Winter in Canada is a never truly over. It's never predictable and it can't be planned for with any degree of accuracy. Observe the stages of winter: You think it's over, right? How could there possibly be anymore effing winter? But there's more. And then it's May, right? All the crappy weather should be over by now. Winter … [Read more...] about It ain’t over til it’s over
Spending
My biggest Aha! money moment: Live a good life
This post is a participant in the Financial Literacy Awareness Carnival hosted by The Heavy Purse Enjoy! I feel like I’ve done it all. I’ve read financial books; entered contests; clipped grocery coupons; and shopped loyalty points (Airmiles). I tracked expenses and cut costs. I’ve bartered stuff on Kijiji and sold stuff on Ebay. I … [Read more...] about My biggest Aha! money moment: Live a good life
2013 Debt Payment Progress Report
Welcome to debt payment progress for year 2013. Meh. Debt payment progress. Without the progress part. Yeah, sorry, no trumpets or fanfare here. Not even a parade. I’ve read a lot of other personal finance blogs with some pretty great reports on what they accomplished last year but that’s not really going to be me. My debt payment … [Read more...] about 2013 Debt Payment Progress Report
Christmas Spending & (Bi)Weekly Review: Nov 18 – Dec 1
Spending Review: Greetings dearest readers, I am hoping the first day of December finds you still financially solvent. So far, you’ve had to dodge many money missiles, like Black Friday sales and festive season flyers and events. As you can see from my Quicken pie chart, I have not escaped the wrath of Christmas and winter shopping without a few … [Read more...] about Christmas Spending & (Bi)Weekly Review: Nov 18 – Dec 1
The Gift of Debt: Resourcefulness
This post is part of The Gift of Debt Series an eight-day, multi-blogger extravaganza hosted by The Fiscal Flamingo. The series is designed to give you the permission to kick up your heels, embrace your debt with glee and look forward to finding the gold at the end of the rainbow. Follow along in the series as we tell the story of our gift and … [Read more...] about The Gift of Debt: Resourcefulness