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We live in a world of disposable goods. Plastic water bottles, paper towels, IKEA furniture. We’ve been taught to purchase things, expect a short lifespan, and then throw them in the trash when we are done with them. Even if you ignore the environmental and moral aspects, there’s a huge financial aspect to embracing disposable…
When I first moved to Montreal I decided out of habit that it was probably most economical to load myself up with a back pack and a few plastic bags and head to the large supermarkets for a big box bulk shop. From my very first shop I felt like something wasn’t quite right, the…
I’m lucky enough to have grown up with technology. In elementary school we had a computer lab where they taught us to type, play games, even program a little. In high school I could do the majority of my work on a computer, or using the internet for research and writing papers. I was one…
Steam is your best friend when it comes to saving money on video games. Steam is an online digital game distributor run by the gaming publisher Valve. Every Holiday, they hold what are affectionately known as “Steam Sales”. These sales are when they start to heavily discount the video games they distribute for the purpose…
I’m a bit of a perfectionist. If I’m going to do something, I want to do it well. I would rather not do anything instead of trying and failing. So when I started getting involved in personal finance, I wanted to do it so well that I would stand out above the crowd. I wanted…
Everyone could use some help with the holiday season. Whether it is a few more bucks in the banking account, or having family over to help manage the kids while you wrap presents, everyone would appreciate having an extra boost for the upcoming Winter. With that in mind, here are a few quick things you can do…
As an admittedly cheap bastard frugal guy, I cringe at opening my bills each month. Sure, I like having things like running water and heat, I just don’t like paying for them. Even though utilities are incredibly cheap, I still don’t like paying. Imagine all the money I’d have if I didn’t have to pay utilities. I…
