May 5, 2016 | Post a Comment | Budgeting, Personal Finance, Planning, Saving Tips
Are you living from paycheck to paycheck trying to keep up with bills, living expenses, and debt repayments each month? Perhaps you’re trying to save money for that dream vacation or a deposit on a home? No matter what your financial goal is, it’s always possible to master your money and achieve the things you […]
May 5, 2016 | Post a Comment | Business, Personal Finance
Taking the plunge to self-employment is very rewarding. You get to set your own hours and operate it the way you want without anyone watching over your shoulder. Once your business begins to pick up, you might feel the temptation to reward yourself and upgrade your lifestyle with big-ticket items such as a car, a […]
April 29, 2016 | 1 Comment | Health Care, Personal Finance, Planning, Saving Tips
Do you have a dental discount plan or a dental insurance plan? It’s not always obvious, and most people do get confused about this. If you want to know what you have, or what you should buy, then here are some facts you should know about each. What Is Dental Insurance? If you want an […]
April 26, 2016 | Post a Comment | Personal Finance, Planning, Retirement
If you’re a millennial, providing elderly care for your parents may have crossed your mind at least once. However, you may still have a career to pursue, a home to build, and the world to see. This is why a lot of people resort to hiring a caregiver or sending their parents to a nursing […]
April 26, 2016 | Post a Comment | Mortgage, Personal Finance
Buying your first home can be an exciting and fulfilling process, but it can also be stressful and hectic, especially if you’re not properly prepared. The “learn as you go along” approach doesn’t work too well with home buying, as what seems to be a slight surprise or setback could wind up costing you thousands […]
April 22, 2016 | Post a Comment | Mortgage, Personal Finance
High rise living. Being close to everything you could possibly need. No more commutes and traffic jams. These things are certainly wonderful to think about, right? No wonder people are snatching up condos in Montreal. The best Montreal condos are now occupied but you can still find a few gems if you look hard enough. […]
April 22, 2016 | Post a Comment | Money Advice, Personal Finance
Every company wants to reduce annual costs, and one of the main factors that continue to fluctuate, even for large corporations, are their energy costs per year. The costs for employee salaries and manufacturing can remain the same but the costs to power equipment, machines, lights, gas and air conditioning can fluctuate out of control. […]
April 22, 2016 | Post a Comment | Money Advice, Personal Finance
For the thrift, hiring professional movers might seem like something to be avoided. But for many people in certain situations, it’s actually the most economical decision you can make when moving. People move for all kinds of reasons, but most moves are at least somewhat related to financial needs. Whether moving to a place for […]
April 21, 2016 | Post a Comment | Personal Finance, Planning, Retirement
If you’re in a good job with a 401(k) plan and an employer who matches your contribution every month, then you may think you’ve got your retirement covered. After all, you’re already ahead of 68% of Americans, who according to a 2015 survey were not participating in any kind of employer-sponsored retirement plan at all. […]
April 21, 2016 | Post a Comment | Money Advice, Personal Finance, Planning, Saving Tips
You just bought a car, and you’re excited about the great times that you are about to have. Whether you’ve bought an old used VW bus from the 70s or a fun-to-drive Mustang, you’ll need insurance before you are allowed on the road. Getting it isn’t as simple as it may seem at first. While […]
April 21, 2016 | Post a Comment | Personal Finance, Planning
When it comes to buying your next car, It is far too easy to make a purchasing decision based on the price you see on the window, rather than take into account the various hidden costs that could influence your choice, if you had that information to hand. You should be able to negotiate a […]