Identity theft is a plague in North America. It is the fastest growing non-violent crime in Canada. Identity theft is … More
Author: Stephanie
Saving on your wedding
If you recently got engaged, congratulations! Planning for your wedding is exciting but can be daunting and darn expensive too!
Understanding payday loans
Payday loans are wide-spread in North America, but also in the UK and Australia. A payday loan is a cash … More
The tale of the Christmas dress or how I got into debt
My first job in Canada was as a receptionist in a private high-school in North Vancouver. The job in itself … More
Blogiversary: One year!
A year ago, I published my first post, the cost of eating-out. I can’t believe it has already been a … More
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.
Are home renovations worth it?
A lot of people see their home as an investment. Although I don’t totally agree with this statement, as a … More
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