How confident are you that you will be able to retire at 65? Or, will you be among the many Canadians nearing retirement age that feel they are not going to be able to retire at 65, but closer to 67, as Jacquie McNish, co-author of the book, “The Third Rail: Confronting our Pension …
Gas is on its way back up again, and so you might be feeling the pinch when filling up your tank each week. Luckily, there are some tips you can follow to save on fuel and fill up for less. Take a peek below at 5 tips to save on fuel so you …
Tired of your electricity bill being so expensive? The more you use electricity, the higher your bill will be. This can be prevented, however, if you take the necessary steps to conserve your electricity use. If you’re looking for ways to save money on your electricity, these tips will get you started on the …
Losing your job is something that you hope never happens, but unfortunately, job loss is the reality for many people. Job loss can occur for a variety of reasons, sometimes simply because your company is downsizing or due to a small mistake made on your part. Regardless of the reason, job loss can be …
Debt is one of those four-letter words that inspires fear in the hearts of anyone who owes money. If you have debt, you know how much that burden can weigh on you. The more debt you have, the more stress you feel as you attempt to get your finances in order. If you owe …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Plans with major carrier cell phone plans tend to be costly, but it is possible to save big on your monthly cell phone bill with these tips. Did you know that according to Statistics Canada “Households spent an average of $1,731 in 2010 on communications. This included an average spending of $388 for Internet access, $511 for landline telephones 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 …