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 […]
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Shopping Season Is Upon Us
Some would argue that it is always shopping season, but according to Business Insider, in 2016, there were some key dates that were determined to be the busiest shopping days of the year, only in the months of November and December. Are you surprised by this? Everyone knows the holidays are a big spending time […]
Common Impulse Purchases
There are many different kinds of shoppers out there. Those who only shop online, those who only shop when they absolutely need something or there’s a special occasion, or those who shop as a hobby because they genuinely enjoy it. Regardless of how you spend your money, there are always items that we can be […]
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 […]
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 […]
What Are Rising Food Prices Costing You
When it comes to food, the costs keep getting higher and higher. This isn’t only seen in the grocery stores, but also really takes a hit when it comes to local restaurant food costs as well. Your favourite dish may go up by a few bucks because everyone is trying to keep up with the […]
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 […]
The Costs Of Getting Married
Wedding season is upon us! Global News did a feature piece on the costs that come with getting married and on average a wedding will cost you approximately $30,000 US. Wedding Bells magazine did a Canadian survey and found that in 2015 Canadian couples would spend $30,717 on a wedding that included the honeymoon. Needless to say, […]
Four Ways To Avoid ATM Fees
We’ve talked about ATM fees and how much they can cost you per month. Why should you have to pay for your own cash? When it comes to ATM fees, there are numerous ways to avoid them. That’s why we created the best of the best tips to make sure you aren’t paying for ATM […]