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Category: Budgeting

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.

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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.

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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.

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Money 101 for Kids

There are as many philosophies about kids and money as there are flavors or yogurt. In other words, a lot of them.

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Where Does It All Go? 3 Strategies for Money Management

Money comes in and money goes out. That’s the ebb and flow of income and expenses.

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Looking at Your Past Can Shape Your Financial Future

Generally speaking, your money mindset is like an apple that hasn’t fallen far from the tree.

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Understanding Child Support Laws in Canada

Most people never think about child support unless they are involved in a divorce. If you’re the receiver of child support, it never seems like enough, and if you’re the payer, it seems like too much.

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7 Tips to Save on Your Vacation or Staycation

If you want to feel like you had a real vacation, even if you do it inexpensively or enjoy a staycation, you’ll be able to as long as you plan it right.

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6 Money Do’s And Don’ts In A Relationship

When it comes to having a healthy relationship with your partner involving money, it requires openness, understanding, and realism.

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