| September 6, 2011 |
Darren Weeks Interview about Financial Literacy
National TV | September 6, 2011
Darren Weeks Interview about Financial Literacy
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| June, 2011 |
Fast Track Group Ranks 40th on 2011 PROFIT List
2011 PROFIT List | June, 2011
The 23rd annual PROFIT 200 ranking of “Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies” will feature a number of organizations
that have skyrocketed to national prominence, including the Fast Track Group of St. Albert, Alberta, which placed
40th on the list.
Fast Track Group Ranks 40th on 2011 PROFIT List
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| April 11, 2011 |
A Winning Formula
Canadian Real Estate Magazine | April 11, 2011
Darren Weeks explains how to leverage the power of other people's money
A Winning Formula
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| March 16, 2011 |
RICHRD DUNCAN ECONOMIST TOUR 2011
CTV Lethbridge | March 16, 2011 | Lethbridge
RICHRD DUNCAN ECONOMIST TOUR 2011
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| March 05, 2011 |
Teaching lemonade-stand economics
By Trish Crawford, Toronto Star | March 05, 2011
Teaching lemonade-stand economics
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| February 15, 2011 |
CTV Edmonton 6PM News
CTV Edmonton 6PM News | February 15, 2011 | Edmonton
Story is about Older kids living at home longer to save money.
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| January 30, 2011 |
On track for success
CANADIAN REAL ESTATE MAGAZINE Darren Weeks's Investor profile
On track for success
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| January 24, 2011 |
Ready, set GO!
CANADIAN REAL ESTATE MAGAZINE. Investor Darren Weeks has built up an enviable
real estate portfolio. But he knows when to get out... and how. Here's his take on having
a viable exit strategy.
Ready, set GO!
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| November 24, 2010 |
Darren Weeks interviewed on the CFAX Radio, November 24, 2010
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| November 12, 2010 |
Jumping to buildings
Investor Darren Weeks discusses the finer
points of how to make the investment leap to
apartment-building ownership
Jumping to buildings
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| October 21, 2010 |
Darren Weeks interviewed on the Drive With Dan Ahlstrand, October 21, 2010
Darren Weeks interviewed on the Drive With Dan Ahlstrand NEWS 88.9 ST JOHN and NEWS 91.9 MONCTON.
5 Things you need to teach your kids about money at an early age.
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| July 21, 2010 |
Darren Weeks on CKFR AM 1150 Radio Kelowna BC, July 21, 2010
Darren Weeks on CKFR AM 1150 Radio Kelowna BC, July 21, 2010
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| July 19, 2010 |
City TV Edmonton Noon News
City TV Edmonton Noon News | July 19, 2010 | Edmonton
Darren Weeks Appearance on CTV Edmonton Noon News July 19th, 2010
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| June 13, 2010 |
Darren Weeks on CFXW Radio Whitecourt June 13, 2010
Darren Weeks with Beth McCarthy on CFXW Radio Whitecourt June 13, 2010
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| June 04, 2010 |
Local company cracks prestigious list
By Glenn Cook, Saint City News | June 04, 2010
Local company cracks prestigious list
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| March 12, 2010 |
Terra Vista set for Pincher Creek
By Debbie Houghtaling, The Pincher Creek Echo | March 12, 2010
Jim Sand, President of The Fast Track Group was interviewed in the Pincher Creek
Echo Newspaper about Fast Track Capital partnering with Greenfield Development Corp (GDC),
formally Pinchme Corp, about the new Terra Vista Project going forward.
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| February 14, 2010 |
Darren Weeks on CBC Radio Edmonton Sunday February 14, 2010
Darren Weeks on CBC Radio Edmonton Sunday February 14, 2010
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| February 14, 2010 |
Darren Weeks on CBC Radio Edmonton Sunday February 14, 2010
Darren Weeks on CBC Radio Edmonton Sunday February 14, 2010
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| February 13, 2010 |
St. Albert businessman offers $1 million prize for Canadian luge success at Vancouver Olympics
By Cory Hare, St. Albert Gazette | February 13, 2010
St. Albert businessman offers $1 million prize for Canadian luge success at Vancouver Olympics
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| February 13, 2010 |
Darren Weeks interviewed on CBC Radio Ottawa on the Luge Sponsorship
Darren Weeks interviewed on CBC Radio Ottawa on the Luge Sponsorship
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| February 12, 2010 |
Rewards are large for medal finishes
By Terry Bell, The Vancouver Sun | February 12, 2010
Canada's lugers begin the 'Great Canadian 2010 Olympic Million Dollar Slide Off'
on Saturday with the first two of four runs in the men's event at the Whistler Sliding Centre.
