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I went with a friend into the city to watch a hockey game this past weekend. It wasn’t even an NHL game, it was just a WHL game. (Western Hockey League, a top league for under 20 year old players, for those of you unaware) which is still good hockey, but definitely a step down…
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…
November is a huge month for the video game market. There have been ton of big title releases over the last few weeks, and video gamers everywhere are both rejoicing and lamenting. Rejoicing as fantastic Triple A titles are released, and lamenting because their wallets are empty. Good news for the financially struggling gamer, however,…
As you probably figured out from the title of this particular blog, here at Canadian Finance Blog we spend a lot of time talking about money. Well, that and being Canadian, eh. Every Thursday you come by (or read via subscription) and spend a few minutes with me. And for some reason, Tom keeps inviting…
Back in June, I wrote a little article about saving money for Christmas. I suggested that 6 months in advance, you start setting aside a few bucks every paycheque towards Christmas. Did you? I sure did, and I’m terribly glad that I did. Right about this time every other year, I start to stress. I…
Most people have some fairly steadfast rules regarding the amount of tip they’re willing to leave. It’s customary to tip for good customer service here in Canada, although it seems like we need some clarity around what level of service we expect versus the amount we’re willing to tip. I’ve heard that some people have…
