We’re nearly halfway into 2018 but it’s never too late to cash in on some solid travel savings! If you have been bitten by that travel bug but aren’t quite sure how to make your trips a reality, have no fear! There are plenty of things you can do to snatch up travel deals, hack […]
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Last November, thanks to a not so gentle nudge from a round of layoffs, I left the world of full-time employment to start my own business. As much as I love building something that is all my own, there is one thing from my old job that I miss dearly. No, it isn’t the paycheck […]
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As spring and summer arrive, so does another wedding season. These momentous and wonderful occasions are filled with great memories that last a lifetime. However, all the details that go into planning your big day can be overwhelming and quite costly. The average wedding cost in the U.S. in 2017 was $25,764 according to www.costofwedding.com […]
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Have you had to dip into your emergency fund recently? No worries – that’s what it’s there for. Unfortunately, after working so hard to stock your emergency fund, it can feel demoralizing to have to start over. But if you’ve built an emergency fund once, you can easily do it again. Here is how you […]
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Stressed about money? Here’s a secret – you don’t have to be. Money stress is no fun, but it’s common for people to feel stuck in a vicious financial circle. People often don’t have enough income to pay their bills, let alone save. When something major happens, they have to rely on credit cards in […]
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Love is in the air and you are making plans to take that special someone out on a date. You are taking the chance to get to know them better, have fun, and maybe find your “happily ever after”. If you want to impress your date, but don’t quite have the funds for a fancy […]
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Who wouldn’t want to earn more money on their current savings? Banks today are more competitive than ever. To draw in clients, many banks are raising their interest rates so customers can earn more money on what they have stashed away. This is great news for consumers because there’s never been more options for your […]
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Home ownership is viewed as a rite of passage for many in North America. But for many the path to home ownership can be confusing. After all, buying a home isn’t something people do that often, so there are many first-time home buyers. As the housing market fluctuates, the importance of having a solid foundation […]
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What’s the best time to start saving for retirement? Now. With retirement, you can simply never save enough. It is your future we are talking about, so it’s a good idea to make it a high importance, long-term financial goal of yours. If you want to save more for retirement, here are a few ideas […]
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So you’re in debt. Maybe even a LOT of debt. You know that you need to pay it off and that it should be your focus. But you also know that long-term wealth and financial independence is made through investing. So what do you do? Should you invest when you’re in debt? This is one […]
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