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 […]
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Dealing With Credit Card Shock
Let’s face it, we all dread that time of the month, when your credit card bill comes in and the shock of how much you’ve overspent this month. You have blown your budget and are now dipping into savings to pay off the balance, or you’re not paying the entire balance off and are now […]
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 […]
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 […]
How Buying In Bulk Can Help You Save
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about buying in bulk? Heading to places like Costco or Real Canadian Superstore can intimidate shoppers because when it comes to shopping in bulk, it’s all about quantity. But there are times when shopping in bulk can really make a difference, especially when […]
Four Tricks Retailers Use To Make You Spend Money
When it comes to shopping, it is our guilty pleasure. But we know the difference between wants and needs and have learned the tricks when it comes to saving money. That’s why we’re giving you the inside scoop on how retailers “make” you spend money and how you can avoid falling into the retailer spending […]
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 […]
Things You Forget to Budget for When on Vacation
When it comes to vacation time, the last thing you want to be stressing about is money. So when it comes to your travel budget, have you include all possible expenses? We created a list of some of the things people forget to budget for when on vacation. The To and From What’s the cost […]