16 - Wednesday, November 4. 1998 — North Shore News north shore news _ 2 BUSINESS Youth career shop Sef te work Deana Lancaster News Reporter deana@nsnens.com A new youth-oriented shop has opened in North Vancouver. Bat the goods that this hot spot has to offer have nothing to do with the latest in sport- ing gear, the best new Plastation games or the coolest threads. . : ; yO . That's because the One ae = iw? } The Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Campaign Stop Career Shop tor Youth, Thurs. Nov. 5 © Fri. Nov. 6# Sat. Nov. 7 IMS I PAr a1) [ED sere Mortgage Lender / when the banks say “no” ¥ when speed counts ¥ low rates and fees “Celchrating our Ph Uursiversary Calf me jor a quute taday” 687-2020 fender Broker foes may apply now open at TRA Chesteriicid Place near Lonsdale Quay, offers a chance for a future. The centre, which is oper- ated by the YWCA of Vancouver in partnership with North Shore Neighbourhood House, had its grand opening on Oct. 22. Visitors were able to. sce and learn about all the services the Career Shop is offering. ANNA Mushynski and Ali Khalili were two of the visitors to the One Stop Career Young people aged 15 to 30 Shop for Youth's recent grand opening. As well as free access to computers and have free access to computers the Internet, the centre offers employment counselling, workshops and more. to write resumes and cover let- ters, employment counselling, ings, internet access, work- The centre alo offers any includes career exploration, assistance with career explo- shops, faxing and photocopy: unemployed voung person work experience and mentor- ration, vocational assessments, ing and educational informa. Tie Works! a free career devel- ship components. Drop in or a resource library, job post- tion. opment program which call 988-3766 for information. NEWS ohote Paul McGrath TAKE TIME TO REMEMBER “THE ROYAL “CANADIAN, LEGION Please give generously. Your donation benefits the entire community. Balance financial planning with life Royal Canadian Legion i i . e ancn i IT’S time to take a life Branch 60 = West Vancouver, Branch 118 » Lonsdale Brancn 114 © Lynn Valley and death break. efore vou succumb to the hustle and bustle leading With These Two Winter up to the holiday season — Value Offers from Suzuki whether you are an active OIL & FILTER <> OS player or just a spectator — 1 eRe pause to check your personal sill te money 9 5 balance shect. oo. fee Be 89 maticrs My sister-in-law, 58, died pene seat anon wimg ta Dez 21 98 last week after, as thev say, “a paeure Unit 45, ARMY, NAVY & AiR FORCE VETERANS iN CANADA Mow vances UNIT 49 KOREA VETERANS ASSOCIATION wales 0 Gee 21 5) Dus enveo long and valiant fight with cancer.” Through the deaths of family and friends, I still have trouble accepting that a per- son, alive and vibrant, ceases to exist as I knew her or him, especially when it’s a difficult death. Cancer in particular bothers me, with the body turning on itself. But this latest experience once again brings home the need to strike the correct balance benween pianning for tomorrow aad living tor today in case there ts no tomorrow. How is the balance of personal versus financial in your planning? & Spender. Pur the brakes on your spending by having 1% of your income for three months, 2% for the next three months and so on up to 10% or even 15% automatically transferred every payday or every month: ga 85-90% to a savings/investment program Vike an RRSP, 10-15% to a “fun” account — money you can blow on anything. Allocate (after-tax) windfalls the same way. Wi Saver. Use the same 1% of income for the first three months, 2% for the next three months, and so on approach up to 10% or 15% — but pur this money into your “fun” account, Both before and after retirement, do an annual “spend vs. don't spend” projection to keep present vs. future needs in balance. @ Well-balanced individual. To: stav in’ balance, do an See Planning page 17 That's right, a complete lube, oil & filter service with factory Includes oil & filter, top up trans . brakes etc., rotate tires, inspect everything & much more. Greg Wikon: every Friday in the auto section of your North Shore News. As you're nearing retirement, it’s important that you have the information needed to make investment and income planning decisions that are right for you. Join the VanCity retirement Sponsored by: CK and income planning advisors to learn more about RRSPs, conversions to RRIFs, investment _ options and income planning to minimize the effects of tax. Just call 877-7000 or 1-888-VanCity to register. Seminars are free, and space is limited, so call today. Recommended for those over 55 years of age. Saturday, November 7th, 1:30 pm West Vancouver Seniors’ Activity Centre 695 21st Street West Vancouver north shore dain VanCity It’s right here.