Fun and cheap Valentine’s Day ideas

I have always been bemused by the sheer amount of money a lot of couples spend for Valentine’s Day to “show” their love for one another.

When and how to financially cut off your adult children

As I previously wrote, times have changed. Gone are the days of working in the same company for your entire career as well as receiving a generous pension plan upon retiring.

Suburban life ain’t cheaper

Extraordinary real-estate costs in cities like Vancouver and Toronto are pushing people further and further away from said cities.

It is not just the latte (factor)

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.

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.