The Mogo Blog

Tax Time Crunch Is Here: 3 Savings Tips

Well – here we are. It’s getting late in April, and that means the deadline for doing your taxes is nearly here! Avoid any unnecessary fees – or hopefully get a good return – by filing before the April 30, 2011 deadline in Canada. It’s been said that ‘the only two things that are guaranteed in life are death and taxes‘. That really feels true during this time of year. But don’t sweat it. There is still time to complete your return and do it as cost-effectively as possible. Whether you’re a ta

Make Your Own Popcorn & Save Big Bucks

You can read a lot of financial advice out there that tells you to cut back and remove unnecessary expenses from your life – but sometimes you just need to treat yourself. A while back, I told you about supplementing your entertainment budget with Netflix [http://bog.mogo.ca/save-on-your-entertainment-budget-with-netflix/] instead of hitting the theatre to see movies with your family… now I’m a big fan of saving cash while sitting on my couch – but I miss one big part of the movie-going exper

4 Crazy Ways to Stop Credit Card Debt Before it Starts

Credit Card Problems? We’ve all been there – trust me. But here are some (possibly insane) ways to stop the pain of credit card over-spending. Credit cards can be easy to get, and that’s part of the problem. Cash (that you don’t actually have) is easy to access and spend, which can cause a mountain of debt to deal with. When this happens, it’s time to sort out your credit card habits. Here are some ways to stop the over-spending pain before it even starts. While all of them might not be for yo

St. Patrick’s Day is Coming: Save Some Green

Whether you’re going to celebrate with green oatmeal, green beer or green salad, you’ve definitely got a chance to save some cash this St. Patrick’s Day – or any day of the year. If you’re anything like me, St. Patrick’s Day is a good excuse to meet up with a few friends for a few pints*. This can definitely be an expensive exercise if you don’t do a bit of pre-planning. Here’s a few tips to cut down on those expenses while still having a good time out: Have a Budget I know when I go out, my

Spring Break Planning for Families: Teaching your kids to budget

With spring break just around the corner, I’m sure the kids are already asking, “Where are we going?!?”, “Are we headed to DisneyLand?!?!”. Even if you’re not on your way to The Happiest Place on Earth, you can still have a great time with your kids, and use this as a learning/saving opportunity for the whole family. Now you can tell them, you’ve got something great planned, and you need their help. Whether you’re setting a big goal, or a small one, everyone in the family will be able to pitch