Valentine’s Day is approaching and I am writing this blog for 2 reasons. 1.) to remind some people that it is around the corner and to start planning now before you forget! And 2.) to give 5 low-cost ideas for you and the one(s) you love. Here are some ideas on what you can do…
Here we are in the dog days of summer again. Just as the days are getting a bit lazier, it’s time to see the hottest articles at Total Debt Freedom! We checked into our stats, and here are our top 5 articles from July: 1. Canadian Personal Debt is on the Rise: Learn more about…
They’re around… they’re lurking their on most of our credit card bills. Tiny amounts (or big ones!) that add up slowly over time. Nope, I’m not talking about surcharges or hidden fees – I’m talking about fees that you knowingly sign up for and pay for each and every month – thinking that you’ll save…
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…
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…
Wait – 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…
