I just spent a bit of time submitting medical receipts to my insurance coverage, which of course got me thinking about the cost of healthcare in Canada. That also reminded me that, despite its prevalence in the first world, it is a thing of great mystery to many, and it works quite differently in many […]
3 Reasons Being Rich Sucks
If I had a million dollars, everything would be awesome! Right? Well… maybe not. It turns out that being wealthy can be expensive. After spending a lot of time and effort becoming wealthy, many millionaires and billionaires discover that it can be a lot harder to hold on to their money than they ever would […]
A Day In the Life of Anne
Have you ever wondered what I get up to during a day? I’ve been inspired by some Day in the Life posts, particularly the regular ones from The Asian Pear, so I thought I would try my hand at my own. Let me know what you think! This is a typical, but rare day in […]
Make Your Year Remarkable (+ What It’s Like to Launch a Kickstarter)
Today I have an interview with Kathleen, of various online hustling fame. She is behind Frugal Portland, For Profit Blogging, Stacking Benjamins and several other projects. I am in love with her latest project, and I bet you will be too, called The Remarkable Year, which is currently live on Kickstarter. Tell us the […]
3 Shocking Wedding Budget Line Items
When you’re getting married, there are a ton of items to make sure you have on your budget spreadsheet. The Dress, tuxes, cake, decorations, flowers, invitations, postage…the list could literally go on for an entire post. When I got married this time around, there were a few things that took me off guard. I’m happy […]
My Car Tune Up Frugal Fail
As you may know, if you follow me on twitter (all the cool kids are doing it), I live in a small town. It has its pros and cons, which I know I will write about one day. One of the cons is that some services are far, far away. We bought a diesel Jetta […]
6 Budget-Friendly Ways to Save on your Wardrobe
The temptation to shop and spend money can sometimes be irresistible. New trends, colors and styles come out, and suddenly, you want all of it. The problem with actually buying all of it is that you probably can’t afford it. But don’t worry, there are ways that you can still rock a great outfit with […]
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 […]
The Cost of Living in Winter – Clothing
I, unfortunately, though not according to most, call a part of the frozen great white north, home. Most folks who live in my particular town, live for the outdoors and that white stuff that falls from the sky for far too many months. My feelings on the matter aside, it is quite expensive to live […]