So far in my series of posts where I’ve been sharing my thoughts on the TrueEarnings Card from Costco and American Express, I’ve discussed how to choose a rewards credit card so that you get rewarded for money you’re spending already. But something not often touched on with credit cards is how you can use…
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Finding the time to cook healthy meals while balancing a household full of activities is a real challenge for young families. One of the best budgeting tips when you’re trying to save time and get the most out of your money is to create a meal plan. Using meal planning to know what you are…
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Everyone’s heard about the latte factor, or about how much money you can save by quitting smoking. Our daily vices can quickly become a financial burden if we don’t keep them in check. But what about the more subtle habits that are a constant drain on our finances? Years ago, before my wife and I…
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“When walking, walk. When eating, eat.” ~Zen proverb In my workshops to help improve your personal finances, I have always preached that the best idea in the world is the implemented idea. It is better to have done something and failed than to have done nothing. We’ve all heard the saying “If you always do…
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I prefer to use credit cards rather than a debit card or cash for a couple reasons. First off, it keeps my spending a little more organized. I can use one card for all my spending and then pay off the entire balance once a month. But another big bonus of using a credit card…
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About 8 months ago I wrote a review of Mint. They had just launched the Canadian version of the site, and I eagerly joined as I had heard so many positive reviews from our southern friends. I had a couple of gripes about the site, but I loved many more things, and therefore recommended it…
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Since I’m still pretty new here at CFB, I’ll forgive all you guys for not knowing a little secret about me. And since we’re all pals, I’ll tell you. Lean in real close now. I’m lazy. I’m not just a regular amount of lazy either. I’m so lazy I’ve been known to eat meals directly…
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