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25 Budget Grocery Shopping Tips to Save Money By Julie Jaggernath Have you noticed how much of your overall budget you spend on groceries? Grocery shopping is a significant expense for most families and households, but there are ways to make it more affordable. Here...

Budget Planning for Kids & Teens Getting Their First Pay Chequesby Julie Jaggernath Do you have a teen who is starting to get their first real pay cheques? Helping them learn how to manage their pay cheques teaches them skills that last a lifetime. We get instructions...

Inheritance Dilemma – Save & Invest or Pay Off DebtPlan for RetirementQ: We’ve just received $250,000 from an inheritance. This is enough to pay off our mortgage and home equity line of credit. I’m planning to retire in 2 years; my wife had to retire last year due to...

30 Ideas for Summer Fun, Staycation Style Staycations have gained in popularity these past few years. Whether you don't want to go away for your vacation due to cost, or you just want to avoid the stress of traveling, staying home and taking a break from your regular...

How to Start Planning for Christmas in Julyby Julie Jaggernath Christmas is coming! Ok, it’s not worth sounding the alarm quite yet – it’s still 6 months away, but time flies when you’re having fun, and so does your cash. What are you doing now to make sure that...

Does Being Organized with Money and Finances Really Matter? by Julie Jaggernath Being organized with money and finances is about more than just paying bills on time and having some cash to spend. While you might look at those around you and think that you’re doing...

Are Reward Credit Cards Really Worth It?A lot of people these days are asking, "Are credit cards rewards cards really worth it?" When credit cards first came out with points that rewarded you for using your credit card, many people initially saw this as the ultimate...