Who’s with me on this this – tax time 2021? Yuck! In Canada we have to file our taxes by April 30. In America, it’s April 15, except for this year, 2021, the deadline has been extended to May 17,…
More than Half of Canadians are $200 away from being Financially Insolvent
It’s a tough headline – more than half of Canadians are $200 away from being financially insolvent! I imagine the grim reality is pretty similar for Americans. The numbers come from an Ipsos poll commissioned by MNP, insolvency trustees in…
Dealing with Fraudulent Credit Card Charges
Do you know what it feels like dealing with fraudulent credit card charges? It’s a real pain in the ass! It seems like these credit card scammers have the best technology for cracking credit card numbers. They use a machine…
The Vegetarian Cowgirl’s March 2021 Grocery Bill
Are you curious to see what food a single woman who’s watching her pennies is buying? If so – you’re in the right place today! It’s the Vegetarian Cowgirl’s March 2021 grocery bill! Why am I a Vegetarian Cowgirl instead…
Being in Debt is Hard. Being Debt-Free is Hard.
Two statements that are seemingly opposite: Being in debt is hard. Being debt-free is hard. If you had the choice, which one would you choose? I think most people would choose the being debt-free option. It’s just an amazing sense…
Are you Dating a Romance Scammer?
Have you ever asked yourself – “Are you dating a romance scammer?” Because, hmmm… something seems a little off here. If you’re tired of being lonely, you’ve probably already looked on the Internet for romance. Maybe you’ve already met someone.…
Embezzlers Love Working at Canadian Banks
Who knew that embezzlers love working at Canadian banks? So easy to steal money! Do you ever wonder what motivates people to steal from their employers? Some thefts could be relatively minor like office supplies or snacks from the lunch…
Is your 2021 Debt Stressing you out and it’s only January?
How are you holding out with your 2021 debt stress levels? Here’s the thing about all the debt you had in 2020. That debt followed you into 2021! Wouldn’t it be nice to start off a new year with a…
Christmas and your Money are Gone… what now?
Let’s follow up on a post about Christmas stress caused by lack of money. January credit card statements have been rolling in with the bad news on how much Christmas shopping you did. The big problem is how will you…
The Road for New Year’s Financial Resolutions Challenges on Low Income
Are you the type of person who makes New Years Resolutions? Not me. I fall into the group who doesn’t keep them! Yeah, that’s probably over 90% of us. What are typical New Year’s goals? Losing weight, exercising, and cutting…
