Haven’t done this for a while, but here are some of the more interesting financial (and other) tweets that I saw this week. Interesting that Twitter has also removed the 144 character limit on direct messages, so it has now become a full messaging system too.
Canadians are carrying a lot of debt, which no matter how the banks spin it, isn't good http://t.co/IzlJtqkEC7 pic.twitter.com/CZKe8jGXct
— Steadyhand Funds (@Steadyhandfunds) August 20, 2015
I really liked this one, it was condemning the banks trying to encourage folks to build up more debt? Say what?
Based on 10 measures of credit behaviour, people make fewest financial mistakes at age 53. http://t.co/KsdXNyeY9q pic.twitter.com/hbiWsIRRIz
— Preet Banerjee (@preetbanerjee) August 18, 2015
Uh oh, what about 54 year olds?
My Name is Steve. I Lost 3.7% Thursday – http://t.co/qVOrgyHwqy
— Big Cajun Man (aw) (@bigcajunman) August 22, 2015
I guess the only advice that I can give is, just don’t look, or just don’t care?
The Best Ways To Teach Kids About Money http://t.co/l0gtO7tMs7 feat. tips from Personal Finance Expert @bigcajunman pic.twitter.com/1KN1N2QRYM
— Chantal Marr (@LSMInsurance) August 17, 2015
What is the best way to teach kids about money? My 2 cents worth is there as well.
Food truck festival feeds Bells Corners charity's ambition after flood http://t.co/7VzVjDiDf7 #ottnews pic.twitter.com/DwWMU6GR55
— Ottawa Citizen (@OttawaCitizen) August 16, 2015
Glad to see the FAMSAC food truck rally went well last week. Evidently my Doppelganger (Mayor Watson) was there as well.
More Reasons to Change Banks đź’¸ http://t.co/IgjGSZws1y pic.twitter.com/3b3trv8zY1
— Big Cajun Man (aw) (@bigcajunman) August 19, 2015
Remember you are not attached at the hip to your bank, if you can get a better deal, get it!