Retail Ergonomics
You only think that retailers use low, low prices to pry money from your wallet. In reality, they use a combination of consumer psychology and the fact that many people just don’t understand economics very well. [The Atlantic]
Money + Work
Get honest career advice that you won’t find anywhere else, labour market updates, salary trends, and shrewd strategies for getting ahead. From career paths to coworkers, back stabbing to business casual, here’s what you need to plan your next move.
When to Quit Your Job
You’re stressed. You’ve gained weight. Your head is pounding. That stabbing pain in the pit of your stomach can’t be an ulcer, can it? Work is killing you. But is it time to quit? Susan Hobson, founder of Elite High Performance Coaching, tells us what she’s learned from helping guys … Read More
What We Want for Father’s Day
Whether he’s strong and silent like the Marlborough Man or suave and sophisticated like Carey Grant, all any guy needs is to know is he’s appreciated. What he wants, well, that’s another matter. Here’s some Father’s Day gift ideas that would bring a smile to our face. Click to enlarge [nggallery … Read More
Should I Fix My Mortgage Rate?
As we continue to scrape the bottom of mortgage interest rates, is it time to consider fixing your rate to save money and time off of your amortization? The Bank of Canada promised that we would have these low levels until June, and June is less than a month away. … Read More
Real Estate Co-Buying
There comes a time in every man’s life when he wants a backyard — that little patch of grass behind a house with a hammock, a BBQ and a little wooden shed to store “stuff.” Unfortunately for Canadian city dwellers, that personal space comes at a premium. In fact, according … Read More
