In an article last month, we told you about a great option for getting your monthly cable bill reduced. This is a great way to cut your costs and have a little extra money laying around at the end of the month. If you’ve gone ahead and done it, congratulations! We knew you were a…
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…
2011 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…
April 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…
Spring 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:…
I 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,…
A lot of people don’t realize when their expenses add up to more than their budget. Here’s some tips to help establish a savings account and cut back on unnecessary costs. Tip 1. Holding on to the records of your purchases and reviewing them at the end of the month can help you determine which…
I’m going to let you in on a little secret to budgeting. I only know a few people that do this, and it’s kept them debt free for a lifetime. Frequency is key. Rather than budgeting monthly, do it once a week. My wife does her budget weekly; every Sunday night. It’s practically a ritual…
I met Sean Stephenson recently at a conference, this 3 foot giant can inspire anyone. Sean has a rare disorder called osteo genesis imperfecta. Basically that mean’s his bones are very brittle and break easily. His parents were told he wouldn’t live very long after birth. But Sean didn’t give up. He is a board…
