It’s hard enough being a single woman and trying to maintain a work/life balance. It’s even harder if you’re a caregiver to a child or an aging parent. Many women deal with low income and unemployment and we struggle to…
What do Single Women need to know about Banking?
There are over 6 million single women in Canada – never married, separated, divorced, or widowed. Many of us are dealing with pay inequality, low income, unemployment, and are caregivers to children or aging parents. Whether we’re just starting out,…
Taking Control of Debt on a Low Income
I get really annoyed seeing articles about how someone eliminated $75,000 in debt, or whatever high amount of debt only to discover this person’s income is in the six figures. Or it’s a couple and at least one of them…
Don’t Give Money to People you’ve Never Met
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…
