As I kicked back on my girlfriend’s comfy chair (she was running a yard sale at her parents for the day, and mine is decidedly less-comfy!) last Saturday afternoon, I took some time to reflect on my situation. On one hand I’ve made some great progress over the past year, but on the other I […]
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Winding Down Friday: Toronto’s Smallest House
I love tiny houses..I think the efficiency and cozy feel to them is great. I recently came across this video of a small house in Toronto and thought it would be fun to share it with you! I think I’ll need something a *little* bigger for my girlfriend and I, and the price is a […]
Money Project: Track Every Penny
I’ll be the first to admit I’ve never been a fan of stringent budgeting. I’ve always worried that following every cent that goes in and out of your accounts would lead to a certain amount of personal finance burnout. Think about it. If you go on a stupidly strict diet, and you’re hungry and miserable […]
Winding Down Friday: How Much Credit is Too Much?
I read a LOT of personal finance books and other investment related articles, news, media, etc. and I’m always somewhat concerned by the line of thinking that debt is ok to have. Books like Rich Dad Poor Dad explain that it’s ok to use leverage to your advantage as long as you’re not in […]
The Beauty of Simple Budgeting
Everyone seems to have their own proper way of budgeting. Some advocate tracking every penny that goes in and out of your bank account so that nothing falls through the cracks and all of your money can be utilized to maximum affect. Others believe that a flexible spending plan with loose guidelines makes it easy […]