There will never be a right time for anything
When is it the right time to.. Clear your debt? Have a baby? Start saving for retirement? Take that dream trip? The answer is: There will never be a right time for anything. There
You think you’re being frugal, but you’re not
I had a lady the other day crow about how she got such a great deal at Target buying 10 pairs of $5 flip flops in various colours when others are spending $20 – $50 on a sing
Reasons why business owners tend to be wealthier
It’s not really because they’re any smarter. It’s more because if they handle their finances correctly (a crucial subject), they can avoid a lot of headaches and
I really don’t care what my kids will do as a profession when they’re older
…as long as it isn’t illegal or otherwise salacious, I’m okay with pretty much any profession. (No leaders of mafias, strippers, or drug dealers please.) Why? Bec
How much would it cost you to replace it?
When you are thinking about what to get rid of, you can just ask yourself: How much would it cost to get it replaced? If one day, you think you MIGHT need the item, think about wha
Why a car is a non-essential luxury
A car, is a luxury. Obviously, if you live in the middle of nowhere, a car would be an essential, but only if you couldn’t move to an urban city where public transportation o
What are ‘Wants’ and what are ‘Needs’?
Here’s how I see it. NEEDS: Basic Food — Cooked from scratch Shelter — Rented or not, ideally in a safe environment Clothing — Basic clothing to keep warm (
Round Three: More baby observations from a new parent and mother
IF YOU PLAN ON BREASTFEEDING OR GIVING MILK BUY THE DOUBLE ELECTRIC PUMP Buy a double electric pump. It’s $300 but worth it. Full Disclosure: I got mine from a friend so I di
How to increase the luxe factor of your wardrobe without breaking the bank
The key is really to mix low and high pieces, as in more expensive shoes, jackets and handbags, and less expensive things like tops or accessories. 5 BASIC RULES ON HOW TO PICK NIC
Do you have a fear of returning things?
A curious idea popped in my head the other day when my mother asked me to take something back to the store. It’s not that she herself was busy and couldn’t do it, she e