Spending – Page 5 – Money We Have

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…

What 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…

How the Second-Hand Economy Can Help You Save Big!

**This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Kijiji. All opinions are my own. Last year I took part in a #KijijiFind challenge and I managed to save just over $500 in…

How to Use Credit Cards to Your Advantage

Your credit card has the potential to be the hardest-working financial tool you have in your wallet. But, you’ll need to make a few key decisions, give it a bit of guidance, and make sure…

Drop App Review

If you haven’t heard of Drop, you’re not alone. But let me tell you right now that this app is a must download for anyone who likes loyalty rewards and free stuff. It was introduced…

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…

6 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.…

How to Break bad Spending Habits

When I was younger, I used to have some pretty bad spending habits. I would purchase things that really didn’t add any value to my life such as DVDs, CDs, and action figures. I would…

What Happens if I Don’t use my Credit Card?

With increased debt loads across the country, many Canadians, including millennials, have decided to start using cash and debit more. But that brings up an interesting question. What happens if I don’t use my credit…

8 Shopping Rules to Stick to

A little while back I wrote about the 8 rules of personal finance. It was a fun take on the Fight Club rules that would hopefully ensure you don’t get knocked out financially. I decided to…