Realistic budgeting

Like a lot of PF bloggers, I am all in favor of budgeting. As I previously wrote here and here, in … More

My vacation in Hong-Kong: the numbers

I have just come back to Vancouver, after 10 days in Hong-Kong -with a side trip to Macau-. I really … More

Financial lessons I learned from my parents

Yesterday was Mother’s Day in North America. In France, Mother’s Day always falls on the last Sunday of May. Since … 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

After filing your tax return

Most Canadians don’t really give much thought about what happens once they have filled their taxes with C.R.A. Besides issuing … More

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

Why my home is not an investment

Buying a piece of property is one of largest expenses people face in their lives. Being a home-owner is still … More

What I won’t do to save or pay-off debt

There are lots of things you can do to pay-off your debt or save money. However, there are a few … 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.