Life Tips – Fast Access Financial

Are You Behind On Your Long-Term Savings Plans?

August 28, 2017

(NC) When most of us think about retirement, spending more time with family, finding new hobbies and travelling the world are often top of mind. But while retirement can be a wonderful chapter, getting there isn’t always easy. A recent survey found 55 per cent of Canadians either believe they aren’t financially on track to…

Happy 150th Canada!

June 28, 2017

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Here’s a look at what’s open and closed for the Canada Day long weekend. What’s open on Canada Day: • Tanger Outlet, Vaughan Mills Mall, Orillia Square Mall and Upper Canada Mall • Movie theatres • Most restaurants • Some grocery stores and pharmacies • Canada’s Wonderland (more…)

Happy Father’s Day!

June 14, 2017

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Fathers Day

Everyone deserves to have someone in their life to look up to, no matter how tall they grow. Make no mistake, great role models come in all shapes and sizes. You may have an older brother, a friend, uncle, boss, or mentor, who has the same effect as the worlds best dad. Father’s day is…

Top 10 Financial Movies To Watch

May 8, 2017

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financial education, movies

When it comes to entertainment, movies are one of the most universally treasured platforms, serving as an escape into alternate realities across space, time and perspective. They can provide comic relief, emotional support, dark skepticism and every emotion on the human spectrum. Like the best forms of entertainment, they are also used to protest convention,…

What’s Open And Closed Easter Weekend In Toronto

April 13, 2017

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easter

After 5:00pm today its officially Easter weekend! With warmer weather on the horizon, you should know what’s open this weekend in the city of Toronto! Despite regular holiday closings and shorter hours in effect, there’s still plenty of opportunities to enjoy some of Toronto’s best attractions and shopping centres! (more…)

Highly Effective People Are Proactive

March 28, 2017

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If you haven’t read “the seven habits of highly effective people” then here’s a small taste that may make you reconsider it. In 1989 Steven Covey published a non-fiction self help book aimed at improving your life by adopting 7 simple habits. The result of which would encourage a shift in thought process to influence…

Redesigning The Economy In Spite Of Class Immobility

March 20, 2017

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class mobility, Economic structure, top 1%, Wealth

The economic structure in a capitalist society encourages class mobility. In other words, the idea of the American dream suggests that anyone can go from rags to riches as long as they work hard enough. The idea of class consciousness, which outlined the difference of status between the assembly line worker and the owner of…

Spend Less, Eat Right, & Feel Good

March 13, 2017

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healthy food, Save Money

Shopping cheap doesn’t mean eating low quality, unhealthy foods; It just means spending less, and spending smart. Fast foods are famously known to have more calories from trans fats, saturated fats, sodium and sugar. Consuming large quantities of unhealthy foods is widely known to increase the risk of obesity, heart disease, high cholesterol and high…

5 Tips To Save On Your Spring Break Vacation

March 1, 2017

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Looking to get away? Travelling during spring break is ideal for a few reasons; The kids have time off of school, the weather is still gross, and for most industries (excluding accounting) work volume stays relatively steady. Before you plan your getaway you should consider a few things that could save you money in the…

What to do in TO this family day weekend!

February 20, 2017

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February 20 is Family Day, a free day off school and work! It’s the perfect chance to get out and explore the city, so check out what’s open and what’s happening on around the GTA on Monday. (more…)