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 […]
Everyday Living Tips
How To Enjoy Entertainment on a 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. […]
How Hoarding Affects Your Children When You’re Gone : The Saturday Weekend Review #288
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 […]
How To Pay Yourself First : The Saturday Weekend Review #287
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 […]
AutoAbility Program For New Or Qualifying Vehicles
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 […]
Immediate Costs Of Moving Out From Your 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. […]
10 Mistakes Consumers Make At Second Hand Stores
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 […]
How Growing Up Poor Shaped My Financial Future : The Saturday Weekend Review #285
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 […]
How To Prepare And Pack For A Move : The Ultimate Guide (Free Printable Checklist)
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 […]
The Ultimate Guide For A Stolen Or Lost Wallet (Free Printable)
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 […]
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 […]
How To Write A Powerful Complaint Letter (Sample Letter)
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 […]