For a lot of us, summer means Blockbuster movie season – and I’m not talking about the blue and white video rental chain. I’m talking about explosions, big action and bigger screens. Back in your day going to a movie might have only cost a nickel, grandpa – but now costs are rising. And if…
Have you got 5 minutes? Then you’re in luck. Here’s another 5 minute tip from the good people at TotalDebtFreedom that will help you save cash with very minimal effort. This week, we’re going to cover how a little planning before you head to the grocery store can really help out your bottom line. One…
Summer might be closing in on us, but I’m sure that most of us could definitely use a little spring cleaning around the house. One of the tougher things to ‘clean out’ of your place is electronics. Usually they’re still in good working condition, but they’ve been replaced by something newer, smaller or more powerful.…
Though there may not be riots in the streets of Canada and the government is telling us we’re doing much better than the other countries of the world, this doesn’t mean that Canada is in great shape. Canada’s national debt is mounting with time, and reports suggest that $100,000 of debt is owed by the…
Congrats on the job interview – that’s a great step towards ridding yourself of debt. While we’re sure you’re going to be your usual smiling, confident self in that interview (that’s free!), it can sometimes be tough to dress the part when you’ve been in between jobs for a while. Fret not, debt-busters. TotalDebtFreedom has…
Ok – welcome to your summer! This year is going to be different when it comes to your credit cards. If you’re anything like me, sometimes you need a little kick in the rear end to get motivated with savings and debt reduction. Consider this that kick! Here are 4 great rules for credit card…
We all know that May long weekend is just around the corner and that means great sunny day trips! A lot of us put off vacationing because of the high costs, but there are definitely some great ways you can hit the open road this summer without killing your budget or your debt payments. Looking…
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…
