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Emergencies. Build up some savings in an emergency fund. A rule of thumb is three months of your income. Save for the future. Put some money aside for a new home, car or family vacation. Remember to contribute to an RRSP and RESP. Paying off debt should be a priority too. Consider asking a financial advisor to help you plan and budget. More tips on how to save for the future are available at www.franklintempleton.ca. NC
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t Family Building t NEWLY RENOVATED t Spacious 1 bedroom suites t Brand New Stainless steel Appliances, t Hardwood flooring, laminate t No Pets t Secure Building t Low Security Deposit $800* t Blocks to West Edmonton Mall and Schools, Easy access to public transit. Contact 780-410-9222 for appointment viewing PAGE 28 • Tell Them You Saw It In The “Renters Guide”
t All suites fully renovated t Quiet adult building t Large1 bdrms and one very spacious 2 bdrm suite available t Walking distance to U of A t Blocks from White Ave. and Kinsmen aquatic centre t Close to major bus routes and river valley walking trails t Pet free building t One bedroom is priced at $850. Two bedrooms are at $950 t Security deposit for the month of March set at $500. Incentive ends March 31ST, 2012 Contact Peter at 780-410-9222 for appointment viewing
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New Canadian research has proven convincingly that having a financial advisor helps people increase their wealth. People who’ve had a financial advisor for four to six years have more than 1½ times the savings of people that do not have an advisor but are similar in all other ways (such as age, income levels, and education). The longer people have had advice, the more their levels of savings improve. Those who’ve have had a financial advisor for seven to 14 years have twice the savings of those who are not receiving advice.
After 15 years or more, people with financial advisors have closer to three times the savings of those who do not have advisors – mostly because simply having an advisor encourages people to save regularly and save more. That leaves one less “chicken and egg” question for us to ponder. NC
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NANAIMO SQUARES
LESLIE STYLES, FOODIE & TRAVEL AFICIONADO, SHARES SOME DELICIOUS DISHES FOUND ON HER TRAVELS AROUND THE WORLD.
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y mom used to make Nanaimo Squares when I was a child. She made other desserts too, but her Nanaimo Squares were the absolute best. ‘Sweet’ doesn’t even begin to describe these delectable little wonders. They start with a crumb base, followed by a layer of light custard buttercream, topped with a smooth glossy layer of semi sweet chocolate. Best of all, you don’t have to bake them.
MOM’S NANAIMO SQUARES INGREDIENTS MIDDLE LAYER
› ½ cup unsalted butter › 3½ tbsp vanilla custard powder › 3 tbsp milk › 2 cups icing sugar ICING LAYER
› 4 squares semi-sweet chocolate (1 oz. each) › 1 tbsp unsalted butter
DIRECTIONS › Cream butter and sugar together, then add beaten egg and mix (or if you don’t like to use raw egg — melt first 3 ingredients in top of double boiler, then add the raw egg, stirring to cook and thicken, then remove from heat). › Continue by stirring in crumbs, coconut, and nuts. Press firmly into an ungreased 9” x 9” pan. My Mom uses a glass pyrex dish, which I think works better. › Melt chocolate and butter over low heat. Cool. Once cool, but still liquid, pour over second layer spreading evenly. › Refrigerate until firm. Cut into squares, serve and enjoy.
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Leslie Styles is president of Styles Design Inc., a Toronto-based branding and communications agency, and author of Scrumpdillyicious, a food & travel blog dedicated to all things delicious. She can be reached at stylesdesign.net and scrumpdillyicious.blogspot.com
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EXECUTIVE COACH HOMES 104 A STREET & 47 AVENUE
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3 Bedroom townhomes 1232 sq. ft. plus full basement Some with rec room Fenced backyard 5 appliances Small pets considered
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Bi-level 2 & 3 bedrooms 1055-1254 sq. ft. 3 bedrooms come with washer/dryer and private entrance Sorry no pets
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2 & 3 bedroom townhomes 8 different floorplans Fenced yard Covered parking Small pets considered
Monday - Friday 10am - 6pm Wednesday 10am - 8pm Saturday 11am - 4pm Closed Sundays & Holidays
C LASSIFIEDS CLOSE TO WESTMOUNT 205, 10720-127 STREET Two bedroom, 2 appliances (fridge, stove), coin operated laundry. NO PETS & NO SMOKING.
WALKING DISTANCE TO CAPILANO MALL 15, 10011-62 STREET Renovated one bedroom, 1 bathroom, hardwood floor, 4 stainless steel appliances (fridge, stove, dishwasher & microwave), coin operated laundry. NO PETS & NO SMOKING.
RENT $1200/MONTH
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LIKE BRAND NEW 12959A-117 STREET 3 bedroom, duplex main floor only about 900 sq. ft. 5 appliances (fridge, stove, washer, dryer & dishwasher), close to Nait, Kingsway and Royal Alex Hospital. NO PETS AND NO SMOKING.
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Live Downtown & Love It! Grand Central Manor. Contemporary Chic! Grand Central Manor 1935 SQ.FT LUXURY PENTHOUSE AVAILABLE Please Phone
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Executive Furnished Suites Also Available 5 Designer Floor Plans Window Coverings Carpet or Hardwood 6 Appliances Security Systems Concrete Construction On-Site Management On-Site Security Fitness Rooms Media Room Adult Building
Riverside Towers. Spectacular River Valley Views! Spectacular River Valley Views!
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