Budget
Meal subscription services like Goodfood can be a great way to experiment in the kitchen. After all, these services allow users to select a variety of recipes each week, then send customers any necessary ingredients (and step-by-step instructions) so that they can prepare each meal. That being said, not all meal subscription kits are made […]
When it comes to retail shopping, Canadians often find themselves comparing the two top options — Costco and Walmart. Both stores boast an extensive selection of products at competitive prices. They also provide various customer retention incentives, including membership programs and discounts on specific products. More than that, Canadian banks such as Fairstone and CIBC […]
Zero Based Budgeting is the new personal finance trend that challenges how we’ve been taught to handle money. So you’ve probably heard about it, but maybe you aren’t sure what it means. It’s pretty straightforward once you understand, so let us break it down for you. Traditional Budgeting subtracts your expenses from your income and […]
Budgeting… we all know we should do it, but the sad truth is that the majority of us don’t have any form of a budget to guide our spending habits. There’s an old business saying that goes: “What gets measured gets managed.” This implies that the only things we have true control over are things […]
People from all over the world are helping Ukrainians caught in the violence in the region. There is an outpouring of help from companies, governments and individuals from around the world since the first days of the war. We explored the ways for Canadians to get money to people in Ukraine. There are direct ways […]
Why do couples fight over money? It has a lot to do with expectations. Even something as simple as whether to go overboard or under the radar about Valentine’s Day can become a conflict. The two most contentious topics to spark the not-fun kind of passion? Sex and money. Whoa, put your secret credit card […]
Almost everyone has financial concerns from time to time. But what if you’re so scared that you can’t sleep, can’t concentrate, or can’t perform basic tasks? Perhaps you’ve lost your job du to COVID. Or maybe you were surprised with an unexpected medical bill. No matter how bad your situation is, you can take steps […]
Do you need money, like, right now? Maybe some idiot rear-ended your car. Or maybe your dentist doesn’t offer direct billing and you just can’t ignore that toothache any longer. Whatever the case, don’t feel embarrassed, we’ve all been there. And we’ve learned a thing or two about accessing quick cash to cover unexpected expenses. […]
No one enjoys spending their time contemplating what could happen if they went broke. But if (really, when) an emergency occurs and you’re not financially prepared, the fallout is not only nerve-wracking but can have serious financial repercussions. This is why you need an emergency fund to make a difficult future situation a little easier. […]
Spendee was founded in 2008 by three friends in Prague. In launching this app, their goal was to help investors better manage their daily expenses. Hardbacon is a Canadian fintech founded in 2017. Based in Montreal, Hardbacon strives to help its users become wealthier by better managing their money when it comes to planning and […]
You Need A Budget (YNAB) is a US-based mobile application that helps you manage your budget on a daily basis. It was launched in 2015 by Jesse Mecham. Hardbacon is also a mobile application that aims to help its users become wealthier by managing their money better when it comes to planning and budgeting. Hardbacon […]
I recently told you about an ingenious teenager from Longueuil who’s had resounding success with his Amazon mystery package auctions. Well, I also got into the game. And let’s say that despite some decent finds, my harvest was more amusing and pathetic than practical and profitable. How do these auctions work, you ask? Basically, Maxime […]
