Not feeling motivated to save money after paying off debt? Me either! Here are the reasons why we should save and how to make it a habit. Life after debt definitely hasn’t been exactly what I thought it would be (well obviously, I didn’t see a global pandemic coming at me). After paying off $26,500…
When planning your next vacation, don’t forget to budget for these 12 often overlooked travel costs! You don’t want that credit card bill shock when you get home. I always recommend paying for your vacation before you leave home. Why? Because no one likes to be stressed out about that credit card bill when you…
Given that we are about 10 weeks into the state of emergency here in Nova Scotia, and I have been off work for 11 weeks, I thought it would be interesting to look at our budget before the pandemic and compare it to what it’s currently like. Let me tell you, this was an eye…
Starting a budget can be intimidating! Here are my budgeting tips for beginners that will help you start budgeting on the right foot. If you’re just starting your budget, or maybe having trouble sticking to one, you are in the right place! Even though I have been budgeting consistently for the last almost 3 years,…
Overwhelmed by your money? Here’s tips on how to best organize your personal finances with simple steps to take back control. Spring has sprung, and that always has me thinking about spring cleaning! Have you ever considered organizing your financial life part of spring cleaning? Finances can be overwhelming to most of us, papers can…
Inside: How to make a grocery budget; how to make a food budget you can stick to; how to spend less on groceries; saving money on food Here’s the deal; everyone has to eat! When you’re making your monthly or biweekly budget you might be wondering how much you should budget for food or groceries….
We’ve all had a financial emergency! Here’s what to do if you’re faced with a large bill, a job loss, or are worried about a recession. Unfortunately a financial emergency can happen to all of us, at any time. We see it all the time, people lose their job, get sick, get in an accident,…
We all know that having pets can be hard on your budget, but how much do they really cost? We have 2 cats and a small dog, so every budget we make, there’s most likely something that they need. Today I’m going to break down for you how much we’ve spent in the past year,…
Maybe you’ve never heard this term before, but lifestyle creep, or lifestyle inflation is one thing that could be eating into your savings and taking away your ability to retire. But what is it? And how can we stop it from happening?
