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
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 the New Year. I’m more about creating goals for myself, sometimes financial goals, and other times something…
9 Easy Tips for Frugal Living
Who else has lived their life being frugal? It’s important to note that being frugal isn’t the same thing as being cheap. Living frugally might mean due to life circumstances, probably due to being low income earners, we’re careful how…
15 Stupid Money Mistakes
Some money mistakes are more stupid than others, and using credit cards for non-essential items or non-emergencies can put a person higher in debt. We’ve all made mistakes and here are 15 stupid money mistakes to avoid. Gambling. A lot…
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…
Let’s Jump In!
Hey! Who wants to jump in a mud volcano with me? Woo hoo! I’ll try almost anything once. Some things even twice! How about you? A warm welcome to all my new friends reading The Lifestyle Digs, the web’s newest…
