Financial Planning
Paycheck Pitfalls: Steps to Build Better Money Habits
If you’re like many people, you know what it’s like to come up short on money a few times throughout the month. Running out of money on a monthly basis can make you feel poor, unprepared and vulnerable. If you’re familiar with the frustrating feeling associated with scrounging for change just before pay day, then […]
Having Financial Troubles? Save Money and Reduce Debt
People need to save money because the future is unpredictable. Since it is not possible to be aware of exactly how much money will be required for the future, money savings are essential. Emergency situations can arise at any time and these can range from car repairs to losing income. Emergency Funding The only way […]
Future Frame of Mind: How to Plan for Your Finances in Old Age
It’s very important to start planning early for your financial stability in your older years. Retirement can mean you have to cut back and only use what you’ve been able to save in your working years. A lot of retirees know that starting to look to your future now will make all the difference later […]
How Can I Save Money On Everyday, Necessary Items?
Everyone likes to save money, but when it comes down to it, doing so isn’t so obvious or easy. While spending money and getting into debt is deceptively easy. Using just one method to cut back on spending won’t reap very big savings, but pairing multiple methods will make a significant difference in your bank […]
Having Money Trouble? 7 Tips to Help You Better Manage Your Finances
Believe it or not but money really does make the world go ’round. Many people think the more money one has, the more problems they have. This is only the case when poor money management occurs. When properly allocated, money can be an incredible asset used to anyone’s advantage. If you are trying to climb […]
How to Avoid Economic Hardship
Readiness for hard times is something we can appreciate much more now than 15 years ago. And in the meantime we’ve learned a few things that are worth passing along to the next generation. There are relatively simple measures that we could have taken to prevent foreclosures and unemployment, and if you’re more interested in having a secure […]
Saving Smart: How Your Family Can Save More Money This Year
Are you hoping your family can save more money in the upcoming year in an effort to gain more financial flexibility both now and in the future? If so, what are some actions you can take to help yourself and the entire family save money and reduce the amount of debt you carry? Put these […]
More Creditors Than Friends? 5 Steps To Fix Your Finances
Debt isn’t anything to be ashamed of. Hundreds of thousands of Canadians have naturally accumulated debt as a byproduct of living their lives, and many more will acquire even more debt this year.. It’s when you have so much debt that can’t be paid back on time that you begin to become inundated with credit […]
Books, Backpacks, and Banking: Teaching Teens Financial Literacy
Being financially literate means having the ability to make informed money-related decisions based on knowledge and skills in managing money. One does not become financially literate overnight; gaining the necessary knowledge and skills is a lifelong process. Many of us may even still be learning how to manage and spend our money wisely. Learning to […]
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