This year my wife and I have planned to have a cheap vacation over the summer. With an 8 month old and one income, we knew we didn’t want to go too far and didn’t want to spend much money. We always aim to save money on vacations, but this year we wanted to reduce…
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Monthly Archives: May 2010
Friday Links
Money Help For Christians shows how to pay off a mortgage early. Million Dollar Journey explains using put options to protect your portfolio. Oblivious Investor wonders, do you need life insurance in retirement? Fiscal Geek asks, is your car ruining your budget? Money Crashers has a few cheap ways to keep your kids busy this…
5 Tips for Getting Back on the Credit Card Ladder
You don’t really appreciate what everyone means by ‘credit crunch’ until you actually get rejected for a credit card or loan that you thought you were good for. The current economic crisis means that lenders are getting tighter and more exclusive about who they approve. The so-called ‘subprime’ group of consumers, ie those who are…
Buying a Used Car in a Private Sale – Protect Yourself
A few weeks ago I wrote about our less than positive experience with a car dealership. Since then my wife and I have continued to look for a vehicle, and thus far, haven’t been terribly successful. We’ve gone to a few more dealerships, and while none have been as bad as the one I wrote…
Maternity and Parental Leave 101 – Just the Facts, Baby
Compared to most industrialized nations, Canada has a better than average national parental leave program. Some countries, such as the United States, offer pathetic programs. Their Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) only covers mothers for 12 weeks of unpaid leave with guaranteed job security (except in smaller companies). Some states do offer more comprehensive maternity…
How I Get My Credit Score For Free, And You Can Too!
Knowing and improving your credit score and credit report is important so that you can get the lowest interest rates, have access to credit and protect against identity theft. To keep my credit report and credit score in good shape, I get them for free twice a year. If you haven’t had credit before, or…
Friday Links
PT Money lists 104 ways to save extra money. Squawkfox looks at how to sell your used car online. Financial Highway reveals 3 surprising ways your credit score could be costing you. Thicken My Wallet compares the growing similarities between ETFs and mutual funds. Canadian Tax Resource Blog discusses funding retirement with annuities. Bible Money…
