{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"EP028 Fund Your Education with Loyalty Points by Suzanne Tyson of HigherEdPoints","description":"Suzanne Tyson has spent the majority of her career working in roles within the higher education and student funding sectors and is the founder of HigherEdPoints, the only company worldwide that allows parents and students to convert loyalty points into funds to pay for higher education. Due to the assistance she provides to students and parents with the tuition payments, Suzanne was chosen as 2017 Top 7 SheEO Canadian Funded Venture. Suzanne joins me today to share how you can use your loyalty points to pay for your education. She explains how HigherEdPoints works, the other items these loyalty points can cover, and the significance of learning these financial lessons and teaching them to your children.   \u201cIn my younger years I used to think that you earn what you spend \u2013 not the best strategy for the longer term.\u201d - Suzanne Tyson   This Week on Young Money: What HigherEdPoints is about What prompted Suzanne to start this business How students can use their funds aside from paying for tuition fees Why contributing to RRSP as soon as she finished school and saving something for a rainy day are some of the things she wished she knew when she was younger Which schools are included in the program How parents and loved ones are made aware of this program What SheEO is and what it does What the \u201cMiddle Sixty\u201d is about   Key Takeaways: If you\u2019re starting a business, you have to love the business that you\u2019re starting and the people that you\u2019re going to be working with or helping to carry you through the ups and downs. It\u2019s always great to look back on where you spent your money. Save money during your younger years. Never, ever carry a balance on your credit card. A lot of financial learning comes from the parents by not making it a scary subject.   Resources Mentioned: Not Your Parents\u2019 Higher Ed Article Left High and Dry: Higher Education\u2019s \u2018Middle Sixty\u2019 Article 8 Ways to Save Money on Your OSAP Loan Article Best Sources of Funds for Higher Education Article   Connect with Suzanne Tyson: HigherEdPoints Website HigherEdPoints on Facebook HigherEdPoints on Twitter HigherEdPoints on LinkedIn     Can I AFFORD it? This episode is sponsored by the masterclass Can I Afford It? How to be certain of what you can and can\u2019t afford in your business in 5 minutes or less every time. This training has been specifically designed for entrepreneurs with sales in the 6 to 7 figure range to provide the 5 Steps to Cash Flow Clarity.  If you are an entrepreneur with sales at these levels and want to make powerful money decisions, you do not want to miss this important masterclass. Head over to bissettfinancialfitness.com\/afford to register now.  Stop asking yourself the question can I AFFORD it?   Rate, Share & Inspire Other Young Millionaires-in-the-Making  Thanks for tuning into the Young Money Podcast - the advice show for young millionaires-in-the-making! If you enjoyed this week\u2019s episode, head over to iTunes and leave us a rating and review. Don\u2019t forget to share your favorite episodes on social media!  Subscribe to the Young Money Podcast on iTunes so you never miss an episode and reach out to us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, our Linkedin Company Page, or by visiting our website.   ","author_name":"Young Money with Tracey Bissett","author_url":"http:\/\/ymwithtraceybissett.libsyn.com\/website","html":"