Tag: Education
RSP’s – What they can do for you!
It’s that time of year again when banks, credit unions and investment advisors are talking about RSP’s. There’s nothing like a deadline to prompt people to action. How can a RSP help you? Saving for your retirement is a good thing to do – even though it may seem like ages in the […]
Posted: February 19th, 2014 under CEO of the House, Money & Lifestyle, Money Savvy Tips.
Tags: Dear Piggy Bank, Education, Financial Planning, Retirement
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Take Control of Your Money in 2014! Part 5
You know your goals and what you typically spend each month. Before you compare it to your monthly income…..review the spend categories and consider which ones you could spend less on and how much. Now compare your actual expenses to your monthly income. Does it cover them? How about if you add in some […]
Posted: February 5th, 2014 under CEO of the House, Money & Lifestyle, Money Savvy Tips, Tips & Tricks.
Tags: Budget, Dear Piggy Bank, Education, Financial Planning, Money & Stress
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Take Control of Your Money in 2014! Step 4
Before we move straight to making the 2014 plan, now is a good time to consider the reasons why this might not work. Not to be negative but often I hear people say ‘I’ve tried this before’ or ‘It never seems to work’ so let’s get the barriers to success right onto the table. They […]
Posted: January 28th, 2014 under CEO of the House, Money & Lifestyle, Money Savvy Tips.
Tags: Budget, Cash Flow, Dear Piggy Bank, Education, Financial Planning, Money & Stress, Money Systems
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Birthday Present Proposal – Easy for You and Easy for Your Budget
Our kids are at the age where there opinions are becoming more and more defined. Particularly when it comes to what they prefer for presents and while I think it’s great for family (grandparents, aunties and uncles) taking the kids to chose what they would like or giving an ‘experience’, I’m sure I’m not the […]
Posted: October 9th, 2013 under CEO of the House, Money & Lifestyle, Money Savvy Tips, Tips & Tricks.
Tags: Budget, Dear Piggy Bank, Education, Kids
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The Value of Your Health
Common sense tells us that keeping in good health is the right thing to do but sometimes, you can’t control what happens. Last Friday I had knee surgery to reconstruct my ACL (due to a soccer injury) and I consider myself very lucky. Granted, going in for surgery provokes anxiety and the rehabilitation process is […]
Posted: October 3rd, 2013 under CEO of the House, Debt, Money & Lifestyle, Money Savvy Tips, Tips & Tricks, Uncategorized.
Tags: Budget, Cash Flow, Dear Piggy Bank, Education, Financial Planning, Money & Stress
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Back to School Budget Tips
It can be easy to lose track of what you’re spending on Back to School stuff. Supplies, books, clothes, courses, sports, lunches and getting set up in a new place. Here are a few very simple tips to spend a little less and save some money and they are keeping in theme with Reduce, Reuse […]
Posted: September 4th, 2013 under CEO of the House, Money & Lifestyle, Money Savvy Tips, Tips & Tricks.
Tags: Budget, Dear Piggy Bank, Education, Financial Planning
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Back to School Budgeting 101
Whether it’s flying the nest to college or sending your little chicks off to school for the first time, it’s a good idea to set a school budget. Knowing what expenses to expect and what money you have to pay for them will allow you to make wise choices. Here’s a quick and simple budget process: […]
Posted: August 16th, 2013 under CEO of the House, Money & Lifestyle, Money Savvy Tips.
Tags: Budget, Cash Flow, Education, Financial Planning, Kids
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I Think My Budget is Broken!
This may well be the case but before you think about setting a new one, ask yourself a couple questions. When was the last time you did your budget? When was the last time you looked at it? Do you compare your actual income and expenses to the ones in your budget? Have you experienced […]
Posted: June 5th, 2013 under CEO of the House, Money & Lifestyle, Money Savvy Tips, Tips & Tricks.
Tags: Budget, Cash Flow, Dear Piggy Bank, Education, Financial Planning, Money & Stress, Money Systems
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Making Your Money Management Simple – 3
Now let’s talk about timing. It’s all about cash flow – when the money comes in and when it goes out. Half of the equation is probably out of your control as your employer will pay you at the same time as everyone else! The majority of employers pay biweekly (every 2 weeks) or semi-monthly (2 times per […]
Posted: April 24th, 2013 under CEO of the House, Money & Lifestyle, Money Savvy Tips.
Tags: Budget, Cash Flow, Dear Piggy Bank, Education, Money Systems
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Taxes Done in 1, 2, 3 – Some Tips
In the last post, I suggested completing your taxes in stages. This post includes some tips around the details and making it a smooth process. We are reliant on others to provide much of the information that we need to complete our taxes and there are several ways to complete your taxes. Which do you […]
Posted: March 14th, 2013 under CEO of the House, Money & Lifestyle, Money Savvy Tips, Tips & Tricks.
Tags: Dear Piggy Bank, Education, Financial Planning, Money & Stress
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