How to have a meaningful Christmas during a pandemic
For many people the pandemic has dramatically affected their budgets, so I wanted to share are a few ideas on how to save money for the Christmas season.
The Financial Lessons Covid-19 Taught Me
How living though the Covid-19 pandemic has raised our awareness, and need, for financial preparedness.
Financial Perspective - Victoria Lymburner
Living a healthier life might seem like a tall order but having some friendly advice and a support system at your disposal is key. I spoke with Victoria Lymburner of VictoriaGetFit to hear about her journey to wellness, gain her perspective on financial literacy and delve into what it’s like to be a top partner at Herbalife Nutrition.
Financial Perspective - Arlan Hamilton
I had the pleasure to speak with Arlan Hamilton, the founder and managing partner of BackStage Capital to speak about her funds, vision and gain her thoughts on financial literacy.
How to create a business budget
Entrepreneurs and small business owners need to have budgets and financial planning tools to help them keep an eye on cash flow , effectively forecast and prepare for the future.
How your daily habit is costing you money
Habits & Savings. It’s not about depriving oneself of a daily coffee, it’s about balance and making choices that helps to get people on the saving path that they choose.
Financial Perspective - Candace McLaren Lanham
1:1 interview with Candace McClaren Lanham to gain insights on her money perspective
How to start an emergency fund
We’ve all been there: the washing machine breaks down, there is an issue with the car, we need to pay an unexpected bill. But what happens if we can’t pay the bill? An emergency fund a great way to be prepared to handle your finances in the case of an emergency.
What I learned from a 30 day money diet
My good friend Ruth challenged me to a 30-day money detox. She found out about this challenge from a recent article in the Toronto Star and after looking at the rules of engagement I jumped in. Here is what I learned.
How to convert unwanted gift cards into cash
You may notice that you have gift cards that you can not use, or do not want. And let’s face it, sometimes you just want the cash, here’s how you can get rid of these cards and trade them in for money.
You have a budget, now here is how you can track your spending
Personal finance tools that make it easy to see how much you are spending
How to spend your tax refund
While it may be tempting to go splurge the funds on a TV, but there are definitely better ways you can use your tax refund
What my Dad taught me about money
Just in time for Father’s Day, here are the top 5 money moves I leaned from my Dad
The Joy of Savings : Compound Interest
When I was young, I would say around ten years old; my dad taught me two magic words – compound interest. Yes at that time interest rates were 12%... ahh the good old days.
Sh*t Happens: How to Create an Emergency Fund
We’ve all been there, the washing machine breaks down, there is an issue with the car, and we need to put the bill on a credit card. There is nothing wrong with that, but if we don’t have the funds to pay for the bill, we are just pushing ourselves further into debt.
How to Start Saving Money
Raise your hand if you think the words “saving,” “investing,” “retirement” are sexy words? Anyone? Anyone?
How about having a nice cash cushion in your bank account, how do you like the sound of that?