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International Travel Tips: Save Money and Stay Connected

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Disclosure: AlwaysOnlineWireless supplied me with a SIM card and prizes to give away. As always, all opinions international travel tips are my own.  Traveling Internationally is one of our most favourite things to do as a family. Experiencing new cultures, eating new foods and meeting people….you can’t get much better than that. Over the last… Read more about International Travel Tips: Save Money and Stay Connected

13 Tips To Save Money at the Grocery Store

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This week I’ve visited both Global Calgary and Breakfast Television Calgary to talk about how to save money at the grocery store. Here are some of my favourite tips from my segments and a few more that didn’t make it in (those segments are short, yo). I hope they help you shave a bit off… Read more about 13 Tips To Save Money at the Grocery Store

6 Tips for Affording Extracurricular Activities!

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It’s back to school time and BOY is it expensive. School fees, supplies, clothes and activity fees can leave you (and your bank account) reeling. We know that you don’t want to cut back on your kids’ fun, so here are some great tips for affording extracurricular activities to make it a little less painful. But… Read more about 6 Tips for Affording Extracurricular Activities!

Safeguarding Your Personal Finances During an Economic Downturn

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Times are tough in Calgary right now. The drop in the cost of oil has meant that many companies are cutting wages or worse, laying people off. Unfortunately a layoff can often come out of left field and leave you wondering how to keep your personal finances in the black. For me, money worries can lead… Read more about Safeguarding Your Personal Finances During an Economic Downturn

Do You Feel Financially #LifeReady

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Being a grown up is hard. When I was a child, I couldn’t wait to grow up. In my mind it meant that I could do whatever I want and eat ALL THE CHOCOLATE. I didn’t realize that it also meant learning to pay bills, live within your means and realizing just because you could… Read more about Do You Feel Financially #LifeReady

What to Keep On Hand for Quick Dinners

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  Last week I admitted that I haven’t been excited about cooking lately. Recipes with long and unique ingredient lists are just not my thing right now. Instead, I have focussed on keeping my kitchen stocked with things that I can use to make quick dinners that my family loves. While it may lead to… Read more about What to Keep On Hand for Quick Dinners

Tips for Affording Your Next Experiential Vacation

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  Traveling means so many things to different people. For some, travel is all about going from point A to point B. For others it is a chance to escape, relax and do nothing. While others use travel as a way to experience the world in a different way than they do at home. Our… Read more about Tips for Affording Your Next Experiential Vacation

Canadian Tax Changes You Should Know

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Tax time is upon us and it stresses me right out. I know that many of you are the keener types have it all under control but I am still in the digging through the shoebox of receipts part of the process. After I get everything organized I will be dumping it all on the… Read more about Canadian Tax Changes You Should Know