This should be a golden rule to live by: don’t give money to people you’ve never met. This especially applies to people who have an online dating profile. If you’re single and looking, you’ve probably signed up with at least…
Dealing with Worldsource Financial is an Exercise in Frustration
The opinions and information in this post should not be considered investment advice. I’m writing about my true life experiences with Worldsource Financial Management and Coast Capital credit union for informational purposes only. I’m not an investment advisor and I’m…
Is DIY Investing a Better Choice for Women?
I know there are many women out there just like me who struggle financially and never seem to catch a break when it comes to saving money. We might make a little headway, save money, and start feeling good about…
6 Steps to Save for Big Ticket Purchases
Are you dreaming about a tropical vacation? How about buying a new car? Or maybe the big one – saving up for a down payment on a house. Any other big ticket purchases on your horizon? Make a commitment to…
Why do Low Income Earners Pay even more Taxes?
A question I’ve been pondering the past couple of weeks: Why do low income earners pay even more taxes? Can’t catch a break. Can’t get ahead. Not when good old Revenue Canada wants us to pay up even more. How…
7 Easy Ways to Put at Least $2000 into your Bank Account in 2019!
Are you looking to increase your financial assets in 2019, but are already stretched pretty thin and living frugally, and you don’t know how to scrape up extra money? I’ve come up with 7 Easy Ways to Put at Least…
Financial Advisor or Llama Hawker?
I was reading Boomer and Echo weekend edition that mentioned Primerica and it brought back a memory I’ve tried to shove aside. For those of you not familiar with Primerica, in a very loose definition it provides financial services: mutual…
How to Save Money and Bust Debt
Do you ever read articles about how to save money for retirement or how to get out of debt and notice that these people, generally married couples with children, have above average incomes, own a house, have retirement savings, and…
When it’s OK not to get what you Paid For
You know what it’s like when you buy something you have high hopes for, but it ends up disappointing you. And then it’s so annoying when you realize you just wasted your money. I like getting my money’s worth, and…
2018 Financial Goal – Saving for my 2019 TFSA Contribution
Edited to add: In November the Canadian government has increased the 2019 TFSA contribution amount to $6,000. https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/individuals/frequently-asked-questions-individuals/adjustment-personal-income-tax-benefit-amounts.html I don’t make New Year’s resolutions. I’m kind of lazy that way. I’m a procrastinator and I’d be breaking them two days into…
