Guiding you along your financial journey
Last month we published a post comparing Zipcar, Car2go and Car Ownership, in which the car ownership option was a brand new car. We received some great feedback, and one of the requests was to compare a used car with longer trips. So – here it is. This time, we’re assuming you primarily need a car for weekend getaways. And instead […]
According to the SPCA, the average cost per year to care for a small dog is approximately $1,300 and for a cat is $1,000*. Unsurprisingly, the high cost of pet care is one of the top five reasons people give up their pets. Fortunately, there are some simple steps that smart pet owners can take to reduce their costs. Here are […]
Last year, Canadians lost an incredible $70-million to money scams – which was an increase of $17 million compared to the year before. According to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Center, this number only accounts for 5 percent of those affected – so the real size of this problem is huge, and growing. With this in mind, I want to share with […]
The vast majority of parents want their children to get a post-secondary education but recent numbers suggest they’re not backing it up with financial support. In a survey conducted by the Globe and Mail last year, more than 1,500 Millennials aged 15-33 were asked if their parents used money saved in an RESP to help pay for their college or university […]
By learning how to shop smart and spot the best deals in the grocery store, you can reduce your grocery bill substantially. Surprisingly, this is relatively simple to do. The secret lies in knowing where to go and knowing what to look for when you get there. Here are five simple tips you can implement right away to help you spend […]
When it comes to saving money, even if you’re fairly well-off, sometimes it’s difficult to make the required commitments without making significant downgrades to your lifestyle. But saving money should be smart, not restrictive! We still want to be able to ‘live our lives’, have fun and go out for dinner occasionally!
So, you’ve saved up $10,000. Good work! That’s easier said than done these days. The next thing you may be considering is; “what is the best thing I can do with my money?” Of course, each person’s financial situation is different, so we’ve put together 4 of the most commonly asked questions to provide you with some easily applicable guidance […]
