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Choosing an eReader That is Right For You
With eReaders becoming all the rage these days, tech companies are responding to the demand by putting better and better products on the market. This is great for us as consumers who get to benefit from this competition by getting more value for our technology...
Live Like a Student or Treat Yo-Self After You Graduate?
It isn’t easy to live in the modern Western World and not succumb to the consumerist/materialistic mindset. This is especially true for the years immediately following your graduation from post-secondary education. I’ve seen several students graduate and justify...
Not Every Student Can Become an Entrepreneur
I don’t know why I read internet comment boards. Logically I know only a deranged fool would waste their precious minutes on Earth skimming through the comment section of news articles. The completely illogical part of my brain sometimes overwhelms my better...
Buying a Duplex or a Fixer-Upper to Live In While You’re In School
We’ve talked before about how to pitch your parents on buying a house for you while you go to school. Today I figured I’d think about taking it to the next level. I should admit right up front that I have no personal experience with this sort of thing, but since...
Finding a Career in the Trades
Most people these days seem to favor occupations in the college norm. The primary school system and well-meaning parents often encourage this route as well. But for some people, college isn’t in the cards. If this is a you, you might find your career calling in the...
Canada’s Youth Unemployment Reality
Much has been written about the reality of youth unemployment rates in Canada today, but most of it is the sort of vague and generalized crap that could be summed up in a tweet and doesn’t really give much background to the challenges facing Canada’s young people. The...
Why You Need a Vacation – Even if You Can’t Afford One
It’s summertime, the very best time to take a vacation. There’s warm weather, plenty of time, and lots of opportunities everywhere. But how do you take a vacation even if you can’t afford one? We’ll get to that in a little bit. In the meantime, let’s discuss the many...
A Major in Engineering Could Lead to an Unlimited Future
If you had to pick a major that would lead to a career with a combination of above average earnings, steady career advancement, and one that will put you on the cutting edge, it would have to be engineering. Engineers are at the core of the design - and often the...
The Hidden Cost of Living Away from Home for the First Time
If you’re a student preparing to live away at school for the first time, or you’re entering the job market and looking to get your first apartment, you may find that there are hidden costs of living away from home for the first time. You probably are already aware of...
Why You Need to Network Before You Graduate
As a student, you are probably participating in the social media. Maybe it is an important part of your social life, and provides you the ability to stay in close contact with family and friends back home. But you might want to give serious consideration to extending...
Summer Fun on the Cheap
Summer is a season with lots of free time that needs to be filled. But if you are a student and money is tight, you’ll have to look for fun on the cheap. Fortunately, summer also means a lot of opportunities for exactly this kind of entertainment. Sometimes it’s right...
Getting Relevant Work Experience While You’re Still in School
There is one critical qualification that is missing from most university graduates resumes: relevant work experience. Now it may seem obvious that you wouldn’t have any experience because you have spent the last several years studying and earning a degree so that you...
MMFBT 002 – Surviving Your First Year at College or University
In the second edition of the More Money for Beer and Textbooks podcast (available for download right here on the site or on iTunes) Justin and Kyle look at some of the primary challenges facing first year college and university students. As a teacher and a Dean of...
MMFBT 001 – The More Money for Beer and Textbooks Podcast
No longer will your favorite bloggers be forever limited to the written word! The More Money for Beer and Textbooks Podcast is ready to hit the airwaves. Right click here to download the episode We’re here to soothe you with the silky smooth tones of personal finance...
What Kind of Degree Is Right for Me?
When making educational plans, you might notice that schools offer more than just the standard Bachelor's of Science degree. Many different training programs, certificates, and degrees provide students opportunities to received credentials and educations in their...
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