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altruWisdom is our platform for financial and life guidance, and now you can try it for free! With #covid19, we know its the best way we can help Canadians. In addition to other life events, altruWisdom will walk you through action items, case studies and benefits that will help you take control of your financial situation. We also have a great filing cabinet to get you more organized than ever before! Visit app.altruwisdom.com/register to get started.

COVID-19: As many Canadians are either not working or only partially working at this time, Employment Insurance (EI) benefit access rules have changed. If youre finding them very confusing, youre not alone! Click the link in bio to see the most updated information from the government, and how to apply! http://ow.ly/GYTg50yUy8E

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Many of us dream of quitting our jobs and chasing our dreams - but when it comes down to it, how do you make that decision? In our article (Link below) we help you take off those rose-coloured glasses and add up the true costs of your choice. https://altruwisdom.com//should-i-quit-my-job-to-pursue-my #techstartup #innovation #careerplanning #careeradvice #careerchange #careergoals #careergrowth #careercoaching #altruwisdom

Historically, careers have been considered a linear journey, with a starting point and a finish line. Recently, career has taken on an appearance of a garden of stepping stones with endless paths you could take. Read our article (Link below) to learn how you can become more agile in your career. https://altruwisdom.com/h/how-often-should-you-change-jobs #techstartup #innovation #careerplanning #careeradvice #careerchange #careergoals #careergrowth #careercoaching #altruwisdom

Working at your job, do you feel like you are destined for something bigger? Are you convinced that the grass is greener in other places of work? Read our article (Link below) about job crafting to gain a new perspective on perspective on your current job and, perhaps make you happier with it! https://altruwisdom.com/home/what-is-job-crafting #techstartup #innovation #careerplanning #careeradvice #careerchange #careergoals #careergrowth #careercoaching #altruwisdom

What normally comes after finding a job you get excited about? Thats right, an interview. There is plenty of advice out there on how you should prepare for the interview, but weve found some unconventional advice on what the employers actually expect from the candidates. Read our article in the link below to ace your next interview. https://altruwisdom.com//how-to-be-your-best-in-an-intervi #techstartup #innovation #careerplanning #careeradvice #careerchange #careergoals #careergrowth #careercoaching #altruwisdom

First stop on our journey toward a perfect career is, finding what it is you are going to do when you grow up! A Canadian startup Sokanu came up with a tech tool that uses psychometric tests to determine which careers are going to be the most suitable to you. Check out the article weve put together covering this innovative tool (Link below) https://altruwisdom.com/home/what-should-i-do-for-a-career #techstartup #innovation #careerplanning #careeradvice #careerchange #careergoals #careergrowth #careercoaching #altruwisdom

We have sold ourselves into a fast food model of education, and its impoverishing our spirit and our energies as much as fast food is depleting our physical bodies." Ken Robinson Read our review of "Lost in Meritocracy" by Walter Kirn in the Link below https://altruwisdom.com//what-is-the-true-value-of-learnin #highschoolgraduate #highschoolsenior #collegetime #freshman #senioryear #collegedays #collegelife #collegebound #offtocollege #collegestudent #collegefreshman #highschoolstudent

In the world where family, society, common beliefs and stereotypes all push us toward certain career paths, sometimes we have to rely on technology to tell us which path is a true fit for us. Read more in our article (Link below) and find out if there is a dream job out there for you. You may be surprised by what you learn. https://altruwisdom.com/home/what-should-i-do-for-a-career #highschoolgraduate #highschoolsenior #collegetime #freshman #senioryear #collegedays #collegelife #collegebound #offtocollege #collegestudent #collegefreshman #highschoolstudent

We often hear advice to follow our dreams and passions. There is an unspoken expectation of us to decide what the rest of our life will look like, at a young age. In our article (Link below) we offer a new perspective on choosing your career. https://altruwisdom.com/home/how-do-you-find-a-job-you-love #highschoolgraduate #highschoolsenior #collegetime #freshman #senioryear #collegedays #collegelife #collegebound #offtocollege #collegestudent #collegefreshman #highschoolstudent

Learn about the alternative paths in education you can take to meet your goals and take control of your of education (Link below) https://altruwisdom.com//what-are-the-new-innovations-in-e #highschoolgraduate #highschoolsenior #collegetime #freshman #senioryear #collegedays #collegelife #collegebound #offtocollege #collegestudent #collegefreshman #highschoolstudent

Do you wonder if higher education is worth the time and cost? Do you have a degree, but youre unsure of how to turn it into a job? Read a story from a person who chose against pursuing a degree (Link Below) https://medium.com//7-decrees-from-a-person-without-a-degr

Is an undergraduate degree worth it anymore? Given rising costs and lower post-graduation opportunities, we examine the pros and cons in our article (Link below) https://altruwisdom.com//self-education-vs-formal-educatio #highschoolgraduate #highschoolsenior #collegetime #freshman #senioryear #collegedays #collegelife #collegebound #offtocollege #collegestudent #collegefreshman #highschoolstudent

