Back to School Savings Tips

Back to school time is usually a stressful yet exciting time for parents and children alike, filled with new school supplies for the hopeful new school year. This year is beginning to look a little different with many schools switching to online learning for the foreseeable…

How to budget for Post Secondary Education

Figuring out your finances for post-secondary can be an extremely stressful time for many students due to the costs of tuition. For many students this will be their first time on their own so having a budget tailored to them can cut stress and overspending, while also….

Let’s talk about budgeting

Let’s talk about budgeting, more so how to budget during a recession. I know what you’re thinking: budgeting and recession are two dirty words we don’t want to think about, but now more than ever we need to face them.

Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) and Debt

The fear of missing out (FOMO) is massive now. A new Credit Karma survey of 1,050 Canadians aged 19-39 shows half of young adults have spent money they didn’t have and gone into debt in order to keep up with their peers.

Holiday activities that cost (almost) nothing

Home / Blog / Financial This Monday is a Civic Holiday in Ontario, which means for most an extra day to relax and a four-day week ahead of us. While this should be something to look forward to, it can be a cause of stress to some as they plan ways to spend it. Occasionally […]

Ottawa Summer Staycation

Summer is here in full blast with heat waves and summer sun! But with Covid-19, summer travels aren’t happening this year. So, to beat those stay at home blues we have created the best Ottawa staycation guide to fun, sun and social distance activities. First on the list is sun filled activities: Go for a […]

Financial wellness and what it really looks like

Home / Blog / Financial Healthby Katie Weber In this era of practicing self care it seems we often forget how important financial self care really is. I don’t mean in the sense of treating yourself to something material, but the stress relief associated with beginning to understand your finances. The same way that self […]

Talking Finances with Family

Home / Blog / Financial / Savings & Retirement by Katie Weber Money and stress go hand in hand and there are countless statistics to prove it. So why is talking about money with family and loved ones such a taboo topic? Today (and every day) we are going to bridge that gap so talking […]

The tax deadline is quickly approaching

Home / Blog / Taxes The tax deadline is quickly approaching, which if you didn’t know, is June 1st, (how are we almost in June?!) which is why we decided to put together our best tax tips for getting them done with ease along with free software to make the job that much easier. 1. Know […]

COVID-19 in Canada How to Manage Your Finances in Uncertain Times

Home / Blog / Covid-19 / Financial by Janet Doyle Many Canadians are facing uncertainty as the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic changes our ability to work, pay our bills, keep a roof over our heads and put food on the table. As businesses are forced to shut their doors, many employees are being laid […]