http://www.yourmoneybydesign.com equipping middle-income Canadians take charge of their money and get ahead. Wed, 21 Nov 2007 19:35:09 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en So I saw The Corporation, I saw Inconvenient Truth, and I know about how Halliburton is this really evil company and so is Merck. It’s enough to make you swear off investing forever, and in fact one woman in my (former) investment club did just that. “It’s all dirty!” she ... http://www.yourmoneybydesign.com/2007/11/21/investing-with-a-conscience/ It's begun: the holiday season. First up? The delightful Santa Clause Parade, this Sunday (Nov 25) at 1pm. And if wicked clothing/shoe sales are more to your liking, Wear Else is having their Biggest Warehouse Sale Ever! 28 West 7th Avenue (between Ontario and Manitoba) Thursday November 22nd from 10am ... http://www.yourmoneybydesign.com/2007/11/21/santa-clause-parade-and-wear-else-warehouse-sale/ Friday, October 26, 2007 7:30pm Pacific Baroque Orchestra Delirio Amoroso: Handel's Italian Years St. James Church (Gore & Cordova) Free admission As a 20-year old musical hopeful, Georg Händel (he hadn’t anglicized his name yet) took a trip to Italy to find out what was going on in that musical world. ... http://www.yourmoneybydesign.com/2007/10/24/pacific-baroque-orchestra-free-concert/ If you need any top-quality waterproof gear for climbing, biking, hiking, whatever, this is your chance: Acr'teryx Factory Store Sale Details as follows: Friday, Oct 26: 10am-8pm Saturday, Oct 27: 9am-5pm Sunday, Oct 28: 9am-5pm Up to 70% off retail on discontinued and factory seconds only. No exchanges, no warranty, no returns, and all sales are ... http://www.yourmoneybydesign.com/2007/10/17/arteryx-factory-sale/ It was in grade two that I encountered the Dunce Cap. I think I evaded having it crown my head but one thing’s for sure: the bright yellow paper cone with the big, black letters D-U-N-C-E C-A-P made an indelible impression. School was no longer just about discovery, ... http://www.yourmoneybydesign.com/2007/10/10/my-worst-nightmare-is-bouncing-a-cheque-whats-yours/ Coffee no longer a dark hole I confess: I love my coffee and I can be found in the line up of one of our region’s coffee stores at least twice a day. I prefer drip coffee or a shot of espresso. This means my habit costs about four ... http://www.yourmoneybydesign.com/2007/10/10/jack-coffee-no-longer-a-black-hole/ Some steals and deals! 1. Just discovered: Laptops in Vancouver which sells cheap, refurbished laptops at wholesale prices. I've never used them so can't endorse them, but it looks like a potential winner! (and mac users, if you look on the bottom right, you'll see a steal ... http://www.yourmoneybydesign.com/2007/10/10/laptops-in-vancouver-and-ottawa-by-donation-play-in-vancouver-cheap-last-minute-getaways/ This is a good one! WestJet.com Seat Sale Today Only! Travel on Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday until December 15, 2007. WestJet is holding a one-day 50% off sale for travel on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday in selected cities. Book today on westjet.com. Fares are limited, and are only available for travel until December 15th. Sample ... http://www.yourmoneybydesign.com/2007/10/03/westjet-50-off-seat-sale-today-only/ I start with a story about Leah. I worked with Leah about 15 years ago, and Leah drove me nuts. She drove me nuts because every.freaking.time I'd say, "I have to do XYZ" Leah would cheerfully interrupt, "no, you choose to". I didn't feel like I had a choice. ... http://www.yourmoneybydesign.com/2007/09/24/how-to-overcome-procastination-re-your-money/ Word on the street has Costco blowing out the last gen ipods: 2gb nanos $50, 4gb $100, 30gb video $150 and 80gb $225. Going fast though. http://www.yourmoneybydesign.com/2007/09/07/ipods-on-massive-sale-at-costco/