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| February 12, 2010 |
Local offers lugers some fast cash
By Glenn Cook, Saint City News | February 12, 2010
Local offers lugers some fast cash, Saint City News (PDF)
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| February 11, 2010 |
City TV Breakfast Television Edmonton
City TV Breakfast Television Edmonton | February 11, 2010 | Edmonton
City TV Breakfast Television Edmonton Thursday February 11th, 2010 Fasttrack annoucement of $1,000.000 to
Canadian Lugers if they can win Gold at the 2010 Canadian Winter Olympics.
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| February 11, 2010 |
CTV National News
CTV National News | February 11, 2010 | Edmonton
CTV National News Thursday February 11th, 2010.
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| February 11, 2010 |
BC CTV News
BC CTV News | February 11, 2010 | Edmonton
BC CTV News Thursday February 11th, 2010.
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| February 11, 2010 |
Darren Weeks interviewed on CBC Radio Calgary
Darren Weeks interviewed on CBC Radio Calgary
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| February 11, 2010 |
CANADA'S lugers have had a million dollar golden carrot dangled in front of them as added incentive to capture a gold medal in Vancouver.
From Sportsbeat staff, in Vancouver | February 11, 2010
Team sponsors Fast Track Group are offering one million Canadian dollars (approximately £600,000) to
finish on top of the podium as well as $50,000 for a silver or bronze medal and $5,000 for the
highest placed Canadian.
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| February 10, 2010 |
Global TV Edmonton 6 PM Newscast
Global TV Edmonton 6 PM Newscast | February 10, 2010 | Edmonton
Global TV Edmonton 6 PM Newscast Wednesday February 10, 2010 Fast Track annoucement of
$1,000.000 to Canadian Lugers if they can win Gold at the 2010 Canadian Winter Olympics.
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| February 10, 2010 |
Global TV Edmonton 5 PM Newscast
Global TV Edmonton 5 PM Newscast | February 10, 2010 | Edmonton
Global TV Edmonton 5 PM Newscast Wednesday February 10, 2010 Fast Track annoucement of
$1,000.000 to Canadian Lugers if they can win Gold at the 2010 Canadian Winter Olympics.
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| February 10, 2010 |
Darren Weeks interviewed on CKNX Radio by Bryan Allen
Darren Weeks interviewed by Bryan Allen about Real Estate investing risks and the
Canadian Luge Team $1,000,000 performance bonus they can possibly win at the 2010
Winter Olympics.
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| February 10, 2010 |
Canadian sponsor willing to pay $1 million for luge gold at Vancouver
By Jim Morris, The Canadian Press | February 10, 2010
An Alberta sponsor has offered a $1-million prize to any Canadian luger
who wins a gold medal at the Winter Olympics.
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| February 9, 2010 |
Canadian Luge Gets Offer It Can't Refuse
By Jonathan Abrams, The New York Times | February 9, 2010
Just a year ago, members of the Canadian national luge team wore "For Sale"
decals on their helmets to attract corporate sponsors.
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| February 9, 2010 |
Canadian sponsor to pay $1 million for luge gold
Associated Press | February 9, 2010
A Canadian luge gold medal will be worth $1 million, thanks to a team
sponsor.
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| February 2, 2010 |
Workshop opens doors to riches
By Advocate staff, The Red Deer Advocate | February 2, 2010
A free Rich Dad event in Red Deer is not affiliated with the company investigated
for its sales tactics in a CBC-televised report, says the presenter.
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| January 18, 2010 |
Darren Weeks interviewed on CKNX Radio in Wingham
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| November 27, 2009 |
Darren Weeks interviewed on 98.3 FLY FM in KINGSTON
The Five Most Important Things You Need To Teach Your Kids About Money At An Early Age
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| November 18, 2009 |
Darren Weeks interviewed on CFRA Radio in Ottawa
Five important things that parents need to teach children about money
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| October 28, 2009 |
Early start leads to wealth, says 'Rich Dad'
The Daily News (Kamloops) | October 18, 2009
Financial speaker Darren Weeks admits few children save their allowance in Grade 6 to buy a car.
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| October 14, 2009 |
Five important things that parents need to teach children about money
The Lethbridge Sun Times | By Scott Schmidt | October 14, 2009 | read source
Every parent understands the importance of equipping their children with ABC's and 1-2-3's but how many
think to offer their preteens investment advice?
