We really only have ourselves to blame
I’m not even talking about universities and colleges preying on unsuspecting parents and students who think a higher education is the be-all and end-all… Read: Having a
Pay what something is really worth and pay for it once
This applies to everything — workers you hire, or things you buy. I always see companies trying to shave here and there by hiring super cheap employees (or in my case, freela
At what point would you feel wealthy?
It’s a pretty simple question — at what point would you feel wealthy? Is it a net worth number? Is it a feeling? Is it because you can do something you’ve never d
Thoughts: Big Spenders and their spending
This article from Toronto Life seems to have really struck a nerve with Canadians everywhere. Here are my random thoughts: 1. IT IS HIS (AND HIS PARENTS’) MONEY, NOT YOURS I
Choosing quality over quantity instead of buying cheap substitutes
Even though this article says that one of the rules of being a stylish person without blowing a lot of money is to find lower-end versions of higher-end items they covet, when I ge
How much do you put on your face daily?
Women spend quite a bit on their faces… but how much do YOU spend on yours? WITHOUT MAKEUP Exfoliant: $34 Cleanser: $24 Tea tree oil: $10 Moisturizer: $68 Sunscreen: $155 TOT
The Rewards for Working Hard and Clearing Your Debt
It is the best motivation, ever.
Do you shop when you’re stressed?
Triggers for shopping therapy..
Should you clear your debts first (including your mortgage) or save for retirement?
This is one of those old, on-going debates of whether or not you should clear all your debts first or save for retirement. Personally I’d do the former. I’d clear my de
62% of Americans think more about money than sex
I know this sounds horribly hypocritical coming from someone who is a personal finance (PF) blogger, and who admittedly loves money (you know what I mean) and talking about it, but