A lot of people see their home as an investment. Although I don’t totally agree with this statement, as a…
Realistic budgeting
Like a lot of PF bloggers, I am all in favor of budgeting. As I previously wrote here and here, in…
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…
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…
Unsuspecting costly habits
When trying to save money and get your finances under control, a lot of PF bloggers recommends bringing lunch to…
After filing your tax return
Most Canadians don’t really give much thought about what happens once they have filled their taxes with C.R.A. Besides issuing…
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.…
Is couponing worth it?
If you live in North America, you have probably heard of the TV show Extreme Couponing. In this program, people…
Why my home is not an investment
Buying a piece of property is one of largest expenses people face in their lives. Being a home-owner is still…
What I won’t do to save or pay-off debt
There are lots of things you can do to pay-off your debt or save money. However, there are a few…
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