Guess what! I wrote a book.* For you. But also for me. It’s called On Your Mark, Get Set, Blog! – A Road Map to Staking Your Brand Quickly and Efficiently, Whether it’s Your First Blog or Your 101st You see, I have started a few websites by now. I am sure that many of you have also […]
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 […]
I Spent Money to Save Money
[tps_header] Lots of people talk about the fallacy of spending money on “great deals” when you really don’t need the items. That makes you worse off, in the end, because you really didn’t need the things to start with. In fact, I gave myself a pat on the back (not literally, I would have looked […]
3 Financial Mistakes We All Make
Everyone makes mistakes – especially when it comes to our finances. We all have our own struggles with money, but some are a lot harder to overcome than others. The important thing is that we learn from these mistakes so that we don’t repeat them – or better yet, never make them in the first […]
4 Lazy Ways to Save Money
It often seems that saving money requires a lot of hard work and effort, and that the reason we can’t save money is because we’re too lazy. But there are lazy ways to save money and help improve your finances. Stay Home Chances are, if you leave the house, you’re going to spend money. It […]
Do You Share your Frugal Knowledge or Hoard It?
Those of you familiar with any of the Loblaws related grocery store chains will be familiar with the joys of the “pink sticker.” Pink stickers are 30% off or 50% off stickers put on items in order to clear them out. Usually, they go on products that just won’t move, or on things which have […]
Tips on How to Avoid Scams for Selling your Goods Online
Cleaning out your home and your closet is sometimes one of the best ways to make money. It can be pretty easy to sell online but there are a few things you should keep in mind if you are planning to do so. You should always at least take a picture or post a […]
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 […]
“We’re a Staple Company”
One of the big bosses at my day job came from a different industry. The industry that he left is one with which I am rather familiar, and it has been in a state of very tight economics for coming up on two decades. The industry that I am in is rather cyclical, and we […]
How Life in Your 30’s Will Change When It Comes to Money and Beyond
The following post is from DW, the owner and writer of a personal finance blog called TheMoneyTemplate.com. The Money Template covers a wide variety of ideas for investing, saving more of your money, and having an overall better life. It really is true what they say – the older you get, the smarter you become! […]