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1 month ago | 
ivey.uwo.ca | Lisa Coxon
When Kris Galashan, HBA ’00, started his degree in 1998, it was the first year Ivey students were able to have laptop computers in class, following the invention of Wi-Fi technology the year prior. The summer before his first semester, Galashan received a letter from the School with a recommendation for a laptop worth $2,000 (equivalent to ~$3,500 today). “Fat chance of getting that,” he thought to himself.
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2 months ago | 
ivey.uwo.ca | Lisa Coxon
Named for the South African word Ubuntu, which translates to “I am because we are,” the Ubuntu Management Education Initiative (UMEI) was created to establish a symbiotic knowledge exchange between Ivey and African business schools while building capacity for case-based business education in Africa.
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2 months ago | 
ivey.uwo.ca | Lisa Coxon
Kerry and Matt Bennett, HBA ’96, first met while standing in line to get their cases on day one of their HBA program in 1994. Matt turned around to ask Kerry where she was living (he was still trying to find a place, himself) and after some conversation, they realized they were in the same section and shared an East Coast connection. When Matt learned that Kerry was from Cape Breton, N.S., he told her that while his family was based in Kingston, Ont., his father was actually a Newfoundlander.
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Nov 19, 2024 | 
ivey.uwo.ca | Lisa Coxon
When Bill Moffatt, MBA ’79, was diagnosed with ALS in December 2022, his friend and former classmate, Peter Coughlin, MBA ’79, was struck by his optimism and resilience. “You couldn't help but be impressed by Bill’s positive attitude, strength, and courage in the face of something that a lot of people would find extremely devastating,” says Coughlin.
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Mar 12, 2024 | 
lowestrates.ca | Lisa Coxon
This article has been updated from a previous version. Auto insurance is mandatory in Canada, but this doesn’t mean that once you find yourself a policy, you’re guaranteed it forever. Your insurance company has the right to cancel your policy for several reasons. And if that happens, not only will it reflect poorly on your record — it could result in a higher premium with the next provider. For example, the difference in monthly premiums for a 35-year-old male driver in Toronto, Ont.
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Nov 10, 2023 | 
wealthrocket.com | David O'Leary |Lisa Coxon
Financial planning vs. investment management Simply put, an investment advisor helps you answer the question, “How should I invest my savings?”If you’ve worked with a financial advisor before, I’ll bet this will sound familiar. They’ll ask you to complete a risk tolerance assessment, recommend an appropriate asset allocation, and detail specific investments you should make (e.g. certain stocks, mutual funds, or ETFs).
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Oct 24, 2023 | 
lowestrates.ca | Lisa Coxon
This article has been updated from a previous version. On a Thursday evening a few years ago, I found myself at a Mazda dealership in Toronto. My partner and I had taken one of their CX-5s for a test drive around 7:30 that night. Three hours later, we were still there — talking numbers. Right from the beginning, our main priority was finding a monthly payment that comfortably fit into our budgets. But the initial figures quoted by the sales associate were well above what we had in mind.
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Oct 20, 2023 | 
wealthrocket.com | Mackenzie Scibetta |Lisa Coxon
As housing affordability tightens, motivated buyers might be willing to cross items off their must-have list to enter the market. However, there are some things a homebuyer should never settle for. Knowing what to look out for — whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or have experience purchasing property — can mean the difference between a happy investment and a financial disaster.
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Oct 18, 2023 | 
wealthrocket.com | Michelle Bates |Lisa Coxon
Key takeaways 35% of mortgage holders say something about their current financial situation will need to change if interest rates increase again at some point 一 either this year, or in 2024. In fact, nearly 1-in-10 (9%) say they would have to sell their home. 36% of mortgage holders say one partner’s monthly income covers the mortgage payment, and the other partner’s monthly income covers all other housing costs.
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Sep 28, 2023 | 
wealthrocket.com | Julia Stratton |Lisa Coxon |Gabriel Sigler
When embarking on higher education in Canada, many students opt for various financial aids, including private student loans in Canada or OSAP, to manage their tuition and other expenses. After graduating, the time comes to begin paying off student loans, and this is when the journey can become challenging. Whether you’ve taken a government-assisted loan or availed private student loans in Canada, you’ll receive a detailed letter from your bank or the government post-graduation.
