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Financial independence is a fabulous goal, and something we should all be working towards. But, what about the other half of the F.I.R.E. movement? In an age of longevity, is retiring early realistic?
Today, I bring back a post from 2021 that looks at the pros and cons of F.I.R.E., and whether it’s a realistic goal for the masses.
Fraud is a growing problem that affects millions of people in North America and around the world every year. Today’s post will help you spot the most common scams. More importantly, you’ll want to review my list of 15 things you can do to protect yourself from fraud.
As the calendar flips to August, it’s time to start thinking about back-to-school shopping. Today’s Throwback Thursday post from 2020 can help you reduce waste and save hundreds of dollars on school supplies.
The Climate Change Collective is an initiative where the blogging community unites behind a common goal. Today, the conversation continues with the seventh post in the series. Krista from A Sustainably Simple Life shares her experience with residential solar panels, and the savings her family has realized from this change.
Despite what the groundhog predicted in early February, there’s no sign of an early spring here in Ontario. This week on The Sunday Spark: making the best of winter travel woes, why flying isn’t always the fastest way to travel, plastic-free chewing gum, zero-waste stain removers, and protecting yourself from fraud.
The Climate Change Collective is an initiative where the blogging community unites behind a common goal. Today, the conversation continues with the sixth post in the series. Cristiana from Crisbie Coach has some ways to use less energy at home. By implementing these tips, you’ll be kind to your bank balance and the Earth at the same time. Win-Win!
Welcome to my first monthly roundup for 2023. As I mentioned in my November roundup, I’m giving the monthly roundup a bit of a refresh for the new year. In addition to sharing awesome blog posts I’ve read, I’ll use the roundup to share my goals for the month and update on my progress during the previous month.
Spices are an excellent way to add variety and flavour to your recipes. But those individual bottles, cans and packages of spices are expensive. Did you ever stop to think about what you’re paying for? Today’s post looks at the advantages of buying spices in bulk.
Between high interest rates and out-of-control inflation, 2022 has taken a toll on wallets and bank balances around the world. November is Financial Literacy Month in Canada, and this week is Talk Money Week in the U.K. There feels like no better time to dive into the advantages of frugality and share a roundup of frugal living tips that will simplify your life and save you money!
Are you familiar with the Diderot Effect? Even if you don’t have a name for it, I’m willing to bet you’ve experienced its effects on your life. Most of us have. It’s a common side effect of a consumer culture that conditions us to want new things, even when our old things are perfectly fine.
Read on to learn about the Diderot Effect, and get tips on how you can control its impact on your life.
