Learning how to go broke is an odd topic, isn't it? Well, we felt it was a smart one too. It's important what NOT TO DO if you don't want to go broke. Too many people today keep making the same financial mistakes over and over again. The same excuses are used. Canadians claim to have no time to budget, and no time or money to purchase software …
Stockpiling is a vey common practice, but will it work for you the way you expect? The first tip to start saving money stockpiling on groceries is to only get those things you know you're going to use--it makes sense, right? Within just a few months you can have a nice stockpile of necessities and groceries! There are rules to maintaining your stockpile as well--so the money you …
Lots of money saving advice does require an individual or family to change their lifestyle to be successful. We've talked before that it takes commitment to succeed financially--period. The cost of raising children has certainly increased significantly, approximately 40% today. Even the most
frugal Canadian families
can struggle financially, with the best methods in place. It can be a constant struggle for sure. Remember, there are simple, easy …
So, you hate your job and want to quit? Are you really ready to do something like this? Don't forget the everyday costs you have! While it is your personal choice to decide when to quit a position, it is also important to realize that decision has to be owned. If this is going to put you in a bad financial situation then you should wait. It's smart …
Life is demanding and stressful. For many Canadian families there is constant worry or some form of anxiety lurking. Sometimes it comes from simply feeling like you’re trying to do it all. And sometimes life is just difficult period. Natural leaders have discovered ways to manage stress and maintain their composure in order to stay ahead of the game. Canadian professionals who can learn how to overcome personal …
Finances can be confusing to many young
Canadians across British Columbia
--and stressful, I know this personally. It is never easy admitting mistakes we might have made in the past, especially when it comes to your money and spending--but it is the only way you can really transform for the better. Now, it is common to make money mistakes in your 20's and 30's, and even sometimes into …
Father's Day is right around the corner so it only made sense to talk about the impact father's have had in their children's lives, specifically in how they have learned to manage money. Now, fact, we learn a great deal from our parents and those closet to us, some good, some practical and some not so much. When it comes to finances, dad is often the key character …
If you think you can't budget on $14,000 a year, think again. There are many ways you can make this kind of money work for you. Of course, it isn't going to be possible for a family of 5 or more (and 4 would be stretching it) but it is possible for a two to three people. If you use your head and plan financially for everything, this …
Many of us worry about money for no specific reason at all--and in fact, most general worrying is quite normal. However, constantly worrying about paying bills, buying groceries, having enough money to make it, etc; this is not natural. While so many Canadians do have pause for concern with their finances, there is a way to find a balance and avoid this taking a negative toll on your …
It might seem impossible, but let's be serious, a family friendly budget for Canada Day is possible to achieve. Canada Day isn't so much about spending, as it is about celebrating history. Canadian families can easily have a backyard cookout and reminisce on history and culture without being wasteful. If you plan on going out on Canada Day, then plan ahead. Yes, you read it right. "Planning," yet …