or living with your family nearby.  After my years at school with a low bank account I learned a few tricks to live comfortably without sacrificing too much.  I lived in...