As spring break creeps closer and closer there are more Canadians planning on getting away from it all. It's traditional for most, and this is the time numerous Canadian families plan their vacations. Some even take out payday loans to take a little break.

For college students, the break is an alleviation from the chaos of college classes and other stress. For adult Canadians, it is a must needed break …

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If you had good money and time management skills, you could have avoided this in the first place. Anyways, see this time now as a way to educate yourself (Especially on how to save on your taxes, etc)and plan to avoid making the same mistakes again. Although you might feel some relief once you file bankruptcy and your debts …

With a new year comes a new chance to gain control of your money, and set yourself up for a future of financial freedom.

Maybe you've had enough of living paycheque-to-paycheque, or perhaps you’re hoping to buy a house. Whatever your goals are, getting serious about saving takes proper planning and consistency. Whether you're just getting started with saving money or you've been doing so for a while, here …

Debt can feel overwhelming, but with the right planning and consistency, you will be able to get on top of it.

Gaining financial freedom is a very worthwhile goal, and the quickest way to do that is to get yourself in the green. Becoming debt-free can take time, but it is a more simple process than you may think.

Top Tips To Pay Off Your Debts Faster

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Cyber Monday is finally here and we thought we would help shoppers out just a bit. The bottom line here is to save money, right? Cyber Monday is right next to Black Friday and it was established so no shoppers would feel left out. Now, you are supposed to be choosy! Don't fall into every deal you see until you compare it. Canadians shouldn't impulse shop just because a cyber …

How far can Canadians stretch their money today? Seriously—how far can that one paycheck take you? Unfortunately, it isn't very far for most Canadian families. Economics is definitely upside down across Canada and even more so within the US. The goal is to discover how you can stretch your money without feeling restricted doing so. It might sound difficult, but really, it's not. You have to develop the right …

We would all like to think we are good at managing money, but unfortunately--many of us are not! Good money management is a process, it's not something you are just good at. Now, even if you want to become proactive and become a good money manager, you're going to have to do more than just read a bunch of articles, and it's more than just earning more money.

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Learning how not to go broke is an odd idea, isn't it? Well, it's also a smart one. Too many people today keep repeating the same financial mistakes.

Many Canadians claim to have no time to budget, and no time or money to purchase software programs to help them manage their money better. While there have been improvements in recent times, there is still a significant number of people with …

Stockpiling is a very common practice, but will it work for you the way you expect? The first tip to start saving money stockpiling on groceries is to only get those things you know you're going to use--it makes sense, right? Within just a few months you can have a nice stockpile of necessities and groceries! There are rules to maintaining your stockpile as well--so the money you spend will …

Lots of money-saving advice does require an individual or family to change their lifestyle to be successful. We've said that it takes commitment and good banking habits to succeed financially. The cost of raising children has certainly increased significantly, approximately 40% today. Even the most frugal Canadian families can struggle financially, with the best methods in place. However, remember that there are simple, easy things you can do to help …