One of my favourite shows is The Little Couple. Especially since Jen Arnold and Bill Klein adopted their two adorable children – Will and Zoey, I can’t get enough of this family. If you’ve never seen the show before, it chronicles, in a reality style format, the life of a married couple who are little […]
Making 2015 Your Money Conscious Year
Making 2015 Your Money Conscious Year There are many things to be excited about in 2015, with the current trajectory of the U.S. economy at the top of the list. Unemployment dropped consistently over the past year, with 200,000 new jobs added to the economy each month for 11 straight months. For many, 2015 […]
Too Important To Ignore Money Tips for Travelers
I have been really lucky and had the opportunity to travel quite a few places, at times for weeks and months on end. Alas, adult life has curtailed my global roaming. Traveling has some unique challenges when it comes to money. No, I don’t just mean being able to afford a trip in the first […]
How to Get (Mostly) Money instead of Gifts when you are Getting Married
Engagement season is upon us! You may even be the one getting married this year, in which case, congratulations! Let’s say you don’t really need anything and would really rather prefer it if someone gave you cash as a gift to use to pay down the wedding or for the honeymoon, but are a bit […]
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! […]
Save Time and Money Packing your own Lunch and Making your own Dinners
It can be really difficult to make food and think about making it when you’re caught up in the daily rush that is your job, but bringing your lunch to work can make a significant impact to your bottom line. Think about it – if you go out to eat, the minimum spend is […]
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 […]
3 Pieces of Clothing you Should Consider Spending More Money On
While it is a good idea to save money where possible, particularly in clothing or shoes that will inevitably wear out over time, there are certain things where you should really consider spending more money because they’re classic pieces that will stand the test of time (hopefully!). 1. A suit This single suit should be […]