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The Best Budgeting Apps to Manage Your Money
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One of the easiest ways to take control of your money is to use a budgeting apps. But there are so many out there, how do you know what’s the best budgeting app to use? Which budgeting app will work best for you depends on your personal preferences, whether or not you’re willing to pa...
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How To Save Money On Travel In Your 20’s
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Travelling in your 20’s can be tough. You want to see the world, but quite often, you don’t have the budget to do so. To complicate things further, COVID-19 has pretty much put a stop on international travel, so who knows when you’ll be able to go abroad again. When it comes to travelling on...Th...
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How To Make $1,000 Fast
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Most of us have all been in a financial bind before. And when those moments happen, you want to make money, and you want to do it fast. It may not happen instantly, but you can definitely earn $1,000 fast by using some pretty simple methods! Here are some ways you can make money fast:...The post ...
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8 Ways I Cut My Spending
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For me, there’s something about the fresh, fall air that makes me want to embrace new beginnings and improved habits. As a recent grad, I realized I don’t have any big academic goals this season which urged me to take a close look at my finances and make improving them a top priority....
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How Much Plastic Surgery Really Costs
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If you’re thinking of getting some work done, you probably already have an idea of how much plastic surgery costs. Plastic surgery isn’t cheap! Depending on the work you’re getting done, your bill can come int at anywhere from a few hundred dollars to over $10,000 for one single...
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The Funnel of Financial Privilege
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Privilege is a loaded word, and a concept that is still complicated and misunderstood by many. I won’t do it great justice here, but it’s something worth discussing when it comes to personal finance. I recently stumbled upon an article titled, Millennials Who Are Financially...
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21 Bad Spending Habits You Need To Break
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None of us are perfect spenders! In fact, we probably all have a lot more in common than we’d think when it comes to our spending habits. Sometimes we need a little nudge to realize how our spending habits are impacting our personal finances, so we’ve compiled a list of bad spending h...
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How To Maximize PC Optimum Points For More Free Stuff
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Many establishments offer rewards programs for loyal customers. And if you don’t take advantage of these programs, you could really be missing out. The PC Optimum rewards program is an awesome way to earn free stuff while you’re spending! What Are PC Optimum Points? PC Optimum points ...
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How to Withdraw From Your RRSP Without Paying Tax
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The Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) is a tax-sheltered investment account for Canadians to save for retirement. However, there may be times in your life where you need to access your money in this account before you retire. In these incidences, you want to ensure you withdraw from your ...
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5 Ways I Turned My Side Hustle Into My Primary Income
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I started working when I was fourteen. I was just beginning high school and working part time in the food services industry. Seven years later and I’ve worked a total of ten different jobs! This work has ranged from food services to nannying to hospitality and now, proudly, I work full time...
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Check Your Financial Privilege
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Advice in the personal finance community has always been catered toward at those who already have money to spare. Even with the audience broadening in recent years, many aspects of the money business continues to exclude the impoverished. Those who perpetuate these aspects also feed into continui...
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4 Strategies I Used To Save $100,000 by Age 25
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Three years ago, I made a deal with myself: I wanted to have $100,000 saved when I’m 25. But I didn’t mind if it didn’t happen until the day before my 26th birthday. One of my biggest priorities in life has always been to save as much money as possible. I owe much of that [...] The post 4 Strateg...
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I’m Frugal, But I’m Still Buying a $50,000 Car
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Those who know me know I am a frugal shopper. When I do shop, I like to spend money on good food, experiences, and on items for my home. So now that my 2006 Honda is starting to show signs of ageing, I need to adjust my budget so that I can buy a new [...] The post I’m Frugal, But I’m...
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I Need The New KOHO Metal Card!
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Not sure if you’ve seen it yet, but my favorite fintech brand KOHO is releasing a stunning metal card for all your spending needs. The new KOHO metal card is done up in gorgeous pink & gold and gives you all the perks of KOHO with a little bit more luxury in your wallet.  If [...] ...
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How I Paid Off Over $21,000 of Student Loan Debt in Under 22 Months
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I graduated from my Bachelor of Science degree owing over $21,000. I managed to pay it off in less than 22 months.  How I amassed nearly $22,000 in student loan debt in the first place I took out my first student loan in my second year of university. I can’t remember the original amoun...
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