Since I have started taking a long, hard look at my finances, I have definitely become more frugal and minimalist.…
What not to do during your mortgage application
You got pre-approved for a mortgage, you found your dream home and put in an offer. While you are doing…
How to handle a market downturn
It has been all over the news this week. Most stock exchanges around the world have taken a tumble in…
Target date funds explained
This financial product has been growing in popularity, but what is a target date fund? A target date fund is…
Protecting yourself from identity theft
Identity theft is a plague in North America. It is the fastest growing non-violent crime in Canada. Identity theft is…
Saving on your wedding
If you recently got engaged, congratulations! Planning for your wedding is exciting but can be daunting and darn expensive too!
Understanding payday loans
Payday loans are wide-spread in North America, but also in the UK and Australia. A payday loan is a cash…
The tale of the Christmas dress or how I got into debt
My first job in Canada was as a receptionist in a private high-school in North Vancouver. The job in itself…
Blogiversary: One year!
A year ago, I published my first post, the cost of eating-out. I can’t believe it has already been a…
Financial mistakes I made
In my debt story, I mentioned a few financial mistakes I made in the past. The truth is that I made a few more.