I have a confession. I found managing money to be much easier when I single. Even though I was working with a smaller amount I had full control of over where my money went. Being a saver and a bit of a perfectionist, this worked well in my favor. Now that I’m managing my money with another person there’s a different set of pros and
As a mother and an entrepreneur, I have a hard time finding that perfect balance between having chores my kids must do and paying them for chores. While I want them to be proud that they earned their own money for working hard I also don’t want them to expect that I pay them for every little thing that they do. Instead, I’ve got to
A few years ago, David over at My Two Dollars created a great post talking about the value of items in 1972. It’s always shocking to see the prices from only 41 years ago, so let’s break this down a bit. The Cost of Living in 1972 It should shock no one that the cost of living has increased since 1972, no matter where you
In the past year, there have been a few online secondhand clothing shops that have caught my eye. I’m one of those people that always purchase my clothing secondhand and love to shop online I’ve been trying them out. Which is why I’m writing this Schoola review. To be honest, my reviews are mixed. There are a couple of online consignment shops that I absolutely
The season of giving is about to start. Stores and shops all across the country are stocking up on toys, electronics, and everything in between. But how do you know which gift to get someone? After all, knowing how to give good gifts doesn’t come naturally to most people. Rather it is a skill that must be learned. Of course, it helps if you have
Christmas is the one time of year that many people lose control over their finances. It can happen to the best of us even if we do a pretty good job the rest of the year. Part of the reason is that there are so many extra things to buy for the holidays. It can also be attributed to not setting aside enough ahead of
If you own a home, you need insurance. Buying and owning a home is one of the most important decisions you’ll make in your life. That doesn’t mean that you need to pay boatloads for home insurance though. Ways to Save on Home Insurance Your home insurance rates can be controlled (to an extent). Outside of haggling with your insurer, how can you trim your
The world of online trading is a complex and widely ranged one. There are many different aspects and avenues a prospective online trader can take. It takes time and effort to perfect your practise, but luckily there is a lot of solid advice and guidelines available. If you need a safe and credible space to make the most out of your online trading acumen and
Cybercrime is on the rise and many organizations are on high alert after waves of ransomware attacks have hit various establishments around the world. It seems that with each new security update and product businesses get for their systems, cybercriminals invent new and more insidious ways to breach organizations. But all hope isn’t lost. Rather than wait for a cyber-attack to hit your business and
A small business owner survey has shown that 76% of them believe that their business is in exceptional financial health. Even though three quarters of business owners could say this, can you? Being an entrepreneur, you need a sense of self-confidence and a firm self-belief in your ideas, in order to have the courage to invest in your own dreams, as opposed to living others’
