Lose the desire to classify everything as “good” and “bad”. There are good and bad ways to spend money, just as there are good and bad ways to save it. Following that logic, there are good and bad ways to budget.
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Saving money is one of those concepts that’s simple to grasp but weirdly challenging to put into practice. But paycheque after paycheque, it’s the same routine: after the bills have been paid and the regular expenses have been looked after, there just isn’t quite enough left over for our savings goals.
A lot of people prepare for the future. They put money away for a house, a vacation, retirement… but no one seems to preemptively save for a wedding. Spoiler alert: They’re expensive.
It can be tough to stay the course and save for something that feels a long time away. Here are 5 ways to live your life now and give your retirement savings a boost.
Although it’s supposed to be a time to be jolly and full of joy, the holidays are stressful. Because so many struggle at this time of year, our friends at CMHA Kelowna shared some tips to give you some peace of mind during the holidays.
How do we realistically buck the consumerism trend and keep our finances on track when we’re tempted at every turn to make this the most epic holiday season ever?
The 50/30/20 budget recommends that you spend 50% of your income on needs, 30% on wants and 20% on savings.
“Why is it so hard to stay on track with my budget?” Sound familiar? Here are six basics of budgeting that will make sticking to it (and achieving your goals) so much easier.
When you’re a student it can seem like you’re never going to get ahead. However, it’s a great time to start saving.
While being debt-conscious isn’t inherently bad, avoiding credit cards altogether can negatively impact future financial and lifestyle decisions.
