Your Financial To-Do List For 2020
With the new year in full swing, it’s time to start getting serious about your finances. We know (and hope) that you’ve already got all the basics under control; budgeting, savings, paying down on debt and cutting back on unnecessary spending. Now it’s time to take your financial goals one step further,… Read More
How To Create a Monthly Budget in 2020
If you’ve never made yourself an effective budget, don’t worry, you’re not alone. The personal budget is probably one of the most hated financial terms out there; it brings up memories of pouring over bills and statements late at night trying to figure out how you’re going to afford to… Read More
6 Unexpected Expenses to Prepare For This Winter
Sponsored by Fairstone For this blog, we’ve teamed up with our partners at Fairstone. Having an emergency fund can help lessen the burden when it comes to paying for repairs and other expenses. But we often forget how vulnerable we are to financial emergencies, and… Read More
How to Put Your Finances First as an Adult Living With Your Parents
Buying a house and even renting an apartment can be super expensive these days, especially if you live in certain cities in Canada. Take Toronto, for example, where the average home price is a whopping $824,336, and rent is still pretty steep at $2,550 for a 2-bedroom unit. Read More
Do You Bank Online? Are You Sure Your Computer is Safe?
In collaboration with our partner FixMeStick. Do you use online banking? Do you think you’re secure because you already have an antivirus program? Think again. Consider the seatbelt and airbag in your car – they both work in conjunction to keep you safe, one without the other could… Read More
The Secrets Your Bank Doesn’t Want You to Know
In Canada, there are a number of major banking institutions. Some of these banks (such as TD or RBC) charge monthly fees to open accounts with them, while others (such as Tangerine) offer free accounts following a base initiation cost. However, no matter what bank you’re with now… Read More
Your Guide To Budgeting in 2018
2018 is already underway and if you haven’t already, it’s time to start budgeting and saving for the sake of your financial future. If you’ve never made yourself an effective budget, don’t worry, you’re not alone. That being said, budgeting is a very important step toward gaining financial… Read More
How to Manage Your Money Successfully
Wouldn’t it be great if there was a magic formula you could use so that you never have to worry about finances or money ever again? Unfortunately, that doesn’t exist. Thus, each and every person is in control of their own money management, no matter how much or… Read More
How Can I Get a Bank Account for Cheap or Free In Canada?
It’s no secret that the older you get, the more money you’re going to spend. Unfortunate, but true. As you progress through life, you’ll add more and more financial notches to your belt. You might put yourself through school, buy a car, maybe mortgage a house and start… Read More