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Everyday Living Tips

How Much Does It Cost To Raise A Cat In Canada?

October 1, 2019

how much does it cost to raise a cat in Canada

BEFORE YOU SAY YES TO CAT OWNERSHIP DO YOUR RESEARCH We’ve all heard about the cat from hell stories but that still doesn’t deter us from falling in love with these cute felines. Fun Fact: Did you know when your cat is 2 years old in human years your cat is 24 years old in […]

Filed Under: Everyday Living Tips, Frugal Living

How To Enjoy Entertainment on a Budget

September 29, 2019

Entertainment Budget

KEEP YOURSELF ENTERTAINED WHILE STRETCHING YOUR DOLLAR With the prices of movie tickets always on the rise, video games continuously threatening to break the bank, and even comics coming in at $4 a pop, you would be excused for thinking that to enjoy the latest entertainment you need deep pockets. This is often sadly true. […]

Filed Under: Everyday Living Tips

How Hoarding Affects Your Children When You’re Gone : The Saturday Weekend Review #288

September 28, 2019

hoarding

HOARDING THINGS CAN TAKE IT’S TOLL ON FAMILY LEFT TO CLEAN UP THE MESS Hoarding is a mental disorder that no one wants to deal with let alone clean up especially if it’s your parents. Boxes of stuff may be lining the hallways, garages are filled top to bottom and there is a small path […]

Filed Under: Everyday Living Tips, Relationships, The Saturday Weekly Review

How To Pay Yourself First : The Saturday Weekend Review #287

September 14, 2019

Pay Yourself

PAYING YOURSELF FIRST IS A GATEWAY TOWARDS FEWER WORRIES When some people read about paying yourself first on blog posts or in the media the first thing they think to themselves is, How. How am I going to pay myself first when I have bills to pay? What does paying yourself mean? Paying yourself first […]

Filed Under: Everyday Living Tips, The Saturday Weekly Review

AutoAbility Program For New Or Qualifying Vehicles

September 5, 2019

AutoMobility Program

VEHICLE MODIFICATION REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM FOR ACCESSIBILITY Our neighbour who purchased a Dodge Ram told me about the Chrysler AutoAbility program that saved us $750. Searching to buy a new vehicle with a disability can be challenging especially when you are on a budget. It took Mrs. CBB and I nearly 6 months to find the […]

Filed Under: Everyday Living Tips, Handy Hints

Immediate Costs Of Moving Out From Your Parents’ House

September 3, 2019

Moving Out Of Parents House

BEFORE MOVING OUT FROM YOUR PARENTS’ HOUSE CONSIDER THE MONTHLY EXPENSES YOU’LL F Moving out for the first time from your parents’ house involves expenses that you need to know about. Growing up I had many friends who would get upset with their parents as most teens do and tell them they were moving out. […]

Filed Under: Everyday Living Tips, Frugal Living

10 Mistakes Consumers Make At Second Hand Stores

August 29, 2019

second hand stores Canada

SHOP FOR BARGAINS AT SECOND HAND SHOPS THE RIGHT WAY Shopping at second hand stores, you either hate it or you love it and that’s because of our lifestyle, budget, and beliefs. Personally, we love to shop at second hand stores across Ontario because it has been one of the easiest ways to save our […]

Filed Under: Everyday Living Tips, Frugal Living

How Growing Up Poor Shaped My Financial Future : The Saturday Weekend Review #285

August 3, 2019

growing up poor

GROWING UP POOR MEANT MAKING ENDS MEET AND THAT’S IT In 2015, 1 in every 8 Canadians (12%) lived in poverty and since then Canada has invested in the social and economic well-being of Canadians with a Poverty Reduction Strategy. Growing up poor in Canada as a child impacts all facets of life but it’s […]

Filed Under: Everyday Living Tips, Poverty Stories, The Saturday Weekly Review

How To Prepare And Pack For A Move : The Ultimate Guide (Free Printable Checklist)

July 30, 2019

moving and packing tips

Things You Should Know About Moving BEFORE you Move And How To Make Your Move Efficient And Cost-Effective I’ve had to pack for a move a few times in my years so I know how stressful it can be and costly as I’ve experienced the good and bad. When I was 21 I bought my first […]

Filed Under: Everyday Living Tips, Real Estate and Mortgage, Renting

The Ultimate Guide For A Stolen Or Lost Wallet (Free Printable)

July 25, 2019

stolen or lost wallet

Tips For Handling A Stolen Or Lost Wallet In Canada If you keep losing your wallet or are worried about a stolen wallet there are things you can do to protect yourself. You’ve lost your wallet,  now what? There are also things you can do if you find a stolen or lost wallet to helping […]

Filed Under: Everyday Living Tips, Finance, Handy Hints

How To Budget For Car Maintenance Costs

July 23, 2019

How To Budget For Car Maintenance Costs

CAR MAINTENANCE IS A BUDGET EXPENSE YOU CAN’T IGNORE Purchasing a vehicle just because you can initially afford it or the monthly payments is only part of the process as a responsible owner. Next to buying a home and getting a mortgage purchasing a vehicle is the second most expensive budget cost for everyone. Sorting […]

Filed Under: All About Budgets, Everyday Living Tips

How To Write A Powerful Complaint Letter (Sample Letter)

July 16, 2019

complaint letter sample

A complaint letter is far more effective if it’s written in steps that outline exactly what outcome you are looking for. I’ve written a complaint letter or two in my time and as a result, I’ve had some pleasing surprises and some not so favourable results.  There are a few reasons for both getting what […]

Filed Under: Everyday Living Tips, Finance, Frugal Living

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