I’m always watching my money, so I’m a big fan of simple maintenance for frugal car owners. I don’t need a mechanic take care of every little thing on my car. There are quite a few things you can do…
Tax Time 2021 – Yuck!
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…
A Clean Kitchen Lowers the Food Bill
Have you ever figured out that a clean kitchen lowers the food bill? Think about this. Would you rather have a clean, tidy kitchen or walk into a disorganized, dirty mess? Only one of those kitchens is inviting you to…
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…
The Vegetarian Cowgirl’s February 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! When I track my spending on a spreadsheet, the grocery category includes all expenses I…
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…
The Vegetarian Cowgirl’s January 2021 Grocery Bill
I thought I’d come up with a new monthly feature breaking down my grocery bill. How to keep costs down so I can afford a horse and everything else in my life. My motivation might get up and go after…
