We all look forward to summer vacation but sometimes worry about the cost. Particularly if you’ve had a spate of unexpected bills we can end up feeling a little depleted of funds. There are though some great summer vacation ideas that won’t break the bank. Try a few of these suggestions. Try a staycation Often overlooked when considering alternative summer […]
5 Ways To Reduce Credit Card Debt
According to a recent credit report issued by Equifax Canada, consumer debt in Canada stood at $1.529 trillion as at the end of 2014, a rise of 7.7% from $1.42 trillion in 2013. This consumer debt was primarily acquired through credit cards. The numbers when it comes to credit card debt in Canada are a cautionary tale. […]
Easy Ways to Save Money on Everyday Expenses
Sometimes you just need to find a little extra money in your budget. Maybe you want to pay off debt, establish an emergency fund, or just purchase a special gift. Don’t worry! There are plenty of easy ways to save money on everyday expenses in almost every area of your life. Adding just a couple […]
10 Budgeting Tips That Really Work!
A journey of 1,000 miles begins with one step, and the journey to financial freedom is no different. It begins with the first step of planning how to use what you have to make the steps towards being financially secure. The following budgeting tips will help you to do just that: 1. Know how much […]
Preparing a Grocery List on a Budget
One of the most important line items in the family budget is for food. One of the most powerful tools for managing that food line item is your grocery list. If things are a little tight right now, try preparing a grocery list on a budget. Here are a few tips that will help […]
Budgeting for House Maintenance Costs
For many Canadians, one of their goals in life is to achieve their dream of home ownership. However, statistics show that it is increasingly difficult to find the money to purchase your first home. With that said, anyone lucky enough to afford a home would be wise to incorporate an economic contingency plan. In retrospect, far too many […]
7 Bad Spending Habits You Should Change Today
Bad spending habits could be holding you back from financial freedom. Some of those habits may not seem like a big deal, but they can lead to you wasting a lot of money over the course of a year. Here are seven habits that need to go, and how you can replace them with […]
5 Personal Finance Tips You Shouldn’t Follow
You may have noticed that the internet, as powerful of a learning tool as it can be, is flooded with bad advice from novices. Why is this the case? It starts with one bad article that sounds good and appears to be credible, then other writers duplicate the same content with different wordage. One thing […]
How to Choose the Best Savings Account
Whether you’re saving for a car, want to save up for a down payment on a home, or are attempting to get yourself out of debt and into sound financial territory, opening a savings account should be considered an integral step. A standard chequing account simply does not pay the kind of interest that makes […]
How to Deal With Collection Agencies
No one is thrilled with the situation when forced to deal with a collection agency. Many Canadians find themselves in that unwelcome position because of a job loss, emergency, or other unanticipated financial setback. Unsettled business debts that are overdue, or in default, may be turned over for collection to agencies that are in the […]
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