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
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