100th post- the importance of volunteering

I can’t believe this is my 100th post! I have always been a firm believer of donating & volunteering, even … More

Saving on your wedding

If you recently got engaged, congratulations! Planning for your wedding is exciting but can be daunting and darn expensive too!

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

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.

From saving to investing

I have always been a saver. I understood from a fairly young age that I needed to save money if … More

The power of compound interest & the rule of 72

Did you know Albert Einstein called compound interest the 8th wonder of the world? Basically, compound interest is “interest paid … More

Money talk for couples

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, I thought I would write about couples and money matters. For a lot of … More