Why I Don’t Bother with Extended Warranty
The first paid job I ever had was with a company called CompuSmart. It was a big box retailer from western Canada who was opening their first store in Ontario. I was hired to do sales in software and upgrades, and I couldn’t have been more excited. During my training, it seemed pretty obvious that…
Read MoreExploring the Florida Keys
**I was recently hosted by the Florida Keys who did not review or approve any aspect of the following story. Hey everyone, if you were following my Tweets and Instagram at the end of April, you’ll know that I was on a press trip to the Florida Keys. To be honest, my knowledge of the…
Read MoreThe Questions You Should be Asking When you First Meet a Financial Advisor
Many of us know that having a financial advisor is important, but when you meet with one for the first time, do you know what questions to ask? The questions you ask and the answers you get should help determine if you’re comfortable with letting this person manage your money. It doesn’t matter if you’re…
Read MorePicking the Right Robo Advisor for You
For too many years Canadians had to look southward and enviously gaze at the bevy of hands-off investing options that our American counterparts had to choose from. Thankfully, this lack of choice in The Great White North has changed in a big way over the past couple of years. While you might be tempted to…
Read MoreAdvice for Getting Your First Mortgage
It was just over a year ago that I purchased my first home and with it came my first mortgage. As a personal finance expert, I was quite familiar with mortgages, so there were no surprises for me. However, many first-time homebuyers may not be familiar with the process of getting a mortgage which is…
Read MoreThe Benefits of Solo Travel
Despite the fact that it’s been almost a decade since I travelled alone, I still have fond memories of that time. Admittedly, my solo travel days were limited since most of the time I ended up meeting people, but there’s something about solo travel that can energize the soul. To be honest, I never travelled…
Read MoreAvoid These Tax Mistakes if You’re a Freelancer
Recently, Intuit Canada released a study on “The Rise of the Self-Employed Economy.” The study found that half of Canada’s workforce will be freelance by 2020. At first, this number seems high, but when I thought about it, it made a lot of sense. I started freelancing two years ago, and a lot of my…
Read MoreHow do Bloggers Make Money?
When I tell people I’m a blogger, one of the first questions they ask me is how do bloggers make money? I usually respond with, they don’t. But that’s not entirely true. My blog has provided me with some side income, but a lot of that money isn’t directly tied to my blog. I think…
Read More10 Things You’re Forgetting to Budget for Your Next Vacation
I’ve always stressed the importance of having a vacation budget in place. By having one, you can accurately estimate your costs and start saving for your trip. I find that people who don’t budget for their trips end up spending more than they anticipated. This might not be an issue if you have the money…
Read More6 Things I’ve Bought Used (and you should too)
Some people I know only buy things new. I get it; there’s a certain appeal about getting something brand new or being the first owner. But for me, purchasing some things used sometimes makes sense. Okay, let’s be realistic, I do it is because I can save money. Many items are significantly cheaper when bought used.…
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