Tips and tricks to spend without guilt. How do you do it? There are many expenses such as ‘needs’ that don’t attract guilt. They may cause anxiety but the thing is that we need them ….. right? That’s the big question. Knowing the difference between needs and wants and making wise choices. Shelter and food […]

Do you feel guilty about what you spend? Maybe both. The way we think and feel about money can be very different for women and men. The psychology of money. To have your personal finances under control can mean a great sense of power. I’m not talking about being ‘rich’ but having confidence that you […]

Or is your money in control of you? Ladies, it’s time to take charge! Money is a tool which we all use to varying degrees. Some people can live on very little, some enjoy extravagances and indulgences while the majority work hard to make ends meet.

It does take some effort and the desire to make choices but reaching financial goals can be quite straightforward. Here is a quick ‘how-to’.

Part 3: What tools to use, how to start and a case study.

This is a big question and whether you’ve started to save for your retirement or not, the mere thought of it can cause anxiety. Next week Dear Piggy Bank will explore this topic and provide some useful tips to make informed decisions and get started including how to calculate what you will need, determine what […]

I thought we might finish the holiday season under budget this year. Realistically we will be $200 over budget. We can deal with that. Especially since January is generally more low key. It can be a challenge repaying the holiday bills at the same time as your paycheck decreases (those pesky EI and CPP deductions […]

Preparing for the holiday season and wondering what to do about your personal finances can both generate anxiety. Time ticks by until the holiday season is upon us – whether we’re ready or not! Money matters are similar in the sense that they don’t go away and problems don’t solve themselves. The remedies and tips […]

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. […]