Should we all just live like we’re poor?
That’s the way I feel, every time I read or hear someone gasp: OH MY GOD that is SO expensive. I could spend that $700 on my rent instead of having bought an iPad! FOR SHAME.
You’d care if it affected you directly
There are lots of people out there of all ages who can’t understand or get on board with the idea of trying very hard to avoid buying items made in sweatshops especially in p
Investing Series: What is the difference between “Preferred” and “Common” Stock or Shares?
This is a part of the Investing Series. ————————————————- It is exactly as hierarch
I don’t say no to free money
Then again, who does, right? If someone came up to you and said: Hey, here’s $20 for free! Enjoy! You’d take it, right?* *Unless you are super paranoid that someone is
The retirement savings rule: How much do you need to save?
One very simple way to figure out how much you need to save for retirement is to multiply how much you need in retirement, by how many years you expect to live. $40,000 IN RETIREME
Status spending: Why the ones who look the richest may actually be the poorest
When I was younger and more foolish, I thought that having a huge wardrobe with lots of variety was the ultimate status symbol. Who wouldn’t love to put on a different outfit
Investing Series: What do ‘stock options’ really mean?
This is a part of the Investing Series. ————————————————- Stock options are what pe
Shoppers Drug Mart: Is their rewards program worth it?
Shoppers Drug Mart always seems to have slightly higher prices than other places. When things are on sale, I consider it to be the regular price in other stores, but otherwise, it&
When you say you’re frugal, are you really just cheap?
Some people might think that “being frugal” is the nice way of saying “you’re cheap”, but I beg to differ even though I really hate the word frugal. I
Organizing Series: How to organize your cords and cables
I use two methods to organize my cords and cables. USE VELCRO STRIPS The first method is the simplest. Just go and pick up some velcro strips at any hardware store (e.g. Can