Posts Tagged ‘Saving Money’

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.