As a reader of this site (along with many average Canadians), there is a good chance you are working on getting rid of some debt. As you responsibly rid yourself of the red section of your financial spreadsheet, here are some killer habits to avoid. While there are many out there, here are the top…
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 –…
For this upcoming Fathers Day, this one goes out to the dads reading this – and, no, I’m not asking to borrow the car. In preparation for the ties, partially mowed lawns or shaving sets you’re going to get this weekend, here’s a great tip to get your kids onto the right financial track: get…
Sometimes, the toughest part of getting out of debt, is knowing where your money goes. It can happen easily: you get paid, get some groceries, pay some bills, and all of a sudden, your cash is gone. There are a million little expenses along the way, so it’s important to zero in on the ones…
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…
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…
