Should You Invest In Individual Stocks?
Since you're reading a blog called My University Money, I'm going to assume that you're in your 20s, have some sort of career, probably are fresh out of university or college and have a bit of disposable income, even after making the payments on your student loans....Radio Stations and Regret Aversion
Scenario 1 Let’s say you call into a radio station to request your favorite song. When you originally made the call you weren’t aware that the radio station was actually having a contest. If you are the 100th caller in the contest then you win $100. It’s that easy! On...Afraid of Life? Grad School Isn’t the Answer
As I begin my slow descent away from the nostalgic highs of my undergrad yesteryear it has become very interesting to me to see what paths many of my old peers are taking. Many have of course moved on to jobs, others to careers, and still others are pursuing leisure...The My University Money Guide To Determining Your Risk Tolerance
Every investment made in the history of time has an element of risk associated with it. Heck, the whole concept of investing is trading risk for reward. If you lend money to the government of your country, it's (most of the time) a pretty low risk investment, since...Pay Off Debt Fast or Build Assets?
Is it me, or are there a ton of people out there right now that get really hot and heavy for this whole pay off debt fast thing? I mean, I’ve read so many posts about eating the free range crickets that live in your basement for cheap nourishment, or hooking your...What Boxing Taught Me About Personal Finance
Growing up I played a lot of different sports. As I got older I focused on basketball, and became pretty good for a Canadian high school basketball player. After finding out I was a half-step below the CIS level when I started attending the University of Manitoba, I...Why You Shouldn’t Go To University
I can already hear your comments. What kind of moron writes a post called Why You Shouldn't Go To University on a site called My University Money? This site is all about going to university, and all sorts of tips on maximizing your experience. It's all about paying...Honorable Media Mentions
