Saving Money

While reviewing my budget spreadsheet recently I noticed that our grocery bill has really been creeping upwards lately.  I realize the cost of food has increased and, now there are only the two of us at home, we tend to buy more convenience and semi-luxury items, but it still seems too high. I’m determined to…

I wouldn’t exactly call myself cheap (although some family members may disagree) but I hate to spend money unnecessarily and I like to consider myself thrifty or frugal. To promote my thrift I like to read books or articles with money saving tips but I’m invariably disappointed with the advice. Suggestions to turn out the…

I researched the rebates our governments offer for making your home more energy efficient. With the ecoEnergy retrofit program, homeowners are eligible to receive up to $5,000 in grants.

This is the time of year when my doorbell rings constantly with little tykes offering up their pleas for me to purchase something from their school, team or organization fundraisers.

We are so conditioned to simply buying a new item that we think we need or want, but there are other ways of getting these items without adding to your clutter and saving you money. Here are 9 ways to avoid buying things you don’t need:

Enter ING Direct, the pioneer of no fee banking in Canada. This was the excuse I was looking for to finally switch over completely to no fee banking.

You can save tons of money and still have loads of fun if you opt for a staycation. That’s when you stay home and pretend you are on vacation.

E-post is a free online service offered by Canada Post where you can receive and manage your financial documents and pay bills online.

Companies spend billions of dollars on advertising to entice you away from the competition, but why is it that when you are an established customer you no longer get any perks or discounts to keep you happy with them?