A fresh new year is a motivating time for change; you want to move closer to your financial goals, you want to gain new habits; you want things to be different this year. This is how most of us feel this time of year — it’s in our nature. But you’re not quite sure how…
We spend a lot of money on our kids these days, and a lot of it isn’t necessary. We came up with a list of common mistakes and thrifty solutions for you to save money on kids in a big way. Not all of these will apply to you or will work for you, but…
Not everyone can afford to take a vacation every year, but many people don’t think they can when they actually can! If you love going on vacation and wish you could more often, read our strategies to find out how.
From birthday parties to holiday parties to just because parties, people love parties and we throw a lot of them! But we can get a little carried away with the spending, especially when trying to copy a Pinterest party and impress our friends. That’s why we are sharing with you our 20 ways to save money…
When you’re on a tight budget, home decor is one of the first things to cut out of your spending. But if you have a small budget for it, read our thrifty tips to see how you can save money on home decor. Whether you’ve just moved, haven’t redecorated in years, or want to freshen up…
Who doesn’t like dining out? We all like to get a little break from the kitchen and dishes now and then, have someone else do the cooking, and savor the delicious food. But dining out can be very pricey, so for those of you trying to reign in the dining out budget, we present 10…
Clothing can be expensive, and take a large chunk out of your budget. Be a savvy shopper following these 20 tips to save money on clothes.
A dollar saved is a dollar earned… so how much extra money could you earn for yourself by not spending for a month? Just think of what you could do with all that extra cash – pay off debt, achieve your savings goals for a vacation or large ticket item, build up your emergency savings,…
Women and Money Inc presents our blog series “How to save money on…” to help you fine tune your budget and achieve your financial goals! Here is part 1: How to Save Money on Groceries – The 10 Best Ways to Save Money on Groceries Groceries are one of those household expenses which can be…
Easter is coming, are you ready? If your family celebrates the holiday with a big dinner, Easter baskets full of treats and gifts, Easter egg hunts, decorations and more, you may be surprised at how much the holiday costs you. Did you budget for Easter?
By Margaret H. Johnson Even though you may be feeling that it’s ‘too late’ to start saving for Christmas now, what are your other options? If you answered ‘credit cards,’ you aren’t alone. It’s easy for the majority of Canadians to fall into the debt trap, but do you really want to start the new…
Do you find that you are becoming an avid online shopper, bordering on addicted? While there are many benefits to shopping online, the ease of the process can lead you to shop more than you would otherwise, and spend more money than perhaps you should.
Paying off your home shouldn’t take a lifetime or 25-40 years like the original amortization you initially took upon. By planning ahead and sticking to the plan, you have the opportunity to pay your mortgage off sooner and become completely debt free. Here are 7 ways to pay off mortgage sooner and decrease the amortization…
Shop till you drop Shopping has become one of the worlds’ favourite pastimes but is also a huge contributor to debt and financial difficulty. Fortunes are spent, unneeded items are bought, and cash registers continue to ring. Consumers seem to have an unquenchable desire for more things. When one credit card is at its limit,…
