Tips to Save on Groceries

A few tips to keep your grocery bill in check

What’s a Saving Rate and Why It Matters

There are few elements of a financial plan more important than your savings rate.

Retirement Basics in Canada

Discussing the 3 main government benefits available for retirement in Canada.

Stop Keeping Up with The Jones’

Long before the highlight reel of Facebook and Instagram made us insta-jealous, folks were intimidated by their neighbors and “keeping up with the Jones'”.

Living Below Your Means isn’t About Lack

Isn’t it funny how being unable to have something makes you want it more? If you are broke, shopping is all you want to do.

That Time I Quit my Job…With Nothing Lined-up

I recently joined the Great Resignation and quit a toxic job….without having a new job lined-up.

6 Suggestions to See Friends Without Spending Tons of Money

Everyone likes to spend time with their friends, even more in a Covid-vaccinated world. But if you’re on a tight budget, it can seem daunting to meet with your friends without blowing it

4 Tips to Avoid the “Lottery Effect”

A large percentage of the men and women who win the lottery come to the end of their earnings with very little to show for it.

Pay Yourself First – And Other Smart Money Strategies

There is a budget plan for each and every type. The key is finding a style that fits with your natural tendencies.

Inflation Protection

Inflation is everywhere, including here, in Canada. Last month, it peaked at 6.7%, the highest it’s been since 1991. Canadians, myself included, are feeling the pinch, particularly at the supermarket and at the pump.