The Mogo Blog

Dealing with the January Crunch – What to do with Seasonal Debt

Whew. We made it! December can be one of the most enjoyable – but stressful – times of the year. There’s travel, expenses, parties and family time.  Now that December’s here, it is time for the holiday hangover.  And like most of us, you might have let the credit card run wild or over-extended yourself financially. Setting the tone with a money-smart January is a great way to get back in financial shape for the new year. Assess the Situation I know you might be avoiding it, but it’s time to c

12 Days of Christmas Contest: Santa Came To Town!

The 12 Days of Christmas Contest is behind us so we wanted to recap all the winners! We had thousands of entries and so much excitement that we think some people may have started believing in Santa again. In total we gave  away 24 prizes, 1 set in our 11 stores [http://www.mogomoney.com/find-a-store/] and 1 set on our always growing Facebook page [http://www.facebook.com/mogomoney]. Congrats again to all our winners! Day 1 | $50 Pre Paid Visa: Donna W. & Kevin D. Day 2 | Amazon Kindle: Heath

Boxing Day Blowouts – Keep Your Wallet in Check

December is the season to give gifts and share time with your loved ones, but lets be honest – after Christmas there are a ton of deals to be had and you can get what you really wanted. Boxing Day sales have become a highlight of the shopping calendar – and it’s your job to make sure that while you’re out there getting deals, you’re not actually setting yourself back more than you wanted to. Set the Budget Did you get a department store gift card, a bit of cash from your aunt, or some store c

Save on your Entertainment Budget with Netflix

Like most of you, entertainment is a big part of my budget. Little cuts can make a big difference – especially when it comes to recurring costs and subscriptions. With any high-speed internet connection, you can take a big bite out of your cable TV bill by trying out Netflix.ca [http://www.netflix.ca/]. Netflix started out primarily as a mail-based DVD delivery service. You’d ‘rent’ movies online, and they would ship you the actual DVD in the mail. When you were done, you’d send it back and rep

Get the Most out of Holiday Gift Cards

‘Tis the season for giving gifts – but also getting them. There are great ways to be sure you get the most out of presents from your loved ones, especially when those presents are store-specific gift cards. In the past 10 years, the gift of cash cards has really taken off. Some people dislike giving cash, and these cards seem a little more personal without having to worry about getting someone the wrong game, accessory or size. The Value Department stores and businesses like to push these as