I’ve previously talked about my love affair with online shopping, it’s by far the best way to shop in my humble opinion. I find the products to be generally cheaper, though you need to do some shopping around and everything gets delivered right to me. But you can save more money by shopping with Rakuten, so let’s talk about how I get cash back using
Free Personal Finance Courses to Improve Your Money Knowledge
A few weeks back I wrote about why everyone should learn about personal finance, and the more I think about it the better of an idea I think it is. So, to lend a hand to those who might be interested but not quite enough to find the information on their own, I thought I would create a quick and easy list on some great
Master Eating Healthier on a Budget
One of my newest endeavours is to find ways that see me eating healthier on a budget. I’m currently trying out a dairy-free diet to see if it combats an autoimmune disease that I have, and what I’m finding is eating healthy is really expensive. I’m not sure why a bag of chips is way cheaper than a pack of organic strawberries, but someone somewhere
Here’s Why You Should Track Your Spending
Where did all of my money go? This is a regular thought of mine, and yet, I never seem to be able to answer the question. Which is why I started to track my spending. Yes, it’s a big task. Yes, it’s sometimes cringe-worthy. And, yes, you should still track your spending. Chances are you make a lot of small purchases that you never really
Make Extra Cash by Selling Things You Don’t Use
Chances are there are SO MANY things lying around your house that are in perfect (or near-perfect) condition that you simply don’t use. And if you find yourself needing (or simply wanting) a to make extra cash—and maybe even space, you can totally sell those things! I’m in the middle of a move, and it turns out I have a lot of stuff and things
Do You Need Renters Insurance?
The amount of people that live without renters insurance completely boggles my mind. I understand the plight of the budget-conscious (or budget mandatory?) young adult, but to me, this is a necessary purchase and it’s so low cost. What is renters insurance? Renters insurance, also referred to as tenants insurance, is a type of home insurance you can (and should) purchase if you’re renting an
Is Amazon Prime Worth It?
I’m an avid online shopper. I love the ease, convenience and money-saving aspects of picking out what I need on my phone or laptop (I shop both evenly). Due to my online shopping habits, I feel I’m uniquely qualified to answer the question: is Amazon Prime worth it. What is Amazon Prime? Before we answer the question “is Amazon Prime worth it” we need to
Remote Worker? You Might Be Eligible for These Home Office Tax Deduction Perks
If you’re a remote worker or someone who works out of your home, even if you don’t own your own company, chances are there are a few home office tax deduction expenses that you’re not taking advantage of. From a portion of your rent to part of your phone and internet bills, there are a ton of things that those who work from home have
5 Ways to Make Money Doing Nothing
We could all use a little more money, couldn’t we? I know I could. But there are only so many hours in the day. If only there was a way to make money doing nothing so you could relax and enjoy the latest Netflix binge and still bring in the cash. Oh wait, there are! I’ve got six great ideas that can continue to make
Habits to Build a Good Credit Score
Wondering what you can do to build or maintain your good credit score? Credit scores are important for a lot of things from renting an apartment to buying a car, but building a good one can seem like a real mystery. So, here are a few tips and tricks to ensure you’re working on that great score! Use Your Credit Like Debit If you’re trying