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…
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.
Things I refuse to pay for
We all have our financial pet peeves. Here are a few items I refuse to pay for: Cell phone. A…
From saving to investing
I have always been a saver. I understood from a fairly young age that I needed to save money if…
Mutual funds vs. ETFs: basic comparison
Mutual funds remain Canadians’ favourite investment. It is estimated a trillion dollars sits in mutual funds in the country. Although…
The case for earning more money
When trying to address a mountain of debt and/or budgeting issues, the first piece of advice people are given is to drastically cut expenses.
Car refinancing traps
My previous entry mentioned how refinancing has become very common lately. A growing and alarming trend is car refinancing. Just…
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