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Catch Finance Fridays on CHCH Morning Live
Tune in every other Friday!
FirstOntario’s Dave Schurman returns to CHCH studios for new segments
Finance Friday is back for another season to answer your questions and offer support when it comes to managing your money. Submit your finance questions to FinanceFriday@FirstOntario.com. If Dave plans to discuss it in an episode, we’ll let you know ahead of time, so you don’t miss it!
Can you build a credit score if you don’t carry a balance on your credit card?
Episode 149 - September 23, 2022
In this segment of Finance Friday Dave answers viewer questions around student finances, the Bank of Canada interest rate increases and more.
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If your question is read live on the air, you win a FirstOntario prize pack! Winners will be notified in advance of the segment.
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What are the best financial tips for students?
Episode 148 - September 9, 2022
In the first segment of season 15 of Finance Friday, Dave shares important financial tips for post-secondary students.
How can you prevent fraud and identity theft?
Episode 147 - June 24, 2022
In this segment of Finance Friday, Dave discusses how to put fraud alerts on your credit report and if it’s wise to take CPP early.
What’s the best way to manage rising interest rates and volatility in the stock market?
Episode 146 – June 10, 2022
In this segment of Finance Friday, Dave discusses rising interest rates and the volatility in the stock market.
What is the First Home Savings Account?
Episode 145 - May 27, 2022
In this segment of Finance Friday, Dave shares a smart alternative to reverse mortgages and discusses the newly announced First Home Savings Account (FHSA).
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