Weekends away are so much fun! Whether it is skiing, camping, shopping or visiting, it feels like a proper break from work. After having children, the logistics and destinations change quite a bit but one thing doesn’t…how quickly the cost can add up. Even if you carpool and share meals and accommodation, you typically spend […]

It’s that time of year again….time to put the snow tires on. The snow has arrived early this year. Typically we see snow in Vancouver for a few days once or twice during the winter. This year it seems to have arrived very early! I scheduled a maintenance visit combined with putting snow tires on. […]

Thanksgiving and Halloween have been and gone. The holiday season is fast approaching…..and that means socializing, shopping, cards, family and busy schedules. Here are a few suggestions to reduce the anxiety that can come along with all the fun.

Dear Piggy Bank’s objective is to provide you with a clear and simple plan. Whatever financial riddle you’re trying to solve, we can help. Several specific services identified but it doesn’t have to fit exactly in the box for Dear Piggy Bank to be of assistance. The process for any service starts with defining and […]

As a result of new Canadian legislation, credit card companies must show the amount of time it will take to repay the amount owing on the credit card if only the minimum payment is made. It is calculated on the current balance.

How to explain this to children? My daughters noticed the poppies that newscasters were wearing on their blazers and asked what they were. I explained that they are worn in honour of Canadian soldiers that had fought in past wars and for those who currently serve our country. I went on to explain that some […]

This is not a ‘favourite thing’ however most of us face these choices on a regular basis. They may involve large amounts of money (vehicle – new vs. used, buy vs. rent) or small amounts of money (daily coffee – buy vs. home brewed, vacation). Either way, making smart and informed decisions gets you what […]

Just like a business, effectively managing your inventory at home can mean time and money. If you do it well, you will spend less money and have more time.

It sounds like a simple question but many of us aren’t always certain what the relationship is between cash flow, assets, liabilities and net worth.