When you’ve caught the last scraps of tinsel floating around the house, and your New Year’s resolutions have fallen by the wayside, there’s still a final holiday tradition left to enjoy: dreading the arrival of holiday bills. Yes, this time every year, thousands of Canadians are struck with cases of Bill Avoidance Disorder – BAD …
Travelling during winter months can get expensive. Many families try to escape ice and snow and head to sunny destinations during Spring/March Break and with that comes high ticket prices. Planning a staycation is easier on your wallet and family fun can still be had close to home. Here are 5 ideas …
Kids love birthday parties! You don’t have to spend a lot of money to make their celebrations special, either. An opulent extravaganza can be phenomenal, but most kids are entirely satisfied with a fun day that doesn’t break the bank as long as it includes friends, interesting games or activities and sweet treats. On my …
You might already know that car insurance premiums are determined based on your risk factors. Did you know there are tactics you can take to help control the cost of your car insurance? First let’s talk about the risks car insurance companies look at when determining how much your premium will be. Keep in mind …
When you think about CAA, it is almost guaranteed a few things will come to mind. Roadside assistance and maps. Perhaps you think broader than that and think Auto, travel and insurance products and services. What about Savings and discounts? No? I’ve been a CAA Member since I purchased my car. I just knew it …
Do you have money set aside for a rainy day? Are you prepared for surprise expenses such as car repairs or other major necessary expenses such as education, or even retirement. Do you have the funds to just go on a much needed vacation when you get the chance? If the answer is no, then …
Living frugally when you have a baby is important. You’ve on a reduced salary, you have a new person to care for, and everything you open a magazine there is a new “must have” baby item! There are tough choices to be made. As a mother of twins I can say that these choices are …
As most of you know, I love to share how to live frugally without depriving yourself of anything. I`ve said this so many times before, but the best way to save yourself thousands each year is to take a good look at your monthly bills. One of the major obstacles people face when trying to …
New Years Eve often involves a party of some sort which can easily empty your wallet without careful planning and consideration. This New Years Eve you can have it all – a great party without having to part ways with your hard earned cash. Here are some tips to save on your New Years …
A great way to save money when it comes to your monthly utility bills is to look at ways you can improve your conservation of water. Many people wonder how to save water so I wrote this post in order to help save water. I was recently watching TLC’s Extreme Cheapskates and was blown …
Photo by Carol Browne When it comes to buying Halloween Candy for all the neighbourhood kids it is easy to go overboard. Unless of course you are one of those people who turn the light off and pretend not to be home. Don’t be one of those people this year and use these simple tips …
Babies cost money. Lots of money. Are you really sure you can afford to have one? You should think about remortgaging your house and maybe actually being a little closer to retirement before you contemplate how to get pregnant. This message appears in many forms, from many different sources, and perhaps a bit too often. …
I know this is a bit of a no-brainer tip but people just don’t do it! This can save you hundreds of dollars a year and really isn’t that hard. Birthdays and Christmas gifts can really add up if you aren’t careful. I know some people don’t buy gifts and just make them or skip …
Re-purposing household containers is a great way to not only recycle but to save yourself money on everything from gardening tools to decorations. Everything from bleach jugs to laundry detergent containers can be reused for these fabulous ideas. I have outlined a few of my favourite ideas below but i have found many more and …
Is your monthly grocery bill nearing the amount of your rent/mortgage payments? Here are some simple tips to help reduce that bill without having to shop for expiring items on clearout! Use Coupons This is easy to do and is essentially free money. You don’t need to go to the extent of …
Couponing isn’t a new way to save money, but it certainly has become very popular in the last few years. Gone are the days when coupons could be found in magazines and flyers, now they can be found and collected all over. With these Simple Couponing Tips for Canadians you will soon be …