It might not feel like it, but summer isn’t that far away. Considering everything going on with COVID, it’s more important than ever that we plan for summer fun. Chances are it won’t include crowded beaches, nightclubs, and teeming restaurants. Nonetheless, that doesn’t mean summer needs to be boring. We can probably attend fun events, […]
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Holiday Budgeting
The holiday season can come with a hefty price tag. It’s said that the average American will spend just shy of $900 USD this holiday season, and while Christmas can be full of fun get togethers, time with your family, and the jolly ol’ big guy in the red suit, it’s easy to blow your […]
Tips for Dating on a Dime
Money and romance seem to go hand in hand in today’s society. For some reason, society has built this warped reality that in order to romance someone you need to spend money. In reality, there are so many inexpensive ways to take your loved one on a date or show them that you care. Today […]
Fitness Fun For Your Budget
Gym memberships, personal trainers, overpriced yoga passes, and pricey equipment. The expenses go on and on when it comes to staying in shape. It’s ironic isn’t it? That we live in a society that is constantly informing us about the different health related issues that come with not staying in shape, however, the expenses to […]
Online Shopping Tips & Tools Made To Save You Money
Online shopping is a huge industry and has completely changed the way consumers shop. In 2016 alone, Canadians spent $19.2 billion dollars on internet purchases and it’s expected that number will hit $39 billion by 2019. With online shopping making such an impact on the way people shop, there’s no question that, like always, people […]
Canadians Need to Save More Money
The results are in and it’s true. From October 20th to October 21st, 2017 an online survey was conducted among 1,523 randomly selected Canadian adults and according to CIBC’s latest results, 85% of Canadian citizens agree that they should be saving more money than what they currently are. In fact, BNN reported that eighty-five percent […]
The Costs of “Treating Yourself”
Naturally, most people are much better spenders than we are savers. Especially when you’re putting purchases on credit cards compared to paying in cash and not physically seeing the impact of your spending. These guilty pleasure purchases have become a catchphrase that when you hear of someone “treating themselves”, the conversation usually follows up with […]
The Costs of “FOMO”
Do you suffer from “FOMO” or the “Fear Of Missing Out”? This is something very common, because who wants to be the person missing out on something fun? What you don’t realize is that these events and decisions can often lead to or have financial implications. Especially in the age of social media when you’re […]
It’s Official! Money Can Buy Happiness
Have you heard the saying, “money can’t buy happiness”? Well, new research is now saying otherwise. According to a study from University of British Columbia and Harvard Business School, that was recently published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, has found buying time makes people happier than buying material things. Global […]
Why Going To The Movies Doesn’t Have To Cost You
When you’re looking for something to do, watching a movie is still a classic event. But going to the movies shouldn’t have to cost you a pretty penny. That’s why we’ve rounded up all of our favourite tips and tricks that will help you save when you want to watch the latest flick. Cheap Night […]