Finance

Uncommon Cents: Don’t get caught in the credit card debt spiral

When you use a credit card, you are borrowing money from a lender and it has to be paid back.

Uncommon Cents: Tax Free Savings Account ideal for students

Unique in the world of financial planning, the Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA) is one of many tools that help Canadians save for their financial goals.

Uncommon Cents: Socially Responsible Investing grows in popularity

Can your investments really be virtuous and financially profitable?

All stuff tells a story

In my last article, I asked you to do an exercise: to take a sheet of paper and divide your monthly expenditures into what you need to spend your money…

Uncommon Cents: Financial swear words worth saying

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…

Shoes: this year’s sound investment for retailers

Shoes are in this year; for those who don’t speak the language of fashion, this means they are this year’s moneymakers in Canada’s fashion retail industry.

Uncommon Cents: Opportunity cost of post-secondary education

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.