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Back-to-school budgets a real-world learning opportunity for students Aug 25th
Budgeting for back-to-school shopping can be a daunting task, as parents balance school supply lists with all the other costs of raising children. But financial experts say it can also offer a chance to involve your children in the process and have them see how budgeting can work.
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Why we overspend to earn rewards points Jun 21st
Even the most financially disciplined person might catch themselves chasing rewards from a credit card or loyalty rewards program. It’s not just you or a lack of willpower; credit card issuers and retailers design rewards programs to tap into the psychology of spending.
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Ancient proteins hint at all-female Homo naledi burial site in Rising Star cave system - Phys.org + MORE Jun 24th
Ancient proteins hint at all-female Homo naledi burial site in Rising Star cave system Phys.orgFossils of archaic human Homo naledi found in a cave are the same sex. Scientists want to learn why CNN'A weird result from an already weird hominin': Archaeologists discover all Homo.... More »
U of T researchers discover graphics card vulnerability that can lead to full system takeover - University of Toronto + MORE Jun 11th
U of T researchers discover graphics card vulnerability that can lead to full system takeover University of Toronto.... More »
Summer camp sticker shock is real—here’s how to stay on budget
– moneysense.ca
By the time the end of the school year nears, many parents have already spent months planning where to stick their kids for the summer. “It really is January, February, when you have to start thinking about it,,” says Erin Bury, mom to a toddler and kindergartner in Wellington, Ont. “It’s kind of like, ‘Hey, you just spent a bunch of money on Christmas and you’re probably paying off that credit card, but you’ve got to worry about summer camp.’”
Far from being a much-needed respite for many working parents, summer often means a two-month childcare hole to be filled with camps, family vacations, and various patchwork solutions. For those who didn’t snap up a spot before the holiday decorations were put away this year, there are still options available. And going forward, experts advise planning early, budgeting smartly, and managing expectations.
Camp planning starts months ahead
For those wanting to nab in-demand spots early, “it’s almost a full-time job,” Bury says…
