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 […]
“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! […]
Comparison Shopping Can Save you a Ton of Money
Do you ever find it funny how some folks will put in a lot of effort to ensure they can purchase bananas for three cents less per pound, or will drive halfway across town to save a penny or two on gasoline? (For those of you who aren’t from here, in Canada we use a […]
2 Secret Ways to Be Frugal as a College Student
College is expensive. Not only the tuition, but life as a college student. Though it can seem that the time that a student is in college is simply an expensive time when there is not much that a student can do to save money, that is not true! Here are two easy ways that a […]
3 Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me About Money Before College
There is not a lot that I regret in my life, but not knowing about my money sooner is one of them; had I started at a younger age (perhaps in high school!) I would have definitely been better off and smarter than having to figure it out on my own once I graduated with […]
5 Ways to Live Frugally Without Becoming a Social Outcast
It is now 6 months after you’ve graduated and your student loan payments are about to kick in.You’ve been dreading it for months and the repayments loom in your future. You know that you have to either make more money or cut expenses but aren’t sure how to finesse it so that you’re not forever […]
Avoid These 4 Most Common Financial Mistakes at the Beach
It’s summer time and that means oodles of people are on the way to the nearest beach. There are good times aplenty, but getting there and having a blast can be expensive! Before you grab your bags and sunscreen then hit the door, here are the 4 most common financial mistakes that people make at […]