Theres more to being a king than getting your way all the time. Mufasa Traditionally, it is believed that success today depends on cognitive skills - the kind of intelligence you acquire in school, which is measured by I.Q. tests. However, some studies (Link Below) suggest that a perfectly blended character-building combination of autonomy and support is the secret ingredient to reaching success. https://altruwisdom.com//what-is-considered-being-successf #LionKing #lifelessons #lifeisgood #positivevibes #goodvibes #adultingdoneright #altruwisdom

Millennials were brought up in a world where material possessions mattered and families worked hard to attain them. Winning at life meant having a massive house, multiple cars, the greenest lawn, the biggest TV... Naturally, any other way seems counterintuitive, and is questioned by the previous generations. Guess what?! There is nothing wrong with the desire to experience life, travel, build relationships over acquiring possessions. After all, we are the ones that make up the rules in the Game of Life. Read our latest article (Link Below) to gain a new perspective on winning and losing at life. https://altruwisdom.com//what-does-winning-at-life-mean-cr #LionKing #lifelessons #lifeisgood #positivevibes #goodvibes #adultingdoneright #altruwisdom

Sometimes terrible happen. Resilience is the answer and it turns out you can grow your resilience using the 5 techniques we introduce in our article (Link Below) https://altruwisdom.com//how-do-i-become-more-resilient-wh #LionKing #lifelessons #lifeisgood #positivevibes #goodvibes #adultingdoneright #altruwisdom

It is the ultimate question many of us are still trying to find the answer to. We tried to present a few perspective on the "optimism formula" in our article (Link Below). Have a read and comment to tell us if you prefer Hakuna Matata over realism. https://altruwisdom.com//is-it-better-to-be-an-optimist-or #LionKing #lifelessons #lifeisgood #positivevibes #goodvibes #adultingdoneright #altruwisdom

Most of us are terrified of challenges when we encounter them. Shift your perspective and use the challenges in your life as a springboard for personal growth and progress. Read our article (Link Below) to learn to approach challenges with open arms. https://altruwisdom.com/home/how-to-roll-with-the-punches #LionKing #lifelessons #lifeisgood #positivevibes #goodvibes #adultingdoneright #altruwisdom

It is incredible when you realize how many great and powerful quotes are packed into Lion King. This one is one of our favourites! In life, you are one step ahead if you know that things wont always go according to plan. Now, learn to prepare for that eventuality by educating yourself on life and financial topics through our blog (Link Below) https://altruwisdom.com/home #LionKing #lifelessons #lifeisgood #positivevibes #goodvibes #adultingdoneright #altruwisdom #masterAdulting

If you were too distracted by Beyonces singing in the 2019 remake of Lion King to pay attention to the powerful life lessons sprinkled all over the movie, you will be thrilled to know that weve summarized them for you in our latest article (Link Below)! #masterAdulting by reading them and putting them to work! https://medium.com//4-powerful-life-lessons-from-lion-king #LionKing #lifelessons #lifeisgood #positivevibes #goodvibes #adultingdoneright #altruwisdom

In the previous posts we talked about taking care of your parents as they get older. We also discussed the wise ways grandparents can help out with your kids. This time we bring you something extra special - a lifehack that can literally solve both of your problems - taking care of your parents WHILE they help out with your kids. Sounds amazing, doesnt it? We call the lifehack multigenerational living and you can learn more about it by following the Link below. https://altruwisdom.com//what-is-multigenerational-living- #adulting101 #adultingdoneright #livingwithmyparents #familyfirst #familymatters #altruwisdom #masteradulting

Lets face it - for most grandparents getting grandkids is THE most desirable #goal The are just itching to start showering the grandkids with gifts and basically spoil them rotten. We have put together 4 ways for grandparents to help out that are the most beneficial for all parties involved (article in Link below). Its a great topic to discuss with your parents next time you are over for a family dinner. https://altruwisdom.com//4-wise-ways-for-grandparents-to-h #adulting101 #spoilinggrandkids #adultingdoneright #familyfirst #familymatters #altruwisdom

As your parents get older, you need to prepare for what will happen next. Taking care of elderly parent is similar to taking care of a newborn - it is a full time job, but you dont have 9 months to prepare for it. Start preparing now by discussing these 5 topics (Link below) with your parents. #adulting101 #adultingdoneright #masteradulting #altruwisdom https://altruwisdom.com//5-topics-to-discuss-with-your-agi

If you look closer at this number, you will realize that at least 1 sibling on average is deeply involved in taking care of their aging parent or parents. altruWisdom has a whole section of the blog dedicated to knowledge and advice on caring for aging parents. Follow the Link below to learn more! https://altruwisdom.com/home/category/Aging #aging #adultingdoneright #adulting101 #masteradulting #altruwisdom

