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Uncommon Cents: Financial swear words worth saying

by Hugo Wong | Sep 27, 2012 | Business | Tech, Finance

This article concerns a set of related concepts behind three swear words. “F—.” No, no, not that one.  They are naughty financial words, unspoken in polite conversation and considered gauche in principle, if not strongly counter-cultural. They are “thriftiness,”...

Uncommon Cents: Opportunity cost of post-secondary education

by Hugo Wong | Sep 13, 2012 | Business | Tech, Finance

Congratulations! If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you’re a student at UVic this year. Today is a great time to make decisions and develop resolve. Today is the opportunity to build a foundation for your future. This is my third financial advice column for...
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