What do Canadians buy and spend their money on average? (2011)
StatsCan released some numbers on what Canadians spent in 2011. Their average Gross Income = $55,151 After taxes of $10,633, they have about $44,518 to spend. Click to biggify The
Canadians are spending more than they earn
Surprised? I wouldn’t be. According to the last calculation from Statistics Canada, the average household owes 165 per cent more than it earns in annual disposable income, me
Why are we women so stupid when it comes to our money?
I get that guys are idiots too when it comes to money, but it seems like women are the majority of people who will passively let their partners handle the cash (or not handle it at
Should I be called out for not spending in “acceptable” categories?
Cheap = Someone who won’t spend money on anything. Period. It’s unthinkable for them to spend money. Frugal = Someone who spends where it matters, but is careful with t
How living full-time in a hotel is cheaper than having an apartment
Living in a hotel full-time has been cheaper for me than in an apartment.
Cut your own budget and handle it wisely
So you have a budget and you want to see where you can chop it, but everything looks just so.. NECESSARY, doesn’t it? (I hear you on that, my necessities include boxes of mac
What ever happened to our food?
When I mention that I tend to buy organic ($$$) and/or more natural and unprocessed foods, I get one of two reactions: Wow that is EXPENSIVE!!!!!! — You’re telling me!?
Budgeting like a freelancer: Set yearly amounts and save the rest
So this year, I decided that I needed to start budgeting like a freelancer, rather than someone with a steady income. Most people tend to look at their net income each month, set a
Bye bye, Smartphone
I’m going to cancel my smartphone because I’ve been casually monitoring my usage over the past few months, and I feel as though it isn’t really worth it. I barely