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Time Management Can Lead To Financial Freedom

wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Tara-Rodden-Robinson-Time-Poverty.jpg Time management is critical to Canadian career professionals. For a moment--think about those who work in a professional position all across the globe. Time management is effective for every single one of them. Have you ever heard that phrase: time poverty ? The mismanagement of your time really can lead you down a road of poverty--a circumstance we'd all like to avoid if possible. The good …

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Popular Reasons You Should Never Get A Job 9 to 5

wp-content/uploads/2016/07/tech.jpeg You don't need a job 9 to 5? Now, that is a new one, isn't it? It would be really exciting if it were true--but what if it could be? While we all do need a stable income to pay those routine bills and cover surprise expenses (plus more) there are more credible ways of doing this than just getting a job. Canadians who work overtime are …

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Tips to Avoid My 5 Personal Money Mistakes

wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Student-stress.jpg 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 …

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Learn What Being Happier Can Mean To Your Future And Life

wp-content/uploads/2016/06/150123_inv_happysad.jpg How can you increase your overall life satisfaction? Simply put, it isn't through earning more money, though so many believe this to be the solution. You've heard all of the stories. Money does not buy happiness, and this really is true, more than most people realize. However, faceless money can really make you feel satisfied, but not too many know what this is--so what does it imply? If …

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What Money Lessons Have You Learned From Dear Old Dad?

wp-content/uploads/2016/06/fathers-day_picture-1.jpg 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 …

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Money Saving Tips For Those Living On $14,000 Per Year

wp-content/uploads/2016/06/images.jpeg 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 …

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Discover How You Can Stop Worrying About Money Today

wp-content/uploads/2016/06/li-financial-stress-stock-6.jpg 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 …

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Saving Or Investing: What Is Right For Canadians?

wp-content/uploads/2016/06/save-invest-4836742.jpg You have to weigh what is going to give you the best return for your financial future. If you have a great job, good benefits, and an excess in funds, perhaps investing some of that excess is right for you. However, if you work a traditional job and have very little left over after bills and other necessities--saving that extra might be the smarter choice. 60% of Canadians …

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You Can Celebrate Canada Day On A Family Friendly Budget

wp-content/uploads/2016/05/canada-day-fireworks.jpg 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 …

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Do You Know The Credit Card Do's and Don'ts?

wp-content/uploads/2016/05/montreal.jpg Yes, credit cards can be useful financial tools if they are used responsibly--unfortunately, credit cards are highly mishandled, everyday and all across the globe. Too many see these as a means to an end, or a reason to splurge on those things they wouldn't ordinarily have considered purchasing. Furthermore, financial experts find that too many turn to credit cards to support their monthly living expenses, something that is …

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