Whether you’re a student on a shoestring budget or someone interested in eating well without the price tag, this post is for you! Eating healthier has been “one of my goals” for a long time but I haven’t really had the motivation to really put any of my plans into action. One of the aspects of this goal was to find a cheaper way to buy what I … [Read more...] about Eating Healthy on a Budget
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Spring Cleaning = Money
It’s that time of year again, spring is around the corner and you’re looking at your closet/garage/kitchen/under-the-stair storage and wondering how it got to be so crowded. It's time to declutter your home! Never fear Cents’ers, there might be untapped resources for spare cash lurking in those hidden places. That age old idiom “One man’s junk … [Read more...] about Spring Cleaning = Money
Contests: How you can win big and small!
One of the neatest ways I've heard to save money isn't actually about saving money per se, it’s about opening yourself to opportunities from the comfort of your own home- contests! Contests are a unique way to increase your chances to receive any of the weird and wonderful randomness floating around the universe. My best friend introduced me … [Read more...] about Contests: How you can win big and small!
Mystery Shopping
I know this might not be a new idea to everyone but I’ve recently rediscovered mystery shopping for myself and wanted to share the goodness! This is a great opportunity to eat out at restaurants, go shopping at your favourite stores, or try out different things while making money. If you’re reliable, well-written, and have an eye-for-detail, … [Read more...] about Mystery Shopping
Financial Times: About me and my chaos
Someone once said to me: “You have to look after your nickels and dimes before you can save your dollars.” Wise words, right? It might be at this point that you believe that I moved on from my chaotic financial times and became a True Monetary Believer. That I heard this message and with a deep and unwavering conviction, I embarked on an empowering … [Read more...] about Financial Times: About me and my chaos