Personal Finance
Live at Home Without Debt? Here’s What to do With Your Money
A little while back, a reader of mine (Suzette) commented on how it would be interesting to read a post that’s aimed at Asians. Her point was that many Asians typically live at home rent-free…
Why I Still Embrace Frugal Living
Like many other people, as I’ve grown older, my income has increased. Think of it as climbing the corporate ladder. Making more money is great, but I still embrace a frugal lifestyle. It’s not like…
Understanding the RRSP Basics
You’ve likely noticed by now a ton of ads for RRSPs. This is pretty typical from the banks since the end of February is the deadline for contributions for the previous tax year. This is…
IS PC Optimum the Best Retail Loyalty Program?
**This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of PC Optimum. All opinions are my own. Without a doubt, my favourite loyalty program is PC Optimum. Now, you may be wondering if that’s…
How $18 a Month Could Protect Your Family’s Finances
**This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of RBC Insurance. All opinions are my own. Over the last few years, my wife and I went through two significant life events that drastically…
A Year of the Second-Hand Economy
**This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Kijiji. All opinions are my own. As the year comes to an end one thing that I’m really proud of is how I was…
3 Things to do With Your Money After Getting Married
I got serious about my money when I proposed to my wife nine years ago. Saving for the engagement ring was a big deal, and I knew we would have a lot of upcoming expenses…
Great Canadian Rebates Review
GreatCanadianRebates.ca has been around for quite some time, but many people still aren’t familiar with the site. To simply put it, Great Canadian Rebates (GCR) allows you to earn cash-back on your online purchases! This…
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…
How 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…