Entries by Mason G.

Celebrating 100 MONEYTALK Blogs: Top 10 Blogs

May 27, 2021 in , , , , , , , , , , /by

Can you believe it!? We’ve made it to MONEYTALK Blog #100! For our 100th blog, we are going to look back at ten of our most viewed and relevant blogs that provides relatable financial literacy advice for a variety of different topics, events and life stages.  Money is stressful and everyone is experiencing their own […]

Why You Need To Be Investing During Your 20s and 30s

February 5, 2021 in , /by

Repeat after me: Investing is for everyone. If you are in your 20s and 30s and you haven’t explored investment options – it’s time to start. This blog breaks down why you should care about investing during your 20s and 30s, the options available to you and how you can easily turn time into money. […]

Beware of These Scams During the Coronavirus Pandemic

March 20, 2020 /0 Comments/in , , , /by

As you take precautions to protect yourself from the coronavirus, don’t forget to safeguard your financial well-being from fraudsters who are hoping to cash in on the paranoia. Here’s how you can identify scams that are currently being used and what you can do to ensure you are shielded from fraud during the pandemic.  Well […]

The Great Buy vs. Lease Debate

February 26, 2020 /0 Comments/in , , /by

It’s one of the most hotly contested debates of our time: Is buying or leasing a new vehicle the way to go? Depending on who you ask, you’ll typically get a passionate and definitive answer based on personal experience. This blog weighs the pros and cons for each alternative and attempts to crown a victor. […]

Stop Robbing Peter To Pay Paul

November 28, 2019 /0 Comments/in , /by

Many of us have been there – we really want something, but don’t have the cash to pay for it. So what’s the harm in putting it on our credit card? And maybe at the end of the month we may not have enough money to pay it off, but you tell yourself “that’s a […]

How Take-Out Almost Took Out My Budget

November 6, 2019 /0 Comments/in , , /by

With so many options for ordering meals via delivery, it’s becoming increasingly hard to resist the convenience of take-out and maintaining the discipline to stick to your meal prepping schedule. Let’s look at a real-life example of how creating and sticking to a budget can save your bank account from landing in the trash with […]

Get The Quarter Back: Saving Money at a Stadium

June 26, 2019 /0 Comments/in , , , , /by

It’s an exciting time for professional sports in Saskatchewan right now! The Riders home opener is kicking off on Canada Day, Saskatoon has two brand new sports franchises in the Rush and the Rattlers and the NHL is hosting the Heritage Classic at Mosaic Stadium in the fall. But be careful – not only can […]

The Cost of Being Single

June 6, 2019 /0 Comments/in , /by

Single and ready to mingle? Well, if you didn’t need another reason to despise Valentine’s Day,  I’m about to give you one more – independence is expensive. Whether you are choosing to live the single life or you just haven’t met the right catch yet, you’ve probably experienced some of the nuisances that come with taking on the world on […]