Entries by Laura M.

The power of financial literacy

September 19, 2018 /0 Comments/in , /by

Financial literacy is a critical life skill that helps you to make smart, responsible decisions about your money. Build your financial knowledge using these tips. When it comes to your knowledge of finances, how confident are you? Would you be able to answer basic financial literacy questions, such as: What’s the difference between a savings account and a chequing account? What […]

Back-to-school money saving tips

August 29, 2018 /0 Comments/in , , /by

Back-to-school expenses can add up quickly. To help you prepare – and save money at the same time – we’ve put together a few back-to-school money saving tips. Back-to-school. Something that parents get excited about but also dread at the same time, especially when they think about all of the expenses associated with it. Some […]

Costs of raising a child

July 18, 2018 /0 Comments/in , /by

Having a baby is a very exciting experience, but what some may not realize is how much money is needed to raise a child each year. To show how the costs of raising a child add up, we’ve broken down a few child-related expenses to consider. On average, a Canadian spends approx. $10,000-$15,000 each year […]

5 Activities for Young Kids: Introduction to Money

June 13, 2018 /0 Comments/in , , /by

Introducing your kids to money early on can create a foundation for financial knowledge and positively impact how they manage money later. When I was a kid, it wasn’t the coin value that made me rich, but instead the number of coins I had. My friend could have three loonies in her hand, yet if […]

Smart ways to spend your income tax refund

April 26, 2018 /0 Comments/in , , /by

It may be tempting to spend your income tax refund on a new pair of shoes or a fancy dinner, but that good feeling of splurging is only temporary. Consider spending your income tax refund using one of these options. According to the Canada Revenue Agency, close to 90% of Canadians who have filed their […]

Kick-start your finances: eliminating debt

February 5, 2018 /0 Comments/in , /by

Debt can have a negative impact on your day-to-day life. Here are a few things to know to become and stay debt-free. It’s no secret that money can be stressful and is one of the top stressors on individuals, relationships and our ability to give back to our communities. Debt can be one of the […]

How grocery shopping online saved me money

February 1, 2018 /0 Comments/in , /by

Ever wonder if online grocery shopping is for you? Here is my experience, including how it ending up helping me save money. With growing technology and constantly changing consumer needs, many grocery stores have begun to offer an online ordering service. Though each store is different, the concept is very much the same – you […]

Kick-start your finances: automatic savings

January 30, 2018 /0 Comments/in , /by

You can’t spend what you can’t see, right? Set up automatic money transfers from your chequing account to your savings account to reduce the temptation of spending somewhere else and keep you on track to reaching your financial goals. You may have heard the term ‘pay yourself first’ but what does that actually mean? For us, it […]

Kick-start your finances: tracking your spending

January 22, 2018 /0 Comments/in , /by

In order to make your budget successful, you’ll need to keep track of your spending. In this blog, learn how to easily track your spending daily, weekly and monthly. You’ve set goals, analyzed your spending habits from the previous year, and created a budget for the year to come. The next step is to keep track […]

Eating out: kids edition

January 18, 2018 /0 Comments/in , , /by

Looking for ways to save money when going out to eat with the family? Here’s a list of some Saskatchewan restaurants that offer discounts, helping families to save money. Sometimes it’s nice to take a break from cooking and going out to eat instead. No trying to figure out what to make. No dirty dishes […]