Grocery shopping is an obvious necessity that everyone has to do. Especially if you have a growing family, you know the struggle of keeping the fridge full in your busy household. It can seem like you’re constantly running back and forth to the store to restock on food or regular household items like toilet paper, […]
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Five Ways To Budget For Vacation
Everyone needs (and deserves) a break. Really, you do! And according to a survey in 2016, Daily Hive reported that Canadians received an average of 17.3 vacation days from employers this year, but only took 14 of them. That represents 31 million unused vacation days and $5.5 billion in wages going back to employers. But […]
Five Things to Think About Before Taking Money out of Your RRSP
It can be very tempting when you’re in a financial pinch to want to dip into your retirement fund or RRSPs. The RRSP was created in 1957, and back then contribution limits were 10 percent of the previous year’s income to a $2,500 maximum. If an individual did not contribute in any given year, that […]
Six Items You Should Purchase at Ikea
When it comes to shopping at Ikea, it can be an overwhelming experience. Just like there are secrets to shopping at Costco, there are definitely secrets to shopping at Ikea. But when it comes to shopping at Ikea, it is very easy to not only get lost but also fill your cart with things you […]
Things You Need To Know This Tax Season
Tax season is here and you have until April 30, 2018, to file and pay any outstanding amounts. For some people, tax season is a breeze, but for others, it can be very stressful. Whether you’re expecting a big tax bill or not, just getting the paperwork organized can be a daunting task. To help […]
Wedding Guest Etiquette
Wedding season is quickly approaching and whether you’re in the bridal party or just a guest planning on attending a wedding, you are going to want to make sure you know the in’s and out’s of modern day wedding etiquette for guests who will be attending weddings. That’s why we created a list of some […]
Fraud Prevention Month
Did you know that March is Fraud Prevention Month across Canada? The Government of Canada wants to bring awareness to the impact of fraud costs and the different types of scams that are currently affecting Canadians. According to the Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA), more than 71 percent of people surveyed said that they are concerned […]
The Secrets of Shopping at Costco
Bulk retailers like Costco are known for offering a big selection of bulk-size groceries and household goods at cheaper or discounted prices. And people are definitely drawn to buying in bulk as Costco boasts 84 million card-carrying members worldwide. So what is it about Costco that shoppers love so much? We break down the secrets to […]
How Are You Monitoring Your Credit Score?
Do you know what your credit score is? When was the last time you checked your credit score? It changes frequently and you never know when you will need it, but there are plenty of times a credit report may be required including as to be used as a reference or as formal documentation. But why do you need […]
The Wedding Price Tag
As the saying goes, you can’t put a cost on love. But when it comes to tying the knot, there is a lot of work and financial stress that go in to making your big day. So where do you even start when it comes to budgeting for one of the biggest days of your […]