Are you planning a trip away this summer? Holidays can be expensive, but here’s a brief guide to help you enjoy your trip without hurting your pocket too much. Make a budget Firstly – know your budget. Keep a figure in mind and then plan around it to avoid any unsavoury surprises. When planning...
For small start-ups it’s often a question of “why?” when trying to figure out whether or not incorporation is the way to go. If you currently have a successful business in Canada, but are not too sure if you should incorporate your business, consider reading my Shopify Guide To Business Incorporation In Canada. Below...
Globalization has been an ongoing trend over the last few years and it doesn’t appear to be getting any less popular. More and more businesses are taking advantage of the global economy to help them drive profitability while still being innovative and containing costs. But you don’t have to be a large company to...
Cover for emergencies as diverse as car accidents, injuries or flood damage is something no-one can do without. However, the cost of insurance premiums is a problem many people have when trying to get the best possible policy for their money. Life insurance in particular can cost a lot, but reducing your premium is...
For years, Black Friday has brought the crazy out in people. I mean standing out in the middle of the night in arctic temperatures brand of crazy. At the end of the ice-cold, wait-till-midnight-to-shop hysteria is an expensive piece of electronic equipment discounted by $100. Then, after great feats of effort, you wrap up...
They come in makeup. They come in dress. They come with accessories. On October 31st, adults, children and dogs will be wearing their favorite costumes for Halloween. According to consumer research, some costumes are more popular than others. According to NRF’s research, these are the most popular Halloween costumes for 2012. Children 1. Princess...
This is a guest post from Eric at Narrow Bridge Finance as part of the Yakezie blog swap. This week, we are all discussing the topic: How to Save Money without Giving up Your Social Life. You can read my post on the same topic at Eric’s blog. I am in my twenties. I...
Entrepreneurs frequently need to flex, bend and break the rules of personal finance. Sometimes it means putting up safe assets for a risky investment. At other times an entrepreneur needs to accept a higher total cost to abate short term cash issues. No matter the rule you break, an entrepreneur wants the risk to...
Yakezie is a community of personal finance and lifestyle bloggers that work hard to selflessly help others. This post is part of the Yakezie blog swap. Today, Michelle from Making Sense of Cents and I are swapping blogs for a day. Please stop by her site to read my own Biggest Money Mistake. Hi...
Family holidays guarantee family spending on gifts. That’s why I like to give you the spending averages and information to help you manage your gift budget. If you’ve ever wondered what the average family is spending this Father’s Day, then this post is for you. Americans Like Dad About 2/3 as Much as Mom...
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