It’s taken five years of working multiple jobs to earn a substantial income from side hustling Earning a living means something different to each one of us. For some, it’s about finding a way to make ends meet and for others, it’s making ends meet but wanting the satisfaction of earning more than the minimum. […]

This journal forces you to sit down and get comfortable addressing your money Given the current economic climate, it’s not likely that any of us are thinking too far into the future. Instead, the focus is on what our lives will look like just one or two months from now. For that reason, I’ve shifted […]

remind yourself that you cannot change what has happened with your financial situation Everyone across the world is currently drudging through uncharted territory because of COVID-19. And honestly, the information available about the current economy and otherwise is overwhelming.  I feel like I’m continually flooded with data and statistics that terrify me, and it’s become […]

It’s hard to balance the desire to support others in their time of need or protect yourself It’s a difficult time. Right now, a lot of us are struggling financially, and without knowing what the next few months have in store, a lot of us are looking to cut costs and beef up our emergency […]

It doesn’t have to be all business and all productivity at a time like this First of all, I want to personally thank (not) COVID-19 for being the sole contributing factor in many upcoming events cancellations. While it’s easy to understand why we must forgo all social activity for the time being – it’s not […]

It’s okay to feel unproductive The current pandemic, COVID-19, has barred down on bricks and mortar offices and encouraged most employees to work from home if possible. As an introvert, and as someone who has worked from home for a few years now, I’ve become an expert in separating work from play and also finding […]

Putting goals to paper is a powerful tool that has a significant impact on your ability to achieve them Ever since middle school, I’ve kept a journal. It used to be a dramatic look into my day to day life, lists of my favourite activities, my current crushes and the bottom to top rankings for […]

I’m constantly comparing myself to influencers I see online Social media used to be a different space than it is today. I used to open Instagram and expect to see several of my friend’s dinners and a lot of cute photos of family and dogs. Now, when I log in to social media platforms, it’s […]

There are lower expense fees and better options for your financial future If you haven’t started to get the tax-season itch yet, don’t worry. There is still some time before you have to get going on filing your paperwork and getting organized. In fact, you still have time to do last-minute contributions or transfers to […]

my focus is on learning to find joy in workouts again Working out is hard to do, she says, four weeks into her “new year, fitter me” resolution that no one asked to hear. But seriously – if you work out or want to work out but can’t get around to doing it, you know […]