BY: TERESA CHIASSON Why parents should talk to their kids about money: Kids hear about money in many different ways: TV, school, friends, parents and social media. Kids need to know how to deal with our changing economy, recession, job loss, and financial security. They also need to know how to budget and stretch a […]
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Before You Marry – Talk About Money – It Just Makes Sense!
BY: TAMARA KELLY When talking to marriage counsellors about the effects of finances in a marriage, what they have said is if finances are not the identified number one reason why people break up, it is in the top three. Finances are such an integral part of a relationship, it effects your future plans and […]
Talk About Money – It Just Makes Cent$
BY: SCOTT PURDIE Financial Literacy Month in Canada is celebrated every November. The purpose is to bring about awareness to consumers about the basics of personal finance covering topics such as budgeting, money management, building credit, how consumer credit works, banking, mortgages and loans, establishing personal savings, etc. Society has become more complex and for […]
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 […]
5 Things You Need To know About Debt Settlement Services
When faced with debts that have become overwhelming, it is easy to be misled in the eagerness to find a way out of the predicament. The promises of unscrupulous companies sound like a lifeline but they are not. Here are five things about debt settlement services that you should understand before engaging them; 1. Creditors […]
The Consequences of Rising Interest Rates
While the United States economy has been improving since the global financial crash of 2008, Canada’s economy has remained steady by comparison. One of the effects of the market meltdown was that it caused both the Federal Reserve in the U.S. and the Bank of Canada to lower interest rates. Since both economies are […]
What is a Bad Credit Score?
Do you know what your credit score means? That number can have a bigger impact on your life than you might think. If you are considering applying for a credit card, buying a car or taking out a mortgage, you might find yourself wondering “Exactly what is a bad credit score?” We’ll take a […]
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 […]
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