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When I turned 40, my husband and I decided to treat ourselves to a blow-out meal at one of Toronto’s top restaurants. We each had starters, main courses and dessert along with a few glasses of wine.

Forty years ago, when my parents bought their first house in the late 1960s, they paid about $20,000. It was detached, located in a solid neighbourhood, close to good schools and parks.

This week, I got the chance to interview Arlene Dickinson, CEO of Venture Communications Ltd. and Dragon on CBC’s Dragon’s Den. I love talking to other women about money — and Arlene was no exception.

Successful people face the same challenges as everyone else, yet they're better able to overcome adversity and climb to the top. What sets them apart? Here are top tips from highly successful people on how you can improve your life and career.

In 2012, Canadians focused more on reducing debt than contributing to their retirement plan.