Do you know what happens to your parents money and belongings when they pass away? Do you understand the details of their estate plan, the tax liabilities, do you even know where they keep their will? Learn the answers to these questions and the best way to ask them by reading our article (Link below) https://altruwisdom.com//how-does-inheritance-work-and-wha #adulting101 #inheritance #familymoney #adultingdoneright #masteradulting

Building a great family fortune (and ensuring it stays intact AND grows) begins with teaching your kids about personal finance and money management. When is it too early or too late? What are the main principles you should be teaching them? Find out this and more in our article (Link Below) https://altruwisdom.com//how-and-when-should-i-teach-my-ki #learnaboutmoney #parentingadvice #parenting101 #altruwisdom #adulting101 #parentinghacks

Since the population is getting older, we can expect that number to rise. More Canadians will need to become caregivers for their aging parents or loved ones, and they may not be prepared for the costs and the time that it takes. Prepare yourself by reading the altruWisdom blog and learning what youre up against (Link Below) https://altruwisdom.com//5-topics-to-discuss-with-your-agi #agingparents #takingcareofbusiness #adulting101 #adultingdoneright #altruwisdom

Robert Kiyosaki highlights the importance of growing family money throughout generations so well. This week we are going to discuss family money, the way it gets passed on with money wisdom from one generation to the next. #familymoney #inheritance #familylegacy #adulting101 #adultingdoneright #altruwisdom

We asked a few experts who have been in the insurance industry for a long time: If your kids were buying insurance today, whats one thing you would make sure they know? Read our article (Link below) to learn what they had to say! https://altruwisdom.com/home/when-should-you-get-insurance #insurancetips #bettersafethansorry #lifeinsurance #adulting101 #masteradulting #altruwisdom

Allegra and Cody, a young couple from Calgary share their story of buying their first house and the lessons they learned as they applied for their first mortgage. (Weve changed the names to cooler sounding names). Read the dialogue in the Link Below https://altruwisdom.com/home/first-mortgage-mistakes #firstmortgage #buyingahouse #howtobuyahouse #gettingmarried #ourfirsthouse #altruwisdom

Way to go #Newfoundland ! Keep up the good work by joining our newsletter list (Link Below) and staying on top of our articles dedicated to relationships, marriage advice, starting a family, buying a house and having kids. #nl #newfoundlandandlabrador #nfld #relationshipadvice #marriageproblems #divorce #altruwisdom https://altruwisdom.com/home

Newlywed life is filled with excitement and new discoveries. While that phase of discovery is fun, research shows us that financial issues are the number one reason couples fight. Its better to do the financial discovery before walking down the aisle. Read our article (Link Below) to learn the most common newlywed money blunders. https://altruwisdom.com//newlywed-money-mistakes-to-look-o #marriageadvice #gettingmarried #marriagetips #relationshipadvice #relationshiptips #altruwisdom

We enter marriage with a lot of hope, but we have all heard horror stories when it doesnt go right. Prenuptial agreements are controversial, but they truly designed to protect assets and offer each spouse a clear and fair path to exit, if the relationship doesnt work out. That doesnt seem so scary, does it? Read Our article (Link Below) to learn about the options available to you, and how to get protected. https://altruwisdom.com/home/do-you-need-a-prenup #gettingmarried #marriagetips #marriageadvice #relationshiptips #prenup #altruwisdom

Pretty impressive statistic! Thoughts of divorce often end up bringing issues to light that couples can work through. Those thoughts are scary, but that initial scary thought can lead to improvement. So, read our articles in our blog (Link Below) and advice on marriage and relationships, work through your issues and see if in a year from now your relationship will be better than ever! https://altruwisdom.com/home #relationshipadvice #marriageadvice #marriageproblems #relationshipproblems #altruwisdom

A great tool that can be used to decide whether getting married is the right decision for you is a marriage contract. It should outline all details of the ideal relationship each member of the couple envisions, the hard limits (no-nos), the soft limits and the must-haves. Read our article (Link Below) to learn all the elements to include in the marriage contract. https://altruwisdom.com//marriage-contract-what-is-it-and- #marriageadvice #gettingmarried #relationshiptips #marriedlife #marriagetips #altruwisdom

As you scroll through your IG feed today, looking at gorgeous outfits, designer handbags, tropical getaway cocktails and luxury cars, dont let yourself feel the urge to compensate. The mechanics behind the life of the modern-day Joneses involve millions of marketing dollars, consumer data, research and statistics. Influencers dont actually own any of the items they so lavishly demonstrate in their picture-perfect feeds, so you dont need to go into debt trying to match up. #keepingupwiththejoneses #debtfreelife #personaldevelopment #altruwisdom