Mother’s Day is on Sunday, so it’s time to thank that lady who brought you into the world, kept you fed, and put up with all the headaches. We know we should be doing nice things for them year round, but the occasion of Mother’s Day is a good kick in the pants to do…
Details2011 is a great year for the loonie. The CAD is the highest it’s been since September of 2007. The Bank of Canada currently lists the dollar at $1.0529 US. While we’re not international currency experts, we do know a little bit about spending and saving money. The rising Canadian buck could be a great…
DetailsWait – don’t turn that channel. We’re about to tell you how you can save serious bucks on your next TV bill! If you’re currently paying a Canadian TV-provider a monthly fee for service (almost all of us are) there’s a great chance you could be getting a better deal. That’s right. And the best…
DetailsApril is here and Canadians are hustling through their last minute tax filings. After the paper work is in, the ‘i’s are dotted and the ‘t’s are crossed, hopefully you’ve got a tax return on the way. If you do, here are a few great tips for what to do with that extra cash, and…
DetailsSpring is currently… springing… and with the changes in the season comes a great chance to save some cash. While the kids and the rest of the family want to get together and do something fun for the holidays, there are easy ways to make sure it’s cost effective and seasonal. Stick to the basics:…
DetailsIf you’re reading this article, there’s a good chance you’re experiencing (or have experienced) debt. Many Canadians have been there, and they all have different ways of getting out of it. There is the ever popular ostrich-with-its-head-in-the-sand approach… but we wouldn’t recommend it. Too… sandy. There’s the obsessive-lunatic-let-it-dominate-your-life approach, but that one’s a bit too…
DetailsAn important part of overcoming debt, is knowing what you’re up against. It’s easy to shut your eyes and ignore the bills that are piling up – but that’s just not going to help you get out of debt. That’s only going to add more interest to the pile. While it might hurt initially, here…
DetailsI know I’m not!! How many times have you been through the drive-thru because it’s convenient and you really don’t want to stand in line? You’re in a hurry to get back home as the kids are starving only to find out your order is not right AGAIN! WOW, now you have a tough decision,…
DetailsOnce a year I go through my contacts and fire the losers in my life. It’s not like it’s a boardroom session from The Apprentice or anything; I just lose their numbers and don’t bother returning their calls anymore. Think about it, in our lives there are people that add value and improve our lives…
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