As the cost of living becomes increasingly expensive, many young adults are opting to live at home with their parents or other relatives. But for the most part, people reach a time when they wish to live on their own. This is understandable. However, leaving home and venturing into the real world requires serious, calculated preparation. This is not something that can be done on a whim.

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As people gradually enter various stages of their later life, they may begin to consider the merits of retirement. While some individuals decide to keep working, others feel as though they have worked for long enough and are ready to retire. However, before one enters retirement, there are some very important things they need to do.

Make Sure You Have Enough Money to Retire

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Being on a modest budget doesn't mean you can't live a full and happy life. Especially while engaging in all of the activities you enjoy. The problem is that people have become too dependent on money for finding satisfaction.

Some have even become addicted to gambling or getting payday loans in Canada when they don't even need them. In the city of Mission, a few people recently even resorted …

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 …

How can you increase your overall life satisfaction? Simply put, it isn't through earning more money, though so many believe this to be the solution. You've heard all of the stories. Money does not buy happiness, and this is true, more than most people realize. However, faceless money can make you feel satisfied, but not too many know what this is--so what does it imply? If you have money to …

Father's Day is right around the corner so it only made sense to talk about the impact fathers have had in their children's lives, specifically in how they have learned to manage money.  

We learn a great deal from our parents and those closest to us, some good, some practical and some not so much. When it comes to finances, dad is often the key character most young adults have …

When you're contemplating whether to save or invest, you have to weigh the option that's most suitable for your financial situation. Of course, you can do both at once. However, there are times when you can only do one at the moment. Suppose you have a great job, good benefits, and excess in funds, perhaps investing some of that excess is right for you. However, if you work a traditional …

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 …

While you probably feel all "shopped-out" after the holidays, you may be surprised that this time of the year is a great time to keep shopping. Boxing Day Sales are generally stressful. However, January offers no less impressive discounts on goods. It is a great month to shop but save big.

The electronics section is a great place to start. Unfortunately, this is not the best time for …

This halloween, don’t let finances frighten you—save that for the scary costumes and decorations!

There's no reason to break the bank to have fun. Some of the best things about halloween require very little spending. Whether you're hosting this year's Halloween party or you're just decorating your home, staying on budget is something you won’t regret.

Remember that the holiday is more about the people involved than the things you …