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 […]
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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 […]
Cash or Credit, What do You Prefer?
When it comes to your finances and how you spend and save your money, everyone is different. Some people are cash only kind of people, whereas other use their credit cards for all their purchases. It comes down to how you manage your money and if cash only helps you keep track better, or if […]
Save More Or Pay Down Debt?
When it comes to finances, everyone is different. And that includes things like how you save and spend your money. One of the ongoing conversations and questions we hear about is what is more fiscally responsible, trying to save more or paying off debt? Well, the answer is different for everyone depending on their financial […]
The 2018 Savings Challenge, Are You In?
New Year, new you right? Well we’re challenging you to a savings challenge. Sounds easy enough, but it’s becoming more and more relevant that saving money is one of Canadians biggest financial struggles. That’s why we give you tips on how you can start your year off right and give you a couple different ways […]
Do You Have An RESP Account?
A Registered Education Savings Plan or RESP as it is commonly referred to, is a special savings account for parents who want to save for their child’s post-secondary education. That’s right, this is how some students are able to get through school! So what are the pros and cons of opening an RESP? We break […]
New Year, New You
That’s right, 2018 is just around the corner and what does that mean for you? People focus on many different things in the New Year, it’s a fresh start. So do you have any goals of your own or things you want to accomplish in 2018? For us, GoDay is will be four years old […]
What’s In Your Emergency Fund?
When it comes to having an emergency fund, are you prepared if something were to happen? Your emergency fund is more than just a savings account, it should be ready for whenever the unexpected happens. Of course, we hope that you would never have to use such funds, but it is always better to be […]
The Amount People Are Spending This Holiday Season
It’s no surprise that December is the most expensive month of the year, but do you know how much you’re really spending this time of year? The amount people are spending this holiday season is up again from last year, averaging about $482 on gifts just this season alone. And that’s just gifts! According to […]
Canadians Need to Save More Money
The results are in and it’s true. From October 20th to October 21st, 2017 an online survey was conducted among 1,523 randomly selected Canadian adults and according to CIBC’s latest results, 85% of Canadian citizens agree that they should be saving more money than what they currently are. In fact, BNN reported that eighty-five percent […]