The Business of Student Sports
The business of student sports in Canada is a relatively small (but growing) business compared to the NCAA in the United States.
Random Thoughts: Election Fever
Catch up on the election news in Canada with Gilles Duceppe leading the charge in spirited barbs against the Tories. Learn who’s promising what, why taxes may go up and more.
C’est La Faute Du Federal!
The phrase “C’est la Faute” (translated as “It’s the fault”) is humorously explored in this article, highlighting how individuals often attribute their financial woes to external entities, particularly the federal government. Inspired by Bowser and Blue’s satirical song “C’est la faute du fédéral,” the author reflects on the tendency to blame the government for personal financial issues, such as lack of savings or overdrafts. The article emphasizes the importance of personal accountability in financial matters, suggesting that while it’s easy to point fingers, many financial challenges are self-inflicted and require individual responsibility to address.
Keywords: C’est la Faute, financial accountability, personal responsibility, blaming government, financial challenges, Bowser and Blue, C’est la faute du fédéral
The Locked In Factor
Feeling locked in isn’t just a tech problem—it happens in finance too. In this post, I reflect on how I ended up financially locked in by sticking with familiar but underperforming investment products like mutual funds in my kids’ RESP. Despite better options like ETFs being available, I stayed put out of habit, convenience, or the illusion of safety.
Inspired by the concept of technological lock-in, I realized this mindset also affects our financial decisions. We often cling to what we know, even when better alternatives exist. The key takeaway? Regularly re-evaluate your financial choices. Just because something worked before doesn’t mean it’s still your best option.
Keywords: locked in, financial decision-making, RESP, mutual funds vs ETFs, investment strategy, financial planning, Canadian finance
Let’s Go Buy Some Money
Discover the truth behind pay-day loans and why their new friendly names might not be what they seem. Find out what it really means to buy money.
