finance

- mom-101
- April 22, 2018
I’m Battling Burnout by Taking a Year Off Work – Here’s How We’re Budgeting For It

This year off work - while therapeutic - does not come free - or even cheaply. This will mean a drastic cut in our income. We are going to need to cinch our belts even tighter and get even better at living frugally.
- family-finance
- May 1, 2017
Tax Benefits and Credits Parents Need to Know About

We asked the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) to share the most essential info for parents and break down the credits and benefits that Canadian families need to know about.
- family-finance
- November 11, 2016
Join Us for a Facebook Live Discussion

In celebration of Financial Literacy Month we have partnered with Tangerine for a Facebook Live discussion where we are going to talk money with Personal Finance Expert Preet Banerjee.
- family-life
- July 29, 2016
ONE FOR HIM AND ONE FOR ME

My husband and I have been talking about our need for a second car lately.
- family-life
- June 22, 2016
Reaching Our Life Goals Means Savings and Plans

Life can be expensive, especially when your life goals include travel and home renovations.
- family-finance
- April 20, 2016
How to Choose Between an RRSP or TFSA

How to Choose Between an RRSP or TFSA
- family-finance
- April 26, 2016
4 Things You Can Do Right Now to Set Yourself up for Financial Success in 2016

2015 might be drawing to a close, but you can still set yourself up for financial success in the new year. Here are 4 things you can do right now to set yourself up for a financially successful 2016.
- family-finance
- June 25, 2016
The ABCs of RRSPs: The Three Things You Need to Know

Should you invest in a RRSP or TFSA? What deadlines do you need to be aware of? Our ABCs of RRSPs will guide you towards investing successfully.
- family-finance
- April 21, 2016
12 Ways to Save Money This Holiday Season

12 ways to stay on budget and shop savvier this holiday season.
- mom-101
- May 21, 2014
When The Bough Breaks…And It Will.

I'm taking a slight detour today on my blog and straying from my 21 Day Financial Fast... (i'll get that post up later on today though in case anyone is actually reading along, I don't want to let you down)
- mom-101
- April 28, 2014
Finance Friday…

So I sat down to do our number crunching last night and have balanced our budget for the month. This has been a very spendy month for us... wow. 2 girls birthdays, Easter, new Mattress set, new steel-toed work shoes for hubby, new iPad keyboard case
- home
- March 23, 2014
Budget Thursday…

Good morning! It's that time again.... time to see if we stayed under budget for the week and to see what's coming up budget-wise! So far it's been a good month for us, my customs are flowing like milk & honey
- mom-101
- March 6, 2014
March Challenge: Take 3 Updates

I have my first updates for my "March Take 3" challenge! I have received some customs, our income tax is completed, and a pymt. for my 'mega' order which greatly helped along all of these goals! Finance
- family-life
- February 13, 2014
5 Tips for Keeping Peace in Your (financial) Marriage!

Just before the highest (over-rated) "love day" of the year, Valentine's Day comes out a survey that really sheds some light on how couples relate (or not!) over their finances! Here are the top reasons for divorce in Canada: Fighting over money
- family-life
- January 10, 2014
What’s your “Money Set Point”?

Last night my friend sent me Gail Vaz Oxlades "Money Rules"... it's a fairly easy read as each chapter consists of different "Money Rules" to help you get your financial life in order. So it's fasy & easy to read, but very interesting and informative!
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- January 1, 2014
Budget Friday & Menu Plan!

We are now at the end of the month, end of the year actually! Less than a week till we kick off the New Year and my January No-Low Spend challenge!! I'm kinda excited honestly... i'm one of those dorks who love to see the balance in my bank...
- mom-101
- December 15, 2013
Time To (Re)Start a Financial Journal

After finding a great article on "The Importance of a Financial Journal", i've decided that I need to get back on track with keeping a budget journal of my own again. It's really the only way i'm going to stay on track
- mom-101
- November 6, 2013
5 Ways to Get Back on Track with your Budget!

If you are like me, sometimes our best budgeting intentions don't always go as "planned". Our November budget is taking a drop so that I can reach my goal of having $5K
- mom-101
- November 2, 2013
Budget Thursday!

It's Thursday once again, time to see how I did over the week budget-wise! I started out the week with $300 and *think* we came in under budget for the week
- mom-101
- October 7, 2013
October Budget…Week One!

Ok, I found this and it totally made me laugh... if you're living like this, it's time to start with a new budget! ;)
- family-finance
- May 13, 2016
Small Indulgences: Why Raising Kids Is Costing More Than It Should

There are many ways we overspend on our children. Here are some expert tips on areas to cut back on.
- family-finance
- April 14, 2016
Are You a Spender or a Saver?

Find out what this reveals about you.
- family-finance
- April 28, 2016
9 Financial Mistakes to Avoid

Cash in on these financial tips in order to see savings in the long run—here are nine ways to get started.
- family-finance
- April 8, 2016
It’s Money, Honey

Help teach your kids about finances with these fun tools.

I’m Battling Burnout by Taking a Year Off Work – Here’s How We’re Budgeting For It

Tax Benefits and Credits Parents Need to Know About

Join Us for a Facebook Live Discussion

ONE FOR HIM AND ONE FOR ME

Reaching Our Life Goals Means Savings and Plans

How to Choose Between an RRSP or TFSA

4 Things You Can Do Right Now to Set Yourself up for Financial Success in 2016

The ABCs of RRSPs: The Three Things You Need to Know

12 Ways to Save Money This Holiday Season

When The Bough Breaks…And It Will.

Finance Friday…

Budget Thursday…

March Challenge: Take 3 Updates

5 Tips for Keeping Peace in Your (financial) Marriage!

What’s your “Money Set Point”?

Budget Friday & Menu Plan!

Time To (Re)Start a Financial Journal

5 Ways to Get Back on Track with your Budget!

Budget Thursday!

October Budget…Week One!

Small Indulgences: Why Raising Kids Is Costing More Than It Should

Are You a Spender or a Saver?

9 Financial Mistakes to Avoid

It’s Money, Honey

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