Living for today - Planning for Tomorrow
I’ve spent a lot of time lately thinking about the cost of living. I live in the Canadian city of Calgary, which is a beautiful city close in proximity to the mountains and uber cold in the winter. But it can be a tad bit expensive, which has made me start to wonder which are the cheapest countries to live in (and can I move
I am no stranger to renting an apartment — I’ve rented several times in my life, and each time I do it I learn just a little bit more. I recently moved, yet again, and thought I’d share a few things I typically ask when I’m looking to sign a new lease. 1. What, if any, changes can I make in the apartment? When it
There are 70 percent of Americans without wills according to The Balance. That’s a huge chunk of the population who haven’t made directions for what happens to their assets (and debts) when they pass away, leaving friends and family members to deal with it themselves. The problem is, most people don’t think they need a will. Most people assume that wills are for those with
Personal finance books are a great way to learn about your finances, understand your current situation and move towards actually making and hitting finance goals. While I’ve read a ton of books on the subject, these are my favorite books that are specifically meant to help women with their personal finances: The Financial Diet: A Total Beginner’s Guide To Getting Good With Money by Chelsea
I’ve previously talked about my love affair with online shopping, it’s by far the best way to shop in my humble opinion. I find the products to be generally cheaper, though you need to do some shopping around and everything gets delivered right to me. But you can save more money by shopping with Rakuten, so let’s talk about how I get cash back using
A few weeks back I wrote about why everyone should learn about personal finance, and the more I think about it the better of an idea I think it is. So, to lend a hand to those who might be interested but not quite enough to find the information on their own, I thought I would create a quick and easy list on some great
One of my newest endeavours is to find ways that see me eating healthier on a budget. I’m currently trying out a dairy-free diet to see if it combats an autoimmune disease that I have, and what I’m finding is eating healthy is really expensive. I’m not sure why a bag of chips is way cheaper than a pack of organic strawberries, but someone somewhere
Where did all of my money go? This is a regular thought of mine, and yet, I never seem to be able to answer the question. Which is why I started to track my spending. Yes, it’s a big task. Yes, it’s sometimes cringe-worthy. And, yes, you should still track your spending. Chances are you make a lot of small purchases that you never really
Chances are there are SO MANY things lying around your house that are in perfect (or near-perfect) condition that you simply don’t use. And if you find yourself needing (or simply wanting) a to make extra cash—and maybe even space, you can totally sell those things! I’m in the middle of a move, and it turns out I have a lot of stuff and things
The first obstacle that novice art investors face is the need to develop an understanding of valuation techniques and artistic theories. This means you need to have a passion for the art world since it is quite different from the traditional valuation investing techniques and methods. Additionally, you’ll want to know about art investment returns.
