When you decide you want to start eliminating your debt (as in getting rid of it completely, not just paying it off), it is easy to become overwhelmed. Whether you’re in a little debt or a lot, it can be difficult to see how you’re going to get out. While you might think it’s simple,…
Have you ever considered being debt free to be a habit? It’s probably not something we would consider often. We think of habits as things like eating healthy and exercising, something that is a regular practice. But being debt free definitely falls into this category. You see, spending money is a habit, accumulating debt is…
How do you feel when you start talking about money? A little uncomfortable? Feel like you need to change the topic quickly? Perhaps you’re embarrassed or ashamed of your bank balance and credit card bill? Our financial self confidence can take a massive hit when we are in a less than favourable financial situation. But…
We all know that the way to save more money is to spend less than what we earn – pretty simple right? But when it comes to day to day activities, it’s the little tweaks that can make the biggest impact on how much money you actually do save. It’s the simple ways to save…
Managing your money well has less to do with simply making sure your bills are paid on time (although this is an absolute must) and more to do with how you feel about money. I know, all with the feels, but it’s so true. Does talking about money make you nervous? Does it make you…
Want to save money but you’re not sure where to start? Almost everyone can find some way to save a little extra money if they’re creative enough and determined enough. Here’s some inspiration for ways you can save money today to help you achieve your financial goals. 1 – Shop Around This is one of…
You know when you’re at the point where the idea of going grocery shopping seems like a bit of a luxury, and instead, you’re just trying to get by and eat when you don’t have any money? Or maybe you’re just stuck for some ideas of budget friendly things to eat. Most of us have…
Controlling your finances isn’t something that we just know how to do. It’s a skill that we need to learn, and a habit that we need to implement. Creating these financial habits that you can include in your day to day activities will help you keep control of your finances and will help you achieve…
Our metabolisms play a huge role in our overall health. Metabolism is a process that converts the food we eat into energy. Unfortunately, our metabolisms tend to slow down as we age, especially once we’re over 30. When your metabolism slows down, you may notice some physical changes – you may have less energy and…
When it comes to budgeting, people usually fall into one of two camps. They get so excited, love crunching the numbers and seeing their money work for them, create spreadsheets or use pretty planners, and are giddy at the thought of the numbers adding up perfectly (wait… is that just me?) or they feel that…