They’re young, in debt, and can be clueless about what that really means. Young people today face higher levels of student debt and greater access to credit than ever before. They’re too old to have received lessons from new high … Continue reading
The recent recession has put a spotlight on the bank accounts of individuals and how much we save. As governments cut spending to get their own deficits down to an acceptable size, the average Canadian’s debt level has hit new … Continue reading
There are websites, workshops and a federal task force, but how much will these attempts to help actually improve the financial situations of young people? Essentially, the challenge is to alter behaviour, which is not an easy task. Information on … Continue reading
It is easy for young people to put off thinking about financial decisions, such as buying a house or saving for retirement, until they become an immediate priority. Indeed, it is probably very normal for these decisions to be secondary … Continue reading