Money mistakes. We’ve all made them. In part one of Money mistakes you don’t want to make, I look at common missteps related to day-to-day money management, spending and debt. Plus, I’ve got some tips to help you avoid them.
5 ways a budget can help you
Do you know where your money is going? Think about it for a minute. Do you really have a clear picture of how much you’re spending every month and what you’re spending it on? Today, I continue my Financial Literacy Month series with a look at the dreaded “B word”. It’s a word that strikes fear into many people. Yes, I’m talking about why you need a budget.
5 ways to take control of your money
Money! It’s a word that evokes an emotional reaction from most people. November is Financial Literacy Month in Canada, so for the next few weeks I’m turning my Monday posts over to money talk. Today we’ll get the conversation started with 5 things you can do today to take control of your money.
Evaluate Your Life Day – Free Printable
It’s Evaluate Your Life Day This is a day to pause and ask the big question “How am I doing?” If it sounds a bit overwhelming, it doesn’t have to be. Like many daunting tasks, it’s easier if you break it down into small steps.
In today’s post, I’ve got a free printable checklist you can use to quickly assess seven important areas that affect your overall wellbeing. The checklist will help you get started on creating an action plan to make changes.
Save money with smart back-to-school shopping
At this time of year, our thoughts turn to back-to-school shopping. This time of year is big business for retailers. If you search “back-to-school shopping list”, you will find a lot of suggestions. But is everything on that list really necessary? Today, I suggest a dozen items you probably don’t need to buy every year.
Saving or spending? We reward the wrong one!
Given a choice between saving or spending, most people choose spending. Why is this? Ultimately, I think it’s because our world rewards the wrong behaviour. Read on for a look at why people would rather spend than save and for eight tips to keep your spending in check.
Retirement savings advice to my younger self
In study after study, retired people tell us they wish they had started saving and planning for retirement sooner. But how do you making saving a priority when there are so many other things to do with your money? Today, I’m going back in time to give some retirement savings advice to my younger self.