Living for today - Planning for Tomorrow
College is back in session, which means the back-to-school blues have probably kicked in. While heading back to school can seem like a real bummer, there are a few things you can do to kick the back-to-school blues and get started with a positive jolt! Get Your School Supplies There’s nothing like getting new school supplies if you’re a nerd like me. The feel of
Everyone could use a little extra cash every once in a while, and a great way to do that is to get a part-time gig. These come in all shapes and sizes. If you’re looking for the best side hustles in Toronto, I’ve got some ideas: Drive for Uber Driving for a rideshare company seems to be the ultimate side hustle. If you have a
Is it time for you to jump ship and re-stimulate your career? If you’re in the market for a different position, you might be wondering when is the best time to find a new job. The Best Time to Find a New Job The best time to find a new job is sometime in January and February. While you’ll want to avoid the first week
There is a ton of great technology out there to help make your day-to-day life easier, including apps specifically made to help with money-related matters. If you’re looking for the best personal finance tool for you, here are some of my favorites. Best Personal Finance Tool Picks Monitor Spending with the Mint App Mint is my favorite personal finance tool for monitoring my spending. Its
There are still a few weeks left of the warm weather and August tends to be when power bills soar – depending on where you live. So, if you’re looking for ways to save some money and keep your power bill down, I’ve got some ideas for you. Turn Down the Air Conditioning Turning off or down your air conditioning can be a great way
College is just around the corner and it’s important to think about how you’re going to manage your personal finances. And that brings us to the conversation on how to make money during college. From part-time jobs to building a flexible schedule, there are a ton of great ways to make money during college. Here are some of my favorite ideas. Get a Job on
Is it time for you to conduct a personal financial review? If you haven’t done a check-in yet this year, then there’s no time like the present! Conducting a review doesn’t have to be a big feat, but you should do it on a regular basis to set yourself up for success. Check-in with Your Budget The first thing you should do when conducting a
The summer is almost half-way over (depending on what you consider summer) and you might find yourself wondering how you’re going to make it through the rest of the summer without completely blowing the rest of your budget. With that in mind, I thought we’d chat about a few quick ways to save money this summer. Cut the Air Conditioner Yes, summer is hot! But
If you’re anything like me, you’re great at achieving goals but a bit at a loss for how to set them. But setting goals is the first step to achieving them. So here’s an overview on how to set financial goals. Decide What You Want Your financial goals should be based on what you want, not what people on the internet say you should want.
The grass really isn’t always greener, that I can tell you with 100% conviction. Sometimes the debate before you leave your job is between the devil you know and the one you don’t. And often, the tiebreaker is money. But the decision to leave your job really isn’t about money at all, here are a few important things you should think about before deciding to
