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Why You Should Spend More Time Thinking About Money

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Some people are inclined to think about money more than others.  And t hank goodness, because this leads to the individuals who have their  financial planner certification  and can help others with their  money goals ! However,  even  those who  have a financial planner  need  to think about their money . Truthfully,  most of us need to do so more often  and more positively .      Education Can Lead to Better Money Insights   It might be time to add to your financial education. For example, taking the Canadian Securities Course can help  you feel more confident in understanding investing. You don’t need to have a goal of working in financial services to take a course like this. An open mind and a willingness to learn more about  where  your money can be invested (and how those tools work) is all that’s required.      Alternatively, if you’re an entrepreneur and  your efforts...

How to be more Effective in Finance Career

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Finance is a challenging field.  Regardless of what area you choose  for your career  within finance (and there are many), you’ll  need a lot of specific knowledge and skills to do well.  Some of this you’ll pick up in your formal education, while other aspects will come through experience.     But there is more to learn once you graduate from your  accounting program  or  Canadian Securities course , or  the  education  you acquire  in whatever you choose to pursue . You’ll want to find ways to be more  effective  in your career so that people seek you out for your expertise. This is true whether you work in your own business or for a company that employs you. Being more effective  will  improve your career at a variety of levels.    Communication is Key   The first way to improve your effectiveness is to work on your communication skills. Consider someone with their  financial...