Personal Finance
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Canada Should Follow the Example of New Zealand, Australia on the Penny
Canada is on the verge of making a decision about what to do with its one-cent piece. The penny, many (including the Canadian Senate Finance Committee) believe, is obsolete. Would those in Canada even miss the one-cent piece? For inspiration, … Continue reading
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Buying v.s. Renting: Which Is Better For You?
There was a time in the not too distant past when we all thought that owning a home was the key to getting ahead in life and being financially secure. Everyone from young couples to driven singles were saving money … Continue reading
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By Way of Introduction
The idea of personal finance is many things to many people. It doesn’t always mean good things either. It screams of penny-pinching and not of having fun. I’m sure it doesn’t need to be like that, well I hope it … Continue reading
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Valentine’s Day Budget Savers!
Have you noticed how it’s usually men who call Valentine’s Day a “Hallmark holiday?” We dismiss the celebration as a commercial ploy to part us from our money and our beloved budgets. But there are good reasons to let our … Continue reading
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How to Save Money this Christmas – 5 Gift Ideas Under $10
Christmas is the traditional time to blow your budget. It’s so easy to get sucked into the spirit of the season and spend more than you need to. Then there are the traditional January headaches as you struggle to pay … Continue reading
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Resetting the Budget…
Damn and blast! My new credit card bill is here. Time to face up to how much we overspent last month. I had the budget and I really tried to keep inside it. But once again, I blew it. Not as … Continue reading
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Cleaning Up After Christmas – 3 Simple Ways to Make Extra Cash!
Like many people I had visitors over the Christmas period. This gave me the motivation to clean up my house. And while I was cleaning up I looked for things to earn me a little extra money. Most of what … Continue reading
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Life Hacks by Alex: Paralysis by Analysis
Tis the season to be bombarded with lots of advice. This can lead us to a situation of “Paralysis by Analysis”. I love this phrase because it so accurately describes my natural state. I spend far too much time reading, … Continue reading
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Top 5 Things Men and Women Choose To Spend Their Money On
For as long as there has been money, whether you were born a man or a woman meant that you were most probably raised to view and spend money very differently. While experts say our socialisation (our trained behaviour), is … Continue reading
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Personal Finance from the Beginning
Right from the start I want to make something clear. I am not an expert in personal finance. I am however, fed up with having more month than money. I intend to change that. I have decided to learn about … Continue reading
