When I was 17 years old graduating from St Mildreds and headed off to Laurier University, it dawned on that not only would I would be living on my own, but I would also be in charge of my own finances.  As a young person, this was a startling revelation. Up until that point, I had always lived at home and was fortunate my parents paid my way.  I can't even remember if I had a bank account.  This was well before the days of debit cards and decades before... [read more]