Forgive yourself and leave money mistakes in your dust
We’ve all made money mistakes that make us wince every time we think about them. You know, that sinking feeling...
Things to Keep in Mind before a Major Expenditure
Let’s say you’re about to make a really big purchase – maybe you’re buying a house or a car; or...
4 strategies for sticking to your financial goals
“When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don’t adjust the goals, adjust the action steps.” – Confucius We’ve all...
What is the value of your time?
Time is money. An old proverb that tells us we are wasting our time when we are idle because...
Should You Get a Home Loan?
If you’re looking to buy a new house, it’s always tricky to figure out how to finance the purchase. Whether...
Why buying things won’t make you happy
You’re feeling bored or a little down. To cheer yourself up, you make it your mission to find that perfect...
Fancy Driving and Wearing – 4 Options of Alternative Investments
Whenever the subject of alternative investment is brought up, we’re met with skepticism and cautious eyes. An understandable response, given...
Is Your Dream Profession in Demand?
We all have set goals in life from a very young age. And depending on the seeming practicability of those...
What does living a “rich” life mean to you?
If you only had a year to live, how would you make that time really count? Where would you...
What works better than a budget?
A few years ago, we paid all of our consumer debt and students loans and boosted our savings for retirement,...
4 Reasons to Hire a Lawyer
When most people think about legal representation, they only think about the bad that’s associated with it. For example, they...
Exercise your way out of debt? Creating habits to get to your financial goals
Use your exercise routine to pay off debt? Who knew that a healthy exercise habit can have a positive impact...
Setting Goals and Why It’s Important for Your Career
Many say that setting goals is the first step to a successful career. It’s also one of the most important...
Lessons in Perseverance
Perseverance = Success What does perseverance have to do with personal finance? Just about everything. Whether you have a goal...
3 ways to keep your restaurant habit from destroying your budget
You got off of work late, have to get the kids to soccer practice, get home and find nothing in...
What to do when you have financial regrets
Recently I was discussing my age (ahem, 40) with some acquaintances, telling them it didn’t really bother me since I...
How we paid off $100,000 in debt on one income
We saved a six month emergency fund, paid off $100,000 in debt and built up our retirement fund on...
How to Save Money When Buying a Diamond Ring
So, you’re ready to pop the big question. You’ve already spent a lot of time thinking about whether your partner...
Your success is all in your head
When it comes to paying down debt and saving money, most advice is the same. In a nutshell, your income...
4 Things You Should Keep in Mind before a Home Renovation
Renovating your house can be a very exciting thing to do. You can redecorate your house completely and make all...
DIY Renovations That Require a Permit
Permits may seem just like just another way for your city to get more money out of you. However, there...
How to Protect your Business from Rogue Freelancers
Rogue freelancers come in all shapes and sizes. Some display their roguishness by not completing work on time, arguing pointlessly...
Digital Dividends Mean Nothing to Those on the Wrong Side of the “Digital Divide”
Most people in relatively affluent countries take Internet access for granted: we run our businesses as well as increasingly significant...
Why You Should Pursue Your Dream Job
No one can deny the fact that finding a long-term, steady, well-paying job that you love is as rare as...
5 Things to Consider before a Shopping Spree
Shopping is a great way to de-stress and most people enjoy doing it. It’s a fun way to indulge yourself...