We’ve all done it. The first of the year comes along and we set the most elaborate resolutions and sure enough by February or March they have fallen to the wayside. Not this year though! I’ll be watching you (think of me like Santa for your resolutions) I was watching the news and the top…
I got this idea to write this blog from the news I watched on Friday evening. I am a big advocate of online shopping. I love shopping in the comfort of my own home and having all of the goodies delivered to my doorstep. So exciting to get that package in the mail even if…
The most wonderful time of the year is approaching! It’s my favourite holiday by far and I get giddy with Christmas around. At first when I was thinking “I shouldn’t write a blog about Christmas yet! My poor readers are going to think I’m crazy!” Then I did something which I think everyone should do…
Have you ever opened your fridge at home and were welcomed by a lovely smell of old food? Or have you ever gone into your fridge to grab something in particular and it had gone bad? Try to follow these tips to ensure this doesn’t become a regular occurrence. Every piece of food you throw…
Have you ever gone above and beyond for someone just “because”? Or has anyone done that for you? Have you ever heard the saying; “do one nice thing for someone a day”. It’s simple really – hold the door for someone, help someone carry something that you can tell they are struggling with. One thing…
Now that I have your attention – it is possible to have your money sitting in an inactive account in a bank you used to bank with. Mind boggling isn’t it? It was recently brought to my attention that there is a Government website where you can search your name and see if there is…
Have you ever wondered how the rest of Canadian couples spend and allocate their money? Well, here are some interesting number released by Stats Canada. (Keep in mind that these stats have been calculated in regards to Canadian couples that have at least one member 45 years or older). The study breaks down the way…
The Fraser Institute (some of the smartest money researchers in Canada) just released a report stating that Monday, June 6, 2011 was ‘Tax Freedom Day’. That means in a fictitious situation, all of the money you earned from January 1, 2011 until this past Monday would have gone to the Canadian Government via taxation –…
Just like most people believe they are all awesome drivers, they also assume they aren’t spending money needlessly. I first learned about this concept of keeping up with the Joneses in elementary school. It was at a time were teachers were talking about Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs. It’s pretty simple, there are several needs humans…
