Living for today - Planning for Tomorrow
Would you opt to take a mandatory personal finance class? Beyond the fact that learning seems like so much work to a number of people, it’s always boggled my mind that nowhere are we taught personal finance. It seems to me that balancing a budget, understanding salaries and work income and figuring out how taxes work would be way more useful to most of us
Life has its ups and downs, and chances are you’ll find yourself in a situation where you’ll want to improve your mood. Whether you have a bad day, crappy experience or are just feeling Allow Yourself to Feel Bad (But Only For a Minute) The first thing you need to understand about being upset is that to truly “get over it” and improve your mood
When it comes to negotiating a new work package or evaluating a job you already have, people tend to focus on salary. But there are a ton of perks at work that have monetary value that aren’t your salary. If you’re negotiating a new contract or looking for a new job, these are some of the work perks you should be looking at: Paid Time
I purchased my first Christmas present this week—it’s a cute throw, perfect for my younger sister. While it seems strange to start Christmas shopping in August, the gift was on sale and perfect, so I thought why not. This on the whim purchase made me start thinking, when is the perfect time to start shopping for the holidays? Is it Too Early to Start Christmas
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
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
