As I mentioned in my last post, I’m really trying to get my finances in order in 2014. After sitting down and building a realistic budget with my husb...

Getting ready to reduce my debt in 2014!
After my final shopping spree on Boxing Day yesterday, I got home and was utterly exhausted. I’m not sure if any of you can relate to my mixed feeling...

4 ways to stop last minute impulse buys…
Every year it feels like it’s the same – I buy gifts for my friends and family all year round but for some reason it always feels like there is a majo...

How I Found out More about Protecting My Purchases
About a month ago I decided to enter the digital age, bite the bullet and buy a tablet computer. I was really hesitant for quite a while – as I am wit...

4 ways I became a financial role model for my kids…
Since I had my first child, life has never been the same. At first, my husband and I couldn’t believe how our spending went up with our first little o...

5 ways I’m Planning on Avoiding the January Blues…
As I started to dust my decorations off for the holiday season, I was genuinely excited about buying my friends and family some gifts and kicking off ...

Are you set to cash back?
I can’t believe it’s the end of 2013 already and the holidays are nearly here. I love the holiday season and this year I’m even more excited. The reas...

Hmm…Should I get a payday loan for the holidays?
Many of you may relate to my dilemma – I’ve got so many Christmas gifts to buy but I have no idea where the money is going to come from. Lately, I’ve ...