It might seem like you’re the only person in the world who is struggling to manage their money Talking about money can be intimidating if you’re dipping your toes into personal finance for the first time. It can be even more intimidating if you have to speak to a financial professional or someone at the […]

You might think you need big money to invest in real estate It’s no secret that one of the oldest ways to invest in real estate is through buying actual property. But what if you don’t want to sell your kidney to compete in a bidding war in today’s market?  Aside from this, maybe you […]

So many of us unknowingly deal with money based on how we are raised Spending guilt is something that many people experience when it comes to their money. According to a 2019 survey, consumers say they feel guilty about every one in five purchases they make. They spend around $89 every week that they feel guilty […]

Therapy has always been a place where I feel safe to speak my mind Do you ever feel like life is something that you can’t quite get a handle on? I’ve been there. One of my new favourite songs, Numb Little Bug by Em Beihold, says it best: Do you ever get a little bit […]

It’s okay to change your mind This article is a follow-up to “Is Tiny Living for You?”  Despite my affinity for the tiny house lifestyle, I found that buying a tiny home, especially as my first property, didn’t make sense once I dug into the numbers.  One of the main reasons I was interested in […]

If all you do is make monthly payments, you’re not practicing building wealth. In his best-selling book, Atomic Habits, James Clear eloquently suggests: “We don’t rise to the level of our goals, we fall to the level of our systems.” For most people, establishing a savings system while climbing out of debt is an excellent long-term strategy. It seems […]

something as small as meal planning made me excited for a Monday morning Meal planning and meal prep have always been my mortal enemy. It’s not because I don’t like the idea of having everything planned and organized for my week or because I don’t like leftovers. But rather, the actual planning and preparation that […]

Life is a lot easier with a partner who is on board to split all of life’s responsibilities People hate to admit their privilege. It’s a hard pill to swallow. To have to admit that some aspects of your life have given you an easier path than others. But ignoring or denying that you have […]

Sometimes with money, the answer isn’t in a budget, spending detox or frozen credit card. When it comes to finding motivation, brainstorming new ways to approach challenges, or literally any type of struggle with your money — it’s impossible to know where to begin. I say this, because I have been searching for the answers […]

Your wallet will love these low-cost activities This year has been a blur, and it’s crazy that we’re approaching the end of 2021 already. But, before we look to what the new year may hold, I’m very excited to be nearing the holidays, my favourite time of year. While the holidays should be a time […]