Some Quick Notes on How Healthcare Works in Canada
I just spent a bit of time submitting medical receipts to my insurance coverage, which of course got me thinking about the cost of healthcare in Canada. That also reminded me that, despite its...
View ArticleWhat I Learned About City Life Financials While Traveling
Oh, hi there long lost internet friends. Isn’t summer glorious? I have been very much unplugged. In fact, I just spent two and a half weeks on vacation. That said, I came back to a crisis situation...
View ArticleLife and Financial To-Dos
I’m back from vacation and there is a building list of to-dos in my life. Do you ever feel that way? I am hoping that if I write them all down, you folks will provide me with the motivation and...
View Article10 Side Hustles I’ve Had
Ahh, the side hustle. The doted upon darling of the personal finance sphere. The income diversifier. The de-risking maneuver. The debt payer. The dream achiever. The stay at home parent budget...
View Article7 Luxuries I’d Have to Give Up if Things Went South
I live a pretty darn privileged life, in both senses of the word. Let’s focus on the financial privilege for a moment, shall we? The Frugalwoods wrote an excellent piece about privilege, if you have...
View ArticleHouses are 353% More Affordable in Halifax than Vancouver
I’m sure that I’ve mentioned it before, but I commute to and from work with a group of people. Lots of chats happen on the van, like the one where we were dreaming of winning the lottery, which was...
View ArticleThe Cost of Buying Wants not Needs
When was the last time you logged into your visa account and did a happy dance at how low it was? I’m not talking about paying off credit card debt here, though I can definitely see some happy dances...
View ArticleTest Your Canadian Voter ID Knowledge
The election is nearly here and the get out the vote contingent is doing their best. We’re curious how well Canadians (and others) know the Voter ID requirements. You can, in fact, vote while wearing a...
View ArticleThe Silver Linings in My Stressful Work Week
The months of September and October are tough ones for me. They are when I work overtime, a lot, to hit a big deadline at work. It doesn’t seem to matter how long a ramp we give ourselves, it’s...
View ArticleSupercharge Your Career through a Healthy Lifestyle
With all the stress of work and careers, we often neglect our health as we get older. But it’s time to get back in shape. Time to feel healthy again. The truth is, feeling good about your health can...
View ArticleA Regular Day in the Life
I just got caught up reading a whole series of “a day in the life” posts by homesteaders. It’s winter outside, and I am dreaming of gardening, what can I say? I have been meaning to do another day in...
View ArticleChange Your Life in 2016. Here’s How
Have you ever tipped less than 10%? I’m not talking about takeout, that’s a different story. I’m talking about a restaurant experience — where you walk in, order something to eat, enjoy endless refills...
View ArticleGetting Over My Mental Block of Being Too Cheap
Lately, I have been thinking a lot about times where cheaping out has caught up to me, or how life would be better if I wasn’t being too cheap. Places where frugal = frustrated. One fantastic example...
View ArticleWhat Is Your Money Personality?
Personality quizzes claim to do everything from finding you the perfect job to helping you choose a compatible spouse. While a really accurate personality quiz takes a long time to develop and to take,...
View ArticleWoken Up By A Fire
Believe it or not, I was planning to write a post here today. Finally, I know it’s been ages. However, today got off to quite an odd start. I don’t even remember what I was planning to write...
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