Happy New Year! If you didn’t get around to sorting out your finances before or over the holidays, don’t worry, Dear Piggy Bank will catch you up. Start the new year with a plan that will make you feel like you have your finances under control and your money working for you. It’s easier than […]

2013 is just around the corner. The holiday season always goes so quickly and financial planning gets but a smidgeon of a thought. No one wants to spend their time crunching numbers and thinking about a budget but here are just a couple things on your list to do before the end of 2012 to […]

Without an army of elves, being prepared for the holiday season is a challenge and as time ticks by, it becomes more difficult to stick to a budget. It’s the old ‘supply and demand’. As shoppers and mailers get down to the wire, the prices go up! We pay more for convenience, we pay more […]

No matter how organized we plan to be, the holiday season has a habit of sneaking up on us and before you know it, there are events to attend and gifts to buy. A bit here and a bit there has a sneaky way of adding up and can be tricky to keep track of. […]

How are you doing? It’s almost impossible to become financially literate overnight but if you’ve taken the opportunity to put the basics in place, you’ll be well on your way. This doesn’t mean that it takes care of itself but I think you’ll find the amount of time you spend managing your financial affairs will […]

Once you know the ins and outs of your household finances it’s time to decide where you’d like to go, make a map, put gas in the car and get on the road. GOALS: Having a destination in mind may not be how everyone likes to travel but without specific goals, the probability of achieving […]

November is Financial Literacy Month but what does that mean to you? The last post included the definition by the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada and the key message was for individuals to have enough knowledge to confidently and responsibly manage their finances. I think for many, these words come with some big and perhaps […]

This is a question that can make many of us look at our shoes or up to the sky. It is more than understanding definitions and financial tools such as debt and bank accounts. The question is whether we make good choices and have a strong handle on our financial affairs. November is Financial Literacy […]

Who thinks you need a budget for Halloween? It’s a fun occasion whether you’re hitting the town or taking little ones on a Halloween adventure it’s celebrated with parties, costumes, tricks and treats. The question is … Is there room in your current budget to cover the festivities? It doesn’t have to cost a lot […]

I love my husband dearly but honestly, reaching financial goals involved less conversation (i.e. communication) when I was a single! This may be stating the obvious but you’d think this is something we’d be good at….at least on the same page. He does have a degree in Economics and a MBA and I as an […]