When trying to save money and get your finances under control, a lot of PF bloggers recommends bringing lunch to … More
Category: Budgeting
Where my money went in 2014
I filled my tax return a few weeks ago and received a small refund of a little over $ 500. … More
Is couponing worth it?
If you live in North America, you have probably heard of the TV show Extreme Couponing. In this program, people … More
Financial rules I like to bend or break
There are many financial rules we hear over and over again, and that we blindly follow. But before following any rule, we need to see if it is actually adapted to our own situation.
Things I refuse to pay for
We all have our financial pet peeves. Here are a few items I refuse to pay for: Cell phone. A … More
The case for earning more money
When trying to address a mountain of debt and/or budgeting issues, the first piece of advice people are given is to drastically cut expenses.
To tip or not
Coming to North America, the “tipping experience” can be quite a shock, a financial shock that is.
Bare-bones budget
You may have already mastered your household budget based on your current income. But what if that income suddenly disappears … More
Competing financial priorities
It is not always easy to know what you should do first, financially speaking. Debt, mortgage, children, retirement planning and saving are extremely taxing on your hard-earned dollars.
Emergency Fund basics
If you are battling with a huge debt load, chances are you probably don’t have any savings to your name. … More
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