Debt is one of those words no one likes to hear. What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word debt? Because there are also different kinds of debt, we are only experts when it comes to payday loans in Canada. You can have loans with the bank, a mortgage, […]
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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 […]
Common Sense Money Tips People Forget To Do
When it comes to your finances are you staying on top of your spending or do you trust that the numbers you see in your account are correct? Money moves quickly, we all know that which is why you cannot be financially lazy and taking advantage of money tips because that is when things start […]
Having Your Emergency Fund Ready
A lot of people think that because they have savings, they will be financially okay in an emergency. But do you have a specific set of funds dedicated to an emergency fund for when you really need it? Any form of savings are helpful, but in the case of a financial emergency, you should […]
Small Things To Give Up If You Want To Save More
We’re all always looking to save more money, but when it comes down to it, what are you willing to sacrifice to save? We’ve become accustom to some of these things that we think we “need” them because we’ve had them for so long, when really it’s more of a “want” and would be just […]
Easy Ways To Save When Dining Out
We already know what you’re going to say. If you’re trying to save money then you shouldn’t be dining out. But we’re all busy people and there are nights where take out is the best option for the table. That’s why we created a list of all the things to look for when dining out […]
I Forgot To Pay My Credit Card Bill
We’re always talking about credit cards and paying your bills. So what happens when you have forgotten to make a payment? Don’t worry, it’s not the end of the world, but it is also nothing something that should become a regular habit either. So what do you do next? Well, pay it of course. That’s […]
Avoiding Tax Scams
It’s tax season! And you know what that means. It’s time to round up your spending for the year, which will lead to two outcomes. Either you own the government money, or you will be getting some cash back. This time of the year is also known as one of the most common times of […]
Financial Decisions You Won’t Regret
We can all use more money, right? But when it comes to budgeting and your savings account, we all like to see those numbers rise. So when you’re starting to feel financially comfortable, that’s when you should be making smart financial decisions and figuring out what the next steps with your money should be. That’s […]
Is Your Bank Making You Money?
When it comes to choosing who to bank with, in Canada there are only a handful of options. Unless you’re banking with a credit union, which there is also a limited number of those, what bank do you bank with and why? There are the big five: Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), Canadian Imperial Bank […]