A lot of Canadians have been struggling with the impact of inflation, rising grocery bills and other financial challenges in recent months. Trust us, if you feel overwhelmed by the cost of—well, everything—you’re not alone.
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Very few people have a singular goal—instead, we each have a series of aspirations we want to achieve over the course of our lives, from the little things to our wildest and biggest dreams.
Here’s a quick Q&A-style breakdown of where to focus when saving, investing and paying down debt.
Saving money is a great goal, but it’s a fairly broad one. Depending on what your specific needs and plans are, several different savings options may work well for you. The secret is knowing which solution to use for each goal!
Debt is a major obstacle for many individuals and families—and when it’s weighing on your financial situation, it can be hard to move forward. Here are a few different approaches to debt reduction and elimination.
You see it, you want it, you buy it—and then comes that steady wave of regret. We’ve all been in this cycle at one point or another, and it doesn’t feel great. But if you’ve gotten into the habit of impulse spending—whether it’s on a regular basis or simply when you’re under stress—it can be difficult to save money and get ahead.
Saving money is one of those things that often sounds easier than it feels. On paper, all you need to do is spend less money than you earn—but in reality, there are bills to pay, unexpected expenses to cover, inflation to consider and a steadily rising cost of living
It’s incredibly easy (and natural!) to compare everything from our physical appearance to our cars, homes, clothing or even our careers and financial situations. Add social media to the mix and boom—it’s a recipe for emotional (and potentially financial) disaster.
If your online shopping habit has your budget spinning out of control, it’s time to put some boundaries in place.
It can be hard to stay on top of your spending throughout the month. Here are five easy, practical budgeting tips that will help just about anyone reach their goals and achieve better financial health.
It may have more than four letters but for some people, “budget” still feels like one of those “bad words” you shouldn’t say in polite company or don’t want to hear in your home. We get it—conversations about personal finance can be uncomfortable—but we’re here to tell you that budget is not a bad word. In fact, it’s one of the best things you can do for yourself.
