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.
Author: Stephanie
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
The personal aspect of personal finances
I sometimes wonder if I will ever be able to “make it” in the ever-growing, online world of personal finances. … More
Overspending triggers
September was almost a wash-off, financially speaking. I exploded both my take-out and entertainment budgets. I know I have been … More
Life insurance needs & being single
All too often we hear that single people with no dependents don’t need life insurance, period. I encourage single people … More
Emergency Fund basics
If you are battling with a huge debt load, chances are you probably don’t have any savings to your name. … More
Tackling debt
Now that you have decided to get your finances under control, the biggest challenge is to pay off your debt. … More
RESP basics
As I mentioned in previous entries, the cost of post-secondary education keeps increasing and can really be a huge financial … More
Numbers to look at when condo-buying
Condo-living has become increasingly popular in Vancouver. It is not surprising when the price of a single, detached home is … More
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