Parents and kids…. everything that’s important to good finances.
Growing up in a low-income household can steal your money mindset so much that when you earn a good salary you struggle to put your guard down. I feel this pain at times. According to Stats Canada, a low-income household after 1992 with 2 people living in a community with a population of 30,000 to…
INCREASE SKILLS AND MINIMUM WAGE SALARY BY RETURNING TO SCHOOL Going back to school with a family earning a minimum wage salary is possible but it sure as hell will take dedication. I went from earning $15 an hour to a six-figure salary by returning to school at the age of 30 and still need…
IMPORTANCE OF MAKING ALTERNATE EMERGENCY DAYCARE PLANS FOR YOUR SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN The sad truth about parenting is that there is no easy way out of having to find emergency daycare plans unless you are prepared. There are two things parents need to prepare for; Having a place for your child that is safe while you…
BACK TO SCHOOL IN STYLE, COMFORT AND UNDER BUDGET Whether your child is heading back to school or starting elementary school for the first time in kindergarten there are costs that need to be budgeted. When our son made his way to his class lineup on the first day of junior kindergarten we couldn’t stop…
WATER PLAY ACTIVITIES YOU CAN BUDGET FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY As soon as the summer heat and humidity arrives in Canada the kids just want water play activities to get wet to cool off. There are lots of things to do in the water as long as you have a creative imagination however most kids…
Dental care today is just as expensive if not more costly for families especially those without a benefits from their employer. Luckily in Ontario there is free dental care for children up to the age of 17 if eligible through the government’s Healthy Smiles Program. The Healthy Smiles program was introduced in 2010 by the…
