Budgeting for a Baby – What I Wish I Knew
**This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Kijiji. All opinions are my own. This past weekend, my daughter Scarlett turned one. It’s been a crazy year adjusting as new parents with many ups and downs. As a personal finance expert, I wish I could tell you that we had all our…
Read MoreWhy I’m Afraid of the Next Bear Market
**Today’s post is from my friend Markus Muhs, a CFP, CIM, Investment Advisor, and Portfolio Manager with Canaccord Genuity Wealth Management. I’ve known Markus for years and he’s one of the first people help me become financial literate and I’m thrilled to be sharing a guest post from him. First a disclaimer: I’m a financial advisor.…
Read MoreHow to Earn More Travel Rewards Points
People are constantly asking me how to earn more travel rewards? You see, I travel 3 – 4 times a year and for every trip I take, there’s a good chance that I’m claiming points in some capacity. Earning points is easy when you have one of the best travel rewards cards, but how do…
Read More5 Ways to Save for a Vacation Without Making it Feel Like You’re Saving
One of the biggest complaints I hear about travel is how expensive it can be. Sure, some people may end up spending five digits a year on their travels, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have a good trip for $1,500. I honestly believe that travelling doesn’t have to be expensive, but admittedly, coming up…
Read MoreWhat Not to do When You Get a Raise
As some who has never really been into lifestyle inflation, the idea of blowing my raise has never appealed to me. Sure, I might buy something for myself or maybe treat myself to dinner, but it was unlikely that I would all of a sudden go on a spending binge. However, I’ve realized that I’m…
Read MoreTips to Help you Save Money When Exploring a new City
Planning a trip is one of the most exciting things to do. There will be plenty of things to see and oh so much food to eat. But before you hit the ground running, you’ll need to do some research in advance to save you time and money! Now don’t get me wrong. There’s nothing…
Read MoreKnow What You Can Afford Before You Buy a Home
**This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of BMO. All opinions are my own. Everyone knows that home prices are insane in Canada, but despite how much we complain, many homeowners love seeing their property values go up in price. It’s first-time homeowners – who are usually younger – that really end…
Read More10 Train Travel Hacks You Need to Know
If you live in Canada, then you know that travelling across the country by train is not ideal. Don’t get me wrong, VIA rail is comfortable, and the Rocky Mountaineer is one of the best train rides in the world, but both options are expensive! It doesn’t help that it takes about three days to…
Read More5 Ways to Save Money on Your Summer Vacation
The warm weather hasn’t even arrived yet, but it’s time to start thinking about your summer vacation plans. Where should you go, what should you see, and how much you’re going to spend takes a lot of time and consideration which is why you want to prepare yourself as best you can. For many people,…
Read MoreYour Realtor is not a Financial Advisor
Despite the downward trend, real estate is still insane in Canada. To be honest, I haven’t been paying much attention to the headlines as of late, but it seems like everyone is a real estate expert these days. Talk to any homeowner, and they’ll tell you about how much their homes have gone up in…
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