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| September 30, 2009 |
Darren Weeks interviewed on CJSB 104.5 FM in Swan River
Darren Weeks interviewed on CJSB 104.5 FM in Swan River
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| September 25, 2009 |
Darren Weeks interviewed on The Lounge Radio station in Medicine Hat
Darren Weeks interviewed on The Lounge Radio with Jeff Michaels. Medicine Hat AB
Tips to Avoid Ponzi Schemes
1. As an investor, conduct due diligence. Research the potential company-what is their background?
2. Be careful regarding off-shore investment opportunities that highlight a high rate of return.
3. If you are feeling pressured to invest with a company, walk away.
4. Ensure that the investment company has the proper documentation, ie an Offering memorandum.
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| September 29, 2009 |
Watch for red flags
Red Deer Advocate | September 29, 2009 | Red Deer | read source
If there's a silver lining attached to an alleged Ponzi scheme that victimized
thousands of people in Alberta and beyond, it’s the heightened public awareness of
investment fraud that’s resulted, says an official with the Alberta Securities Commission.
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Watch for red flags, Red Deer Advocate (PDF)
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| September 22, 2009 |
Money Tips For Kids radio interview on VIBE 98.5, Calgary
Darren Weeks interviewed on VIBE 98.5 Radio with Morning co-host Dani Rohs. Calgary AB
The Five Most Important Things You Need to Teach your Kids at an Early Age
1. Save what you earn and set goals
2. Don't borrow what you can't pay back
3. Knowing about money helps children create wealth and teaches children how to invest later in life
4. It's what you do with your money that counts
5. Knowing how to budget smartly
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| September 21, 2009 |
CTV Calgary 12PM Newscast
CTV Calgary 12PM Newscast | September 21, 2009 | Calgary
Darren's appearance on CTV Calgary 12PM Newscast
Darren Weeks, Investment Expert, highlights The 5 Most Important Things You Need to Teach Your Child About Money.
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| September 17, 2009 |
CITY TV Edmonton 6PM Newscast
CITY TV Edmonton 6PM Newscast | September 17, 2009 | Edmonton
Darren's appearance on CITY TV Edmonton 6PM Newscast
The importance of teaching your kids about money at an early age.
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| September 15, 2009 |
Darren Weeks on CTV Edmonton
CTV Edmonton 6PM NEWS | September 15, 2009 | Edmonton
Darren's appearance on CTV Edmonton 6PM NEWS
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| September 1, 2009 |
It's about spending smart
National Post | By Mary Teresa Bitti | September 1st, 2009 | read source
Darren Weeks, founder of Fast Track to Cash Flow, a financial education company, is all about spending smart.
Founded in 2001, the company has grown to a group of four companies with revenue of more than $100-million
and 100 employees.
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| July 11, 2009 |
Fast Track to podium
National Post | by Mary Teresa Bitti | July 11, 2009 | read source
It was the For Sale decals on the Olympians' helmets that did it for Darren Weeks,
founder and chief executive of Fast Track Capital, the investment arm of financial-education
company Fast Track to Cash Flow based in St. Albert, Alta. "I appreciate good marketing--and
that was good marketing," says Mr. Weeks.
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| June 23, 2009 |
DARREN WEEKS - CFAX 1070 RADIO INTERVIEW
Darren Weeks interviewed on CFAX 1070 Radio with Joe Easingwood. Victoria BC.
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| June 6, 2009 |
Darren Weeks on CTSTV NEW WEST WEEKLY
CTSTV NEW WEST WEEKLY | June 6, 2009 | Calgary
Darren's appearance on CTSTV NEW WEST WEEKLY
Learn to teach your children money management skills in a struggling economy. Darren weeks believes
that every parent requires basic money management skills. Children need to learn the following:
1. Set Goals
2. If you borrow money, you have to pay the money back
3. Invest for the long term
4. Set a budget
5. Donate-share the wealth
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| May, 2009 |
Dad Knows Best
Alberta Venture | May, 2009
Dad Knows Best, Alberta Venture (PDF)
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| May 29, 2009 |
Teaching kids financial skills now sets them up for a lifetime of success
Canwest News Service | By Trent Edwards | May 29, 2009 | read source
Most of us heard it from our parents: "money doesn't grow on trees," but
was that where our financial education at home ended?
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| May 25, 2009 |
Darren Weeks on Breakfast Television Citytv Vancouver
Breakfast Television Citytv | May 25, 2009 | Vancouver
Darren's appearance on Breakfast Television Vancouver
The 5 Most Important Tips to Teach your Kids about Money
1. Save and set goals
2. Don’t borrow what you can't buy
3. Invest later in life
4. Get sound financial advice
5. Budget smartly
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| May 16, 2009 |
Rich kid, poor kid
National Post | by Garry Marr | May 16, 2009 | read source
Never too young to attend your first AGM
How young is too young to attend your first annual general meeting? My eight-year-old son would
tell you there is no minimum age.
