The idea of buying something now and spreading the payments out isn’t new, but is it a helpful or harmful option for your financial well-being? Let’s explore.

In honour of Engineering Month in Canada and International Women’s Day, we spoke to award-winning scientist Molly Shoichet. She is a Professor of Chemical Engineering at the University of Toronto, where she also leads The Shoichet Lab, which studies regenerative medicine, tissue engineering and drug delivery. A champion of women in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math), Dr. Shoichet has received a variety of accolades, including the L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science International Award, Officer of the Order of Canada and the NSERC Gerhard Herzberg Canada Gold Medal for Science and Engineering. We asked her about working in STEM, the representation of women in the field and what excites her in the world of science. 

Women make up more than half of the workforce in Canada¹, but many of us are overwhelmed with the topic of money and personal finances.

You may recognize Kelley Keehn, financial expert and best-selling author of Talk Money to Me, from her many on-air appearances offering up tips for financial empowerment. Her latest book, Rich Girl, Broke Girl, teaches women how to feel confident about their money, save and spend wisely, and advocate for themselves. We’ve excerpted a chapter from the book, which tells personal stories we can all learn from, the missteps to avoid, and the solutions to get you back on track.