Budget
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 […]
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. […]
We like to have lots of choices when we shop. But when there are too many choices, it’s easy to get lost. If we choose a consumer or financial product with an overpriced monthly payment, we often get stuck with it and the financial impact can be great. This is where comparison tools come in. […]
As parents, we all want the best for our children. We want to provide them with a loving home, healthy meals, quality education, and all the opportunities they need to thrive, but have you ever wondered how much it actually costs to raise a child in Canada? This article delves into the nitty-gritty details of […]
In Collaboration with KOHO Are you tired of living paycheque to paycheque? Stop watching your bank balance dwindle to zero before payday and take control today. I sat down with Sherry Andrew, a Certified Financial Coach at KOHO, for a money masterclass. She shared incredible budgeting tips that will help you spend less, save more, […]
Adulting is hard, and now we have to teach our kids how to do it too? Send help! Getting them to do anything, like pick up a sock, is a recipe for stress casserole. Luckily, Mydoh app has entered the chat! Now there’s an easy way to teach those tech-savvy sauce-pots the smart money moves […]
Do you want to know how to move to another province with no money, but don’t know where to start? It can be difficult to move between provinces in Canada without money. Fortunately, with the tips and advices in this article, you can turn the odds in your favour. You’ll see that it’s possible to […]
In less than two weeks it’s going to be two years since I started budgeting. Prior to becoming a budgeting geek, I really didn’t care for a budget. They didn’t make sense and sadly I found budgeting a lot of work which I wasn’t willing to invest much time into. Furthermore, I wasn’t sure how to […]