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| May 16, 2009 |
DARREN WEEKS - CHED RADIO INTERVIEW - ASK THE EXPERTS
Darren Weeks interviewed on CHED Radio with Lesley Primeau.
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| May 15, 2009 |
DARREN WEEKS - RADIO INTERVIEW on The Drive with Dan Ahlstrand
Darren Weeks interviewed on The Drive with Dan Ahlstrand.
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| May 11, 2009 |
Darren Weeks on Breakfast Television Citytv Calgary
Breakfast Television Citytv | May 11, 2009 | Calgary
Darren's appearance on Breakfast Television CALGARY
Darren Weeks promotes financial education for children, as believes that an early
start in money education leads improved math skills and the creation of positive
life habits. CASHFLOW for Kids is a board game that teaches the following skills:
- experience how money works
- understand expenses
- understand the value of earning money
- learn how money can work for you
Take action now!
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| May 10, 2009 |
Money trees and other myths
Calgary Herald | by Trent Edwards | May 10, 2009 | read source
Most of us heard it from our parents: money doesn’t grow on trees. But was that where our finance education at home ended?
All too often, that’s the case, according to Stacy DeBroff, a parenting author from Boston who recently wrote A Parent’s Guide to Raising Fiscally Responsible Children.
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| May 7, 2009 |
DARREN WEEKS - CKLW RADIO INTERVIEW WINDSOR
Darren Weeks interviewed on CKLW Windsor.
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| May 6, 2009 |
DARREN WEEKS - CBC WHITEHORSE RADIO INTERVIEW
Darren Weeks speaks about giving our children a financial leg up.
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| May 5, 2009 |
Dad Knows Best
Alberta Venture | by Lindsey Norris | May 01, 2009 | read source
On stage, Darren Weeks is a little scary. Not in a physical way; the man dresses like a model in an Armani catalogue. No, he’s scary because he’ll tell complete strangers the truth, even if it hurts. And he doesn’t seem to give a rat’s bottom what you think of him. Why should he? Now 40, he had mutual funds in elementary school and his first investment property by the time he was a first-year student at the University of Alberta.
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| March 24, 2009 |
Darren Weeks on Breakfast Television Citytv
Breakfast Television Citytv | March 24, 2009 | Winnipeg
Have you ever been curious about how to become even more financially successful?
Darren Weeks, President of Fast Track to Cash Flow Inc., came by today with tips and
methods you can use to get on the fast track to wealth and prosperity.
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| March 21, 2009 |
ABC of financial literacy
Financial Post | Dave McGinn | March 21, 2009 | read source
"This is one of those things that drives me nuts," says Al Nagy, a
certified financial planner in Edmonton. While so much of education is
concerned with equipping young people with the skills to pursue careers,
he says very little is done to provide them with the skills they need to
manage the money they earn once they land jobs.
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| March 3, 2009 |
Lecturer sees opportunities in tough economic times
Langley Advance | March 03, 2009 | read source
Wealthy investors like Warren Buffett know that the best time to get into the market is at the bottom. The question is, how do you know when the bottom has been reached? read more
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| January 29, 2009 |
Financial advice, with a few insults, could lead to a better bottom line
By Todd Babiak, The Edmonton Journal | read source
In the run-up to the last federal election, Stephen Harper was attacked by his opponents and critics for telling the truth -- or what he saw as the truth. read more
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THE 7 KEYS TO CREATING WEALTH IN CANADA
Listen to "The Keys to Creating Wealth in Canada".
Escaping the Rate Race in 5 years or less with "Canadian Rich Dad" Darren Weeks.
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| October 28, 2004 |
CASHFLOW ON CNN
Board games for the upwardly mobile
Aspiring tycoons around the world are playing the market with
Robert Kiyosaki's game Cashflow.
October 26, 2004: 10:46 AM EDT
By Sarah Max, CNN/Money senior writer
SALEM, Ore. (CNN/Money) – On a recent evening I bought into a limited partnership,
flipped a bed and breakfast for a quick profit, tripled my money on "OK4U" pharmaceutical
stock. I also got downsized from my teaching job, bought a duplex and had a baby.
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| 2004 |
CUSTOMER CATCHER RADIO INTERVIEW WITH MARTIN WALE
Becoming Financially Free
Listen to Martin Wale interview Darren Weeks about the importance of creating passive income
and playing Cashflow® 101. They discuss several ways to learn and think differently about making money.
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| October 28, 2004 |
Non-Profit hopes to achieve World Record Fundraiser
750 board game players may earn spot in Guinness Book of Records
By Ron Chalmers, Journal Business Writer
The Edmonton Community Loan Fund is aiming to enter the Guinness
book of records by packing the Agricom... with a record number of board game players.
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