You Need A Budget, here’s why

January 10, 2022.Reading time 9 minutes.

Hey everyone, Happy new year. It’s a new year and if you are anything like me, you’ve written your 2022 goals and are looking forward to smashing all your goals this year.

4 Steps to Building your Emergency Fund

November 23, 2021.Reading time 6 minutes.

Well, hi there! Today I’ll be talking all about emergency funds, what they are, where to save them and 4 easy steps to set up your emergency fund. What is an emergency fund? It is money saved up for unexpected events and emergencies (when life happens).

5 Things to Look out for In A Financial Accountability Partner

November 9, 2021.Reading time 7 minutes.

Hey guys, Today, I’ll be sharing about a financial accountability partner and some things you should look out for in picking one. Luckily enough, I got answers from people on instagram in last week’s episode of your money stories. Now is a good time to follow me on instagram to be a part of the […]

How to Save when your take home pay is barely enough

November 2, 2021.Reading time 6 minutes.

In my last finance post, I spoke on ways to increase your income because let’s be honest, sometimes what you are taking enough is barely enough to pay the bills talk more of saving. I know the last thing you probably want to hear is someone telling you it is possible to save when your […]

7 ways to increase your income & 10+ side hustle ideas

October 21, 2021.Reading time 7 minutes.

I’ve spoken a bit about cutting down on expenses, creating a budget and saving which is a great first step in getting your financial act together. But, sometimes, what you currently have isn’t enough to help cover all your expenses or even get you to the financial goals you have set aside for yourself. A […]

Preparing for the Holidays

October 15, 2021.Reading time 5 minutes.

Christmas is reportedly one of the most expensive holidays in the year. Think about it, the prices of travel tickets go up and there seems to be some activity to do every other day (Christmas parties, dinners, brunch, shows, carols, etc). And the malls are filled with stores that simply scream ‘BUY ME, I am […]

Understanding Credit Cards

September 20, 2021.Reading time 5 minutes.

How it works The banks or financial institutions give you some money (credit limit) that you can borrow from to fund expenses with the expectation that you would pay it back. When you don’t pay this money back, you get charged interest. No, a credit card isn’t a bank card with free money.

TFSA vs RRSP: What’s right for me?

April 27, 2021.Reading time 6 minutes.

Hey all, this is a quick post explaining the difference between a TFSA and RRSP which one is the best to contribute towards to as well as some tax consequences to keep in mind while investing in any of these accounts. TFSA: Tax free savings account Tax free savings account is a savings and investment […]

How can i reduce my tax bill?

March 18, 2021.Reading time 10 minutes.

If I got a dollar for how many times I got asked this, haha. Here are some deductions and credits you are allowed to claim in the 2020 tax year that could help your reduce your tax bill and maybe get you a refund. Also some things for you to keep in mind as you […]