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Save $100 in 10 Minutes: Go on a Savings Bender

When’s the last time you read a personal finance blog that told you to go nuts with your money? Buckle up, because I’m just about to… but not in the way that you’re hoping for. This concept was introduced to me by a friend of mine that likes to live it up on weekends. He takes trips, eats out constantly and generally appears to be loose with his cash. I asked him about it, and he told me that his finances go in two different extremes: He’s either very loose or very tight, and plans them both ac

Save $100 in 10 Minutes: New Paycheque Strategies That are Quick and Easy

I know when payday comes, the last thing you want to think about is budgeting, but here are some easy techniques that will help stretch your cash when it hits your account. Getting into these small habits will take about 10 minutes/month and wind up saving you well over the recommended $100. 5-10% Into Savings This isn’t exciting, but you’ll thank me later. If you’re able to sock away this much of your cash on each paycheque, it will make a major difference on your bottom line. As we discusse

Clean the Closet and Make Some Cash

While this blog has a lot to do with Smart Spending, here is an opportunity for some Smart Earning. Take a look around your place. If it’s anything like mine, you’re going to spot some clutter. There are hobbies that never caught on, games you don’t play anymore, and probably a chair that sees fewer butts than an airline ashtray. Why not turn some of that mess into cash? Stop living in an episode of Hoarders and take this opportunity to earn some bucks for something you will use. You’ll thank

Smart Spending: Plan Your Super Bowl Party Now

The NFL playoffs are rolling along, and even Canada has football fever. As a big sports fan myself, it’s never to early to start planning your Super Bowl party. At this point in the playoffs, we don’t know who’s going to be in the big game, but you can know where you’re going to watch it. Circle your calendars, because the Super Bowl is here on February 6. Pick the Venue Whether you’re there to eat the food, watch the game or watch the commercials, you’re going to want a good place to catch t