Spring is the time when flowers start blooming, grass turns greener and, for some reason, “spring cleaning” comes to mind. When I think “spring cleaning,” I don’t normally think of cleaning my home (although I probably should), I think of organizing my paperwork. It might be because I have finished my income taxes and I… Read more »
Desjardin Financial reported that 61% of people cited personal finances as their #1 source of stress. And just like physical, emotional and environmental stress, financial stress can become overwhelming. It is estimated that employees with debt are spending 1 hour per day dealing with money at work. According to a Mayo Clinic report, there are… Read more »
Are you looking to increase your budgeting skills? Do you want to know more about interest rates or about your credit bureau? Are you considering buying a home, but aren’t sure if it’s better to rent? We all have lots of questions when it comes to making good decisions around managing our money. But where… Read more »
The excitement of the holiday season is upon us, however, so is the worry of what that means for our pocket books. There are ways to have an enjoyable yuletide without breaking the bank. Make a list and check it twice. Include whom you want to buy for and how much you want to spend… Read more »
March 17th is St. Patrick’s Day when our thoughts turn to the wearing of the green, Irish dancing, the Boston Celtics! Around the world, celebrations include wishing people good luck with an Irish toast, often coining the phrase “the luck of the Irish.” But many believe “the luck of the Irish” actually means bad luck… Read more »
If I had three wishes for our society as we begin 2014, they would be: To spend less than we make. To create a plan of action for our debts. To put that plan of action into motion.To spend less than we make. The statistics are very alarming. The average Canadian is spending 164% of… Read more »
We hope you find some of the these archived blog posts useful as we all look to manage and find the joy in daily living.