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 […]

Tiny homes come in many shapes and sizes If you’ve been considering moving into a tiny home but you are not sure where to start, you’ve come to the right place!  I have long had a personal interest — okay, borderline obsession — with tiny houses since I first saw one in 2015 on a […]

don’t feel discouraged to ask questions The bear and the bull. An unlikely pair that has very little meaning in the real world but hold a heavyweight in the world of finance. The terms “bull market” and “bear market” are popular financial jargon. I came across this type of jargon when I first entered the […]

every time I read a new book, I feel myself looking at life differently Reading a good book is one of my favourite ways to unplug and unwind. But, after becoming a mom, it slowly slipped away as something I felt I could squeeze into my daily routine. So, at the start of this year, […]

I did the incredibly nerdy thing and read our policy cover to cover You know how they always say, “having a pet is expensive” and “you should prepare for a pet emergency?” Yeah, nothing could have described my 2020 pet ownership journey better. (Which, like, awesome. 2020 didn’t have enough going on.) Over the seven years we […]

Relearning how to spend responsibly can feel scary If you’ve been working towards a significant financial goal for a while now, the day you finally achieve your *ideal* number should feel like a dream come true. But, sometimes, what’s more complex than actually saving up enough money to make a significant purchase is following through […]

I’ve noticed things drastically change when you approach milestones at different rates from others Talking about money isn’t everyone’s cup of tea. Okay, let me be blunter here. It’s hardly anyone’s cup of tea. In fact, the only cup of tea that it reminds me of is the XL peppermint tea I ordered from Tim […]

Sarah interviews her mom about how money has changed Travelling on the train with my mom on our first mother-daughter trip in years felt like the perfect time to pick her brain on her financial journey. I meant to do this interview for a while, as my mom was a big inspiration for me growing […]

I’ll always be on board to try new ways to break bad habits Welcome to the Internet. On your left, you’ll find anonymous accounts throwing shade about people they’ve likely never met. On your right, you’ll see people aggressively offering their opinion based on research that merely includes personal experience. In front of you is […]

The best thing you can do in the early stages is to offer your emotional support As someone who has been on both sides of a personal loan, I have seen both successful repayments and damaged relationships from unpaid debts. Aside from simply lending them money, how else can we help our loved ones when […]