Tag: money

Is Financial Compatibility The Key To A Successful Relationship?

Just 43% of Americans state that they are extremely or very financially compatible with their partner, according to CNBC. However, 32% don’t believe they are very financially compatible with their spouse. While money might not be much of an issue…

10 Ways To Save Money On Home Renovations

If you’ve ever started a home renovation project without a home remodelling & renovation guide, you know that costs can add up quickly. Even with tens of thousands of dollars, you’re limited as to what you can do. That doesn’t…

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The Basics of Building a Personal Budget

Many may wonder about the advantage of building a personal budget, but as someone who’s learned from his past mistakes, taking the time to make a personal budget is crucial to financial success. You see, a budget is a plan…

Is Driving Costing You More Than it Should?

Forty years ago, my parents bought their first house for 45,000 dollars. Today the same home would be about 1.6 million. The issue? My father’s salary for the same job today would be about 80,000, so instead of requiring just…

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Make Yourself A Little Extra Money

Have you found yourself needing a little bit of extra money? We all find ourselves in that situation at some point, but few of us seem to know what we should be doing when we get there. There are quite…

5 Ways to Save Money in Toronto

All we hear from the media lately is how expensive it is to live in Toronto, and as someone who lives and works in this beautiful city, I’ll admit that it’s not cheap. That said, nor are most big cities….

Future Proof Your Finances

It’s a shame that proper financial advice isn’t taught to kids in school. If it were, perhaps fewer people would be struggling with debts and high expenses that are simply unsustainable. The reality of modern life is that good financial…

3 ways to shape up your finances this Fall

Many of us talk about being “beach ready” for summer — but are your finances in shape for the season? Unlike your swimming costume, your money can’t be put away once the weather’s turned cold. Luckily, this time of year…

The Millennial Guide To Building Savings

After watching a generation of parents suffer as a result of the economic crash, younger generations are forward planning for a comfortable life and plenty of savings. As times have moved on, so have our ways of saving. Take the…

4 Critical Steps You Need to Take Now to Protect Your Income

When you’re a working professional, nothing is more important than a steady source of income. It’s the whole reason you have a job in the first place. Workplace benefits, being part of a great team and making an impact on…