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Category: Budgeting

That time I decided to work part-time

As I previously wrote, a few things have changed in my life recently.

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Alternatives to big cable companies in BC

Not so long ago, in the Lower Mainland – and I am sure it applies to the rest of BC as well-, people basically had 2 options when it came to cable, Internet and home phone services

Bell, cable providers, internet providers, Shaw, Telus, Universe, VMedia

10 Financial killers

In my previous post, I shared how F.I.R.E. has an element of privilege to it.

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The importance of the emergency fund

I have heard a lot of names for the Emergency fund: Back-up fund, F-U fund, Opportunity fund, Rainy-Day fund…whatever you want to call it, it is just semantics. 

emergency, emergency fund, unexpected expense, unplanned expense

To combine finances or not?

When two people are in a committed relationship, the question of moving-in together comes-up at some point.

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Why I don’t automate all my finances

If you are the forgetful type or if organization is not your strong suit, I totally understand why you would choose to have all your bills automatically paid.

automating finances, automating payments

Retirement Planning Mistakes- part 2

In part 1, we examined 5 common retirement planning mistakes. Here are a few more

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Retirement Planning Mistakes- Part 1

Planning for retirement is a very complex task. For many, including myself, it can be daunting.

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The cost of dog ownership

Over the last year or so, I have been thinking about getting a dog.

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Curbing Summer expenses

After one of the snowiest and coldest Winter in Vancouver, followed by a very wet Spring, Summer is finally here.

curbing spending, reducing expenses, Summer spending

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