Increase Your Business’ Productivity

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Increase Your Business’ Productivity

If I came into your office and told you I could increase your company’s bottom line by making it more efficient, you might think I was trying to sell you a brand new state of the art production line, or maybe some lightning fast computers that will reduce your load time.

However, what I am proposing may come as a shock to most as it is something intangible yet it has a drastic impact on your workforce.

The answer: workforce financial literacy.

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Back to School – Saving for your child’s future

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Back to School – Saving for your child’s future

It’s that time of year again! After a long break filled with endless sunny days with no homework, no early morning yellow bus and no teachers, your child finally has to go back to school!

Although post-secondary education may be a long ways away, it is never too early to start saving. By starting early, you may relieve your children from the potential burden of carrying large student debt after graduation. To help you save for this goal the Canadian Government has made a special type of account available to Canadian families. 

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Astrolabe Guiding the Way: Youth Futures & Financial Literacy

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Astrolabe Guiding the Way: Youth Futures & Financial Literacy

Did you know that more than 7 in 10 Canadians are not fully confident their math and money management skills will help them plan for a secure financial future? Whether we like it or not, money management skills are essential in insuring we can uphold a certain standard of living. Surprisingly, there is a large gap in the educational system in regards to teaching even the basics of finance: budgeting, savings and debt.

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Thank You Mister Tax Man

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Thank You Mister Tax Man

You received your tax return today!

Now, what should you do? That new 3D smart TV would look great in the living room! Or a trip down South would do wonders in helping you forget the long arduous winter we’ve just experienced.

Although the urge to spend this sudden windfall today may seem irresistible, you should take a few breaths and consider options that will make that money work for you.

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