This article is not about how to use your blog / website to generate extra income or sell more of your product. This time I will present you three ways (a good one, a bad one and an expensive one) that have the potential to save your blog from crashing in case of an unexpected […]
Improve your Chances for a New Job
Are you looking for a new place to boost your income or career? Are you between jobs, looking to be hired? Would you like to improve your chances to find a new workplace in 2015? Here are some tips that might help you find the workplace of your dreams. 1. Go social! According to an […]
How to Throw a Retirement Party on a Budget
If you’ve volunteered to put together a retirement party for a coworker or relative, you’re probably anxious to make it a great party, but if you don’t want to spend a fortune on it, you may feel like you have to compromise on the quality. With some creative thinking, you can come up with lots […]
Getting the Best Yang (or Yin) for Your Buck: A Guide to Finding the Best Yoga Class for You
In the past, those wanting to practice yoga had to find a guru to teach them, often uprooting their life to do so. But in modern times, particularly in North America, yoga is almost everywhere and there are a plethora of teachers, yoga styles and class format options to choose from. While having easy access […]
Financial Savvy Grows From an Early Age
Financial education begins at an early age. And though formal finance classes are not part of the school curriculum for most kids; smart parents understand the value of teaching their children the ins and outs of finance, budgeting and investing. Of course, you may be getting ahead of yourself teaching toddlers about isas and pensions, […]
Drawbacks to Using the Library
How can that be? Many personal finance bloggers, including myself, LOVE the library. Getting a library card and using it to borrow, rather than buy books is a great way to save money. Books aren’t cheap. In my honest opinion, they’re pretty darn expensive. Especially the hardcover books. It boggles my mind that people will […]
Preparing your Kids for the Costs of Driving
The costs of driving, as any car owner knows, include much more than putting gas in the gas tank. When I was a teenager without a car of my own, I did what many kids did to get around town — I either rode my bike, hitched a ride with a friend, or borrowed my […]
How to Cut Costs and Still Have Your Dream Wedding
If throwing a Guerrilla Wedding isn’t your thing, read on! Ahh, a wedding- that most special of days when all that matters is the love that is shared between 2 people. Of course, getting to that point means going through months of extensive planning and spending. Wedding costs can quickly get out of control, and […]
How to Become a Venture Capitalist
The world is full of people with brilliant ideas waiting to be implemented and served on a platter. However, some of the best ideas in the world often die down even before they are started because of the lack of sufficient funds. It is essentially the role of Venture Capitalists to provide external funding to […]
Personal Finance Tips From a Bankruptcy Trustee
Have you ever been in a serious financial struggle? If you have then you know how terrible it feels. Not knowing if you will be able to pay your next bill or even put food on the table can put massive stress on your shoulders. Even though there are solutions to get debt free, it […]