David Bach popularized the “latte factor” term. The concept emphasizes the long-term cost of small, everyday purchases such as coffee, cigarettes, magazines and so on.
Category: Planning
Financial things to do (and not to do) in your 30’s
The 30’s are definitely an interesting decade. Chances are they are a mixed bag for most people in them, including myself: wedding, kids, house, career…etc. This decade is probably the most taxing on hard-earned dollars.
A different money style for a different lifestyle
For decades, the traditional way of life has been pretty much as follow: Get good grades and get a degree … More
Building your net worth
A net worth is everything you own minus everything you owe, in other words, assets minus liabilities.
How being organized will save you money
It may sound too good to be true, but it is the truth: being organized will save you both time … More
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
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