You may have noticed a bit of a trend ’round these parts as of late: Food. I love food. Unfortunately, it can get wildly pricey. While I have only written about the cost of food a few times, I have been putting a lot of mental effort toward thinking about food and the cost of groceries. […]
How Much Does Life Insurance Cost?
There are several types of life insurance available the main ones being term life, whole life, and universal life insurance. The costs of each vary depending upon the individual, the product, and the amount of coverage you choose. Everyone’s situation is unique so a policy that works for some may not be the best choice […]
What Happens to your Future Self when you Max out your TFSA
Recently, there has been a whole lot of talk about increasing the annual contribution limit for Tax Free Savings Accounts in Canada. (They are the loose equivalent of a Roth IRA, for the Americans in the crowd.) Then, the government went ahead and announced an immediate increase of contribution room, to $10,000 per year, effective in […]
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 […]
The Day I Found $3,600
Earlier this year, I found $3,600. Not too shabby, eh? The story of how I found it is kind of fun, and it’s not every day you get to say “I found $3,600.” My spouse and I have almost entirely combined finances. I still have some accounts at another bank, though, for a few different […]
ABC – Always Be Cashing-in with a Target REDcard (Seriously, 5% off!)
*This post contains affiliate links, meaning I get a bit of money should you choose to click on my link and sign up. Thanks for your support! Target is like a wonderland for saving money. I mean, sure, there are all sorts of ways to get distracted and end up spending more money there, but they […]
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 […]
Oops! I’ve Already Failed My New Year’s Financial Goals
Happy February! It’s the most depressing month of the year for, oh, so many reasons. Maybe you don’t have a hunny on Valentine’s Day. Maybe you just hate winter, and it won’t go away. Or maybe, just maybe, you haven’t quite met your benchmark for your New Year’s Resolution. That makes you want to quit. […]
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 […]