My first job in Canada was as a receptionist in a private high-school in North Vancouver. The job in itself … More
Category: Debt
Financial mistakes I made
In my debt story, I mentioned a few financial mistakes I made in the past. The truth is that I made a few more.
Unsuspecting costly habits
When trying to save money and get your finances under control, a lot of PF bloggers recommends bringing lunch to … More
Car refinancing traps
My previous entry mentioned how refinancing has become very common lately. A growing and alarming trend is car refinancing. Just … More
To leverage or not
In the financial world, leveraging is a fancy word for “borrowing to invest”.
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.
Credit score basics
A credit score is a number that tells something about your borrowing history. It is largely based on your credit … More
Financial set-backs and debt fatigue
I have been hit in the pocketbook a couple of times recently, just when I thought I finally had my … More
Tackling debt
Now that you have decided to get your finances under control, the biggest challenge is to pay off your debt. … More
Understanding your credit card(s)
The credit card system in France is totally different from the one in Canada or the US. When I arrived … More
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