Now that we’re in the middle of wedding season, most people focus on the cost and price tag of the actual wedding. We’ve never been to a wedding that has mentioned finances in the ceremony or vows, but money and finances is one of those things that should be discussed before you tie the knot. […]
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Budgeting For The First Time
How do you keep track of your funds? Do you have a budget currently in place? If so, what helps keep your budget on track? If not, that’s okay too but could be the reason you’re feeling stressed or all over the place when it comes to your finances. So how do you start budgeting? […]
Yes, There Is An App For That
It is no surprise how much our mobile devices and technology have taken over how we basically do everything. Look at GoDay for example- we are an online payday loan company who also has a specific mobile site for our customers! And if you’re a business that is not online, you are missing out on […]
Common Travel Scams And How To Avoid Them
There’s nothing worse than planning for a vacation or travelling only to find out that you’ve fallen victim to a travel scam. These scams or fraudulent attempts can happen while you’re travelling and some you won’t realize until you get home and start to get yourself financially organized. Regardless of how or when they happen, […]
Practicing Digital Safety
Whether we like it or not, everything is online these days. This includes us! That’s why we’re the first to understand that filing personal information online can make you feel uneasy. We’re a payday loan company, which means we take all your financial and private information seriously and it is our job to help protect […]
Four Things To Know About Childcare Expenses
Whether you’re paying for before and after school programming, daycare, or have a nanny – childcare expenses are one of the most talked about fees for parents. According to Money Sense Magazine (and most parents) finding childcare can be a difficult task. But it also shows that the average cost for a child in full-time […]
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 […]
How to Budget for a Lay Off
We know what you’re thinking, what do you mean budget for a lay off? Who can really anticipate being laid off? You’re absolutely right. What would you do if you unexpectedly lost your job? How would you survive and make ends meet? Sure, we don’t like to think of the worst case scenario but wouldn’t […]
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 […]