Realistic budgeting

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

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

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.

Things I refuse to pay for

We all have our financial pet peeves. Here are a few items I refuse to pay for: Cell phone. A … More

The case for earning more money

When trying to address a mountain of debt and/or budgeting issues, the first piece of advice people are given is to drastically cut expenses.

To tip or not

Coming to North America, the “tipping experience” can be quite a shock, a financial shock that is.

Bare-bones budget

You may have already mastered your household budget based on your current income. But what if that income suddenly disappears … More