The Mogo Blog

Book a Hotel Last Minute to save: Hotel Tonight App Review

In 2014, I want to be more spontaneous. That’s going to mean flying by the seat of my pants and leaving some decisions to the last minute. Sometimes that means spending a little more – but with the right apps, it can actually mean the opposite. Hotel Tonight [http://www.hoteltonight.com/] is one of many travel apps, but sticks out because of the great user experience it provides. How does it work? Upon opening the app, Hotel Tonight automatically detects where you are to offer hotel deals st

Fun Money Friday: Win the Philips Wake Up Light

Designed by leading sleep exerts, the Philips Wake Up Light gradually wakes you up with revitalizing, increasing light. Picture a sunrise in your room, on your own schedule. Read more about how to win, and why this will make every day a sunny day. Who wouldn’t want this? Anything that makes my wakeup better is a welcome change to the day. What it does * Uses calming sounds and increasing light to wake you up * Allows for natural wakefulness in the morning, instead of abruptly dragging out

I don't want a credit card (but can I live without one?) in 2014

Let’s face it, we all need to spend. Whether it’s online or in person, fun stuff or bills, the average Canadian has money coming in and out. Traditional credit cards make spending easy, but paying hard. Spending aftershock can leave us in total disbelief when the monthly credit card statement finally surfaces. It’s kind of like the shark in Jaws… scary while you can’t see it – and even worse when it shows up. Can 2014 be different? Will you be able to escape the credit card cycle this year, wit

5 Ways Quitting Facebook Cold Turkey Will Save You Money

“This is it! I’m out!” – Everyone, at one point. Whether you’re sick of game requests, can’t stand to see another one of your high-school-friend’s-kids, or you will go crazy if your uncle LOLZ on another one of your mobile uploads, we’ve all thought about quitting Facebook. Deactivating your account isn’t easy, you will have one fewer thing to mindlessly scroll through on the bus, and you will risk missing out on some fun social stuff – but here are 5 ways that quitting Facebook will save you

How to Throw a Last Minute Holiday Party for Less than $50

You know what they say… ‘Tis the Season (for partying, socializing, eating, drinking, and spending)’. December can be an expensive month, leaving us with the dreaded January Spending Aftershock. Smart Mogo Minds can totally avoid a cash-induced hangover by sticking to a few easy tips. That’s why we’ve put together this helpful how-to guide for hosting a great holiday party, that could have gotten budget approval from Scrooge. How Can I Spend $50 and Still Be a Good Host? In my opinion, Decembe