You probably already know that a budget is critical, especially if you want to pay off any debt successfully. However, it's one thing to have a budget and another to stick to it. You may find that sticking to your budget is more complicated than anticipated. This could be due to overspending, paying too much in taxes, or simply failing to keep track of where your money is going. …

Becoming proactive about improving your health can improve your overall physical well-being. It can also help you find yourself with more money in your bank account every month.

So how are these two connected? Well, if you eat healthily, you are most likely making financially wiser food choices. You are probably cooking at home and avoiding posh dinners with expensive wines. You are probably not getting sick often, too, thereby …

Even if your income isn't where you expect it to be, you can still manage a practical budget with the right mindset without getting a second job. A low income isn't the end of the world. With consistency and adequate planning, you can always move up the ladder and improve your financial position. It can be difficult to live on a low income and create a tiny budget for …

It's all over the news and social media; groceries have become so expensive. This is a normal response to pandemic-induced inflation. However, if you find groceries particularly unaffordable, you may need to examine your spending habits. Taking out same-day loans to get groceries is a clear indication that you are doing something wrong. There are numerous ways you can cut back and save money on groceries, but this all ties …

You don't have to make a gigantic lifestyle change to see improvements in your budget, not at all.  However, many Canadians across British Columbia believe it takes this just to see slight improvements. While you can make some extra income selling items you don't use any longer, or taking on an extra job, there are definitely more reliable ways to make positive gains to a budget.  Of course, Canadians …

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Everyone desires to be financially secure, especially when planning for that retirement. However, for young Canadians, this is often the last thing they are thinking about—at least before they turn 30! This mindset really needs to change. Whether you intend to work for a boss or become self-employed, the goal should be to attain financial security early enough. Notably, choosing …

Saving money has rescued many in times of financial distress. This is why it's a never-dying topic. On the road to financial freedom, you may pick up some money-saving tips and valuable strategies. However, these strategies will only work if you have some money put aside in the first place.

For many families across British Columbia, it's hard to save money in large sums. However, smaller, more realistic saving …

An interesting stat shows that 61% of the workforce in and around British Columbia is living paycheque to paycheque.  You might be curious as to how you would know if you fit into this category Follow through with our explanation. If you find that you'll run out of funds before the next payday, then you clearly fall within the percentage above. You don't have to fret and proceed to get …

Valentines Day: it's one of the most commercialized holidays out of the year, next to Christmas.  There is no doubt that this particular day can take a toll on an individuals wallet, but why?  Through the years, Cupid has appeared to present the idea that the only way for lovers to express love and care for one another is through spending that hard earned money , but how much truth …

If you're a young adult who is going off to college the end of August, it is certainly time to prep on the values of money . While college life can be hard, and yes, financially strict, it doesn't have to be depressing, or extremely stringent at all.  

It's important for parents to explain budgeting and smart spending to their child, no matter how old they might be.

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