Dollars & Sense


Tips to get your money back

by Noella Eze Staff Reporter on March, 28, 2012 in Dollars & Sense, Humberlife - 1 Comment

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365 days of paying taxes on everything is a “B-word” and a half isn’t it? You saunter into Forever 21 and stumble upon a cute top says $12.99 on the price tag. You grab it and make a mad dash for the cash register, toppling everything in your way like a pro-football player. Only to [...]

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Sustainability on campus

by Lisa Mayor Staff Reporter on March, 07, 2012 in Dollars & Sense, Humberlife - 0 Comments

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The idea that it’s unfair to burden future generations with today’s environmental problems is at the heart of Humber ITAL’s comittment to sustainability. To follow through on this commitment, the college created the Sustainability Coordinating Committee (SCC) in 2009, and offers programs that teach students about sustainablity. The SCC has implemented many environmentally-conscious initiatives that [...]

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Save Now, Spend Later

by Naomi Leanage Staff Reporter on February, 15, 2012 in Dollars & Sense, Humberlife - 0 Comments

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Though it may seem as if winter hasn’t even arrived yet—with the grass still being green and all—summer is just around the corner. Yes, four months of sunny days and no heavy jackets to lug around is almost here. So it’s about time that you start thinking about your summer plans. Whether you want to [...]

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Frugality is the new extravagance

by Lisa Mayor Staff Reporter on January, 18, 2012 in Dollars & Sense, Humberlife - 1 Comment

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With a New Year just beginning and holiday debt looming, it’s time to start thinking of ways to cut back in 2012. The Humber Students’ Federation’s Financial Director Frank Rizzi said that one of the easiest ways to do this is to try and decipher the difference between wants and needs. “Phone bills [are an [...]

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Don’t be a scrooge, be cheap!

by Naomi Leanage Staff Reporter on November, 29, 2011 in Dollars & Sense - 0 Comments

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You can hear the music and see the lights and decorations, so there’s no denying that the holiday season is near. Among the carol singing, eggnog drinking and mistletoe kissing, one of the major attractions this winter is (as always) gift exchanging! Unless you have connections with one of Santa’s elves, your poor and barely [...]

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