Rainy Day Entertainment for Zero Dollars
People have pretty widely varied opinions about rainy days. Some people love the gentle white noise of rain drumming on the roof and windows. Others hate the hassle of getting wet, cancelling plans,...
View ArticleSavvy? Tips for Personal Finance Pirates
He’s either the worst or the best pirate you’ve ever seen. Regardless of what you think of Captain Jack Sparrow, you have to admit there is much to be learned from the quirky pirate: whether it be...
View ArticlePlan that Party: Financially Friendly Fun
Throwing a party can be great fun, but paying for it isn’t so enjoyable. If fear of the cost is keeping you from hosting a gathering for friends, stop worrying and start planning. You can have a great...
View ArticlePopular Budgeting Myths, Debunked!
When it comes to the very basics of personal finance –such as creating and sticking to a budget– it’s surprising to see just how many people balk at these simple concepts. Unfortunately, many myths...
View Article3 Delightful Benefits of Giving Up Television
According to a study done by the Centre for Health Promotion: Children, Youth and Women’s Health Service, children watch an average of over 20 hours of television per week. Adults often rank higher,...
View ArticleDon’t Need It, Don’t Buy It: 5 Things We Don’t Have to Have
In this age of instant gratification and credit cards, the world is literally at our fingertips. I can be sitting in the living room watching television, see an advertisement for the latest product, go...
View ArticleHoliday Helps: How to Plan a Budget-Friendly Getaway
I love going on holiday, whether it’s to the beach or the mountains, an amusement park or a lake. I just love getting away from home, being somewhere different and doing fun stuff. Who doesn’t? But...
View Article5 Emergency Budget Cuts to Consider
The economic downturn has taught us a lot about our economies and ourselves, but one of its hardest lessons is that lay-offs and downsizing can strike nearly anywhere. No one wants to think about...
View ArticleParty Tips for the Broke Young Professional
Ok, let’s set the scene: you are a young professional, past the nights of wild partying that featured in your youth, but you still want to have fun with friends. There may still be snacks and drinks,...
View ArticleHow to Get in Free
When you want to go to a lot of concerts, museums, and theatre events, you really only have two options: save money and miss out, or go every now and then and spend too much. I struggle to make it...
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