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Around this time of year our neighbourhood is infiltrated by pushy home alarm sales people. Apparently not enough people purchase home alarm systems directly, so many security companies go with the old fashioned door-to-door sales approach. Now I’m not a big fan of solicitation to begin with. Calling me at home and interrupting my dinner…
Residential property investment is a potentially excellent form of wealth creation- If you know what you’re doing. There are many possible traps, too, and you must have a very clear, realistic approach to your investment strategies and expectations. This is one of the most lucrative areas of capital investment, but it can also be one…
I may be an Oilers fan, but here in Edmonton there hasn’t been much to cheer about other then #1 draft picks. So when the playoffs roll around, I’ll normally back any of the Canadian teams still in the hunt. This time, it’s Vancouver, and with them leading the series 3-2, hopefully we’ll finally have…
Money Crashers lists 17 side business ideas you can start today. Cash Money Life provides tips on how to get a job using LinkedIn. Get Rich Slowly delves into the psychology of consumerism. PT Money wonders, does getting ahead financially get easier? Sustainable Personal Finance says Sorry…I recycle for the money. Financial Highway has 4…
It’s no secret babies are expensive. Even the most frugal couples find themselves throwing their carefully planned budgets to the wind in preparation of the arrival of a new baby. But some forethought can save you some serious cash on your upcoming bundle of joy and set you on the right path financially after the…
My wife and I, after two years of being married and living together, are being forced to move. It’s sad, because we absolutely love the place that we are currently living at, and we got a phenomenal deal for the space. However, if there is a silver lining, it is that all change brews opportunity….
Many would agree that garage sales and frugality go together like peanut butter and jam. This weekend, we had a short 3 hour garage sale. Although I consider myself somewhat frugal, I am not a big fan of having garage sales. It all came together because one of our good friends decided that it would…
