Money lessons for kids – Ask a Vancouver Mortgage Broker

Money lessons for kids – Friday, August 23, 2013 It’s that time of year again. With summer winding down and vacations coming to an end, many families are getting ready for the back-to-school season.For kids, this means settling back into the school routine — and for many parents, it means back-to-school shopping.These shopping excursions are a […]

What your parents didn’t teach you about money – Vancouver Mortgage Broker

Let’s face it, Baby Boomers haven’t set the greatest example for those who are just starting out. By Gail Vaz-Oxlade | Online only As I crossed the country earlier this year promoting my latest book, Money Rules, I spoke with thousands of university and college students about what it takes to not make the mistakes their parents made. Let’s […]

Looking for the perfect allowance system

Lately, I find myself in frequent conversations about the merits of allowances. It’s a hot topic considering all the attention paid of late to financial literacy. Just last night, I was engaged in a debate with my son about why he can’t have more allowance. It seems his Lego fund is not growing as quickly […]