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Financial Secrets Every Job Quitter Should Know

You hate your job so