In Ontario , Canada creating a will for yourself can be a very simple exercise. Over 50% of Canadian’s do not have a will. It will take less than 15 minutes for most people to create a simple will for themselves. What I recommend ( remember this is just my recommendation, and I am not a certified financial planner ) is that you create a quick will for yourself , and when you get time , and your financial situation…
My reflection on critical thinking and its application. Key Concepts Learned about Critical Thinking The key concept I have learned about critical thinking is to rethink situations using different frames. I have learned that all of us have these pre set views and values that determines how we see a situation. After reflection I realize our frames are most likely due to our upbringings, cultural views, characteristics and social values. I have also learned some techniques to help analyze situations…
I am a big promoter of Tax Free Savings Accounts ( TFSAs). In Canada anyone with a valid social insurance number ( SIN), who is older than 18 in most provinces and 19 in some can contribute to a TFSA. The great thing about TFSA is that it doesn’t just have to be a savings account. You can have a self – directed TFSA and can buy shares, bonds, units of mutual funds etc … Remember any income you earn…
I did my MBA at The Schulich School of Business, York University in Toronto, Canada. One of the very first courses I had to take was called ” Skills for Leadership” . I am like a sponge, and I love to learn. This class provided alot of new and interesting material, and I totally loved it. In this class we had to do learning portfolios of the concepts we have learned. One of the very first learning portfolios I had…
If you have decided to do your MBA, one of the first steps you need to do is take your GMAT. Most business programs require GMAT as a prerequisite, but not all. I did my GMAT in 2008. I often get asked how did I prepare for it, what are some of my recommendations in terms of the resources to use for the GMAT. I prepared for the GMAT on my own, and I mainly used two resources. 1. Gmat…
Hi there ! Welcome to my blog. I plan to share my experiences with the Schulich MBA program, CFA, my stock picks, and my financial decisions. I hope they help you in some way or form. Would love to hear your comments, so feel free to leave some.