It’s September and that means back to school! School often starts at home and having a discussion about basic financial education doesn’t have to wait until your children are grown and have their first job.

There’s no such thing as one-size-fits-all when it comes to money – yet all too often, financial advice can feel impersonal and unresponsive to unique circumstances or goals. For Harjit Sandhu with IG Wealth Management, the client – and their individual needs – always takes priority.

Down with debt! But what is the best way to get debt down? I just helped a friend consolidate her debts to reduce her interest costs significantly – rolling a personal loan, car loan and most expensive of all, outstanding credit card balances, into a single personal loan at a lower rate.

The ability to retire comfortably is all about creating enough cash flow to cover your living expenses for the lifestyle you want to experience during retirement. With this in mind, it is imperative that you are properly set up financially and emotionally for the steps ahead.

Arthur Murray’s Coquitlam location the only bricks and mortar ballroom dance studio in Coquitlam has been acting as a sort of dance hub for the community since the franchise owners Brent Smith and Barbara Ferchuk opened it in 2004. “People have made lifelong friendships here,” says Smith over the phone from the studio. Not only is it a place for residents to come together and learn new skills, get a really fun workout and meet new people, the studio also provides a chance for dancers to sharpen their minds. “Beyond the physical, social and emotional benefits, dancing has been shown to do a lot cognitively for people as they age,” says Ferchuk.

Your front door is the first thing you see when you get home at the end of the day and it’s the first impression your home makes to your guest and neighbours. What does your front door say about you?

At what age should you first introduce your child to the dentist’s chair? “As soon as their first teeth start to come in,” says Dr. Myrna Pearce of On Track Dental in Port Coquitlam. “Not only will an early visit help the child feel comfortable at an early age with the experience, dentists can obtain plenty of information about long term oral health simply by watching a child’s first teeth come in.”

Mouth-watering, well-seasoned, falling off the bone slow-roasted lamb served in its own juices; skewered grilled chicken souvlaki that will transport you right to the shores Mykonos; cheesy, spinach pie rolled in flaky phyllo pastry. These are the foods of the Mediterranean – these are the foods of Dinakis Mediterranean Grill.

World Fest will provide sights, sounds and tastes of local cultures while also providing information and support for seniors

Your glasses may say a lot about you, but it’s your lifestyle that says even more about your glasses. “That’s why we always put the customers’ needs first,” said Basic Eyewear Optical optician Paul Manocha. With 20 years of eyewear and optical experience under his belt, it’s safe to say that Manocha knows a few things about finding your perfect glasses. Here are some guiding questions Manocha uses when fitting customers at Basic Eyewear Optical. Think of these next time you’re getting new glasses: