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.

Can Retail Therapy Ever be a Good Thing?

Actually, yes.

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.

My Open Letter to High-School Graduates

Dear High-School Graduates: Congratulations on your high school diploma! This is probably the first of many milestones in your life.

FHSA Explained

One of the many promises made by then candidate Justin Trudeau was to create a specific savings account for first-time home-buyers, if he was re-elected.

Being Honest About Money When You’re in Trouble

Nothing feels worse than being in trouble. The consequences of the things we fear are oftentimes unbearable. So, what do most of us do? Lie and hide.

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.