YOU DON’T KNOW THEIR STORY Living a frugal life doesn’t mean that you have to be budget poor because many people are frugal shoppers no matter how much they earn. If we spent all of our energy worrying about what other people should or shouldn’t do we wouldn’t progress as well as we should… Read more
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The Ultimate Grocery List And Tips For The Single Shopper
Use A Grocery List To Get The Best Bang For Your Food Budget When I was single I really wasn’t a huge fan of going to the grocery store without a grocery list. I don’t know what it was but if I didn’t plan my shops I felt like I was wasting more time than… Read more
Is your savings account an indicator of your wealth?
SAVING MONEY TAKES TIME Building wealth is not as easy as some people make it seem. At the same time there are paths to achieve financial goals but you must be willing to walk them. Your finances fall under an umbrella system where there’s more than one number that has to be accounted for… Read more
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Brownies
EDIBLE COOKIE DOUGH AND BROWNIES IS A MATCH MADE IN HEAVEN I made these delicious Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Brownies when I went to visit my buddy back at the end of 2013. He knows how much I enjoy being in the kitchen so I thought it would be a nice surprise to bring a… Read more
How getting rid of junk will make you happier and richer : The Saturday Weekend Review #117
YOUR JUNK IS WORTH SOMETHING It’s true that your junk might just be worth something although that something might not necessarily be for you. You’re not going to become a millionaire by getting rid of your junk unless tucked away you have something rare that you didn’t even know you had. If you are… Read more
Why personal net worth numbers interest people : March 2015 Net Worth Update (+1.48%)
THE COST OF HAVING NET WORTH Your personal net worth may be more important to other people than it is to yourself depending on who you are. In the CBB house we have tracked our net worth for a couple of years now and it’s more of an indication of our financial health. It… Read more
How to Save Money on Fresh Produce Fruits and Vegetables
Eat Healthy For Less With These Simple Money Saving Tips Most people shop at the grocery store when buying fresh produce because that is where most of us are conditioned to go from a young age. Unless you’ve grown up on a farm or had parents who ventured outside of the supermarket you might… Read more
How do you save money?
THERE’S ALWAYS A WAY I want to learn more about the savings task that so many people struggle with. So tell me, How do you save money? We all tend to save money a little differently but for many reasons not necessarily for the long-term. Today I want to walk you through conversations I’ve… Read more
Mini Chocolate Eclairs
SINK YOUR TEETH INTO THESE Today I’m going to show you how to be a pastry chef at home by creating these gorgeous mini chocolate eclairs. If you are craving sweets after dinner or just for a snack don’t be shy pop a few of these whipped cream stuffed chocolate eclairs in your mouth… Read more
At what age should your child get their first cell phone? : The Saturday Weekend Review #116
TIMES REALLY HAVE CHANGED If you asked me today at what age I would give our son his first cell phone I would tell you it’s never going to happen. At least not from our budget. It’s hard to say no when your child is crying, begging and screaming for their first cell phone… Read more
10 Tips to find employment that suits your budget and lifestyle
HOT JOBS: ARE THEY HARD TO FIND? Most people don’t want to work in a minimum wage job the rest of their lives. Having further education or skills should help people find meaningful employment that earns more money. Finding employment that will earn you enough money to balance your budget doesn’t have to be… Read more
8 Ways To Save Money When Buying Meat
Save Money In The Meat Department And Lower Your Grocery Costs Meat prices in Canada have gone through the roof as many of you may have noticed and likely will continue to rise. Canadian consumers are realizing that their grocery expenses have increased following the price hike. Related: Meat prices, supply could change as the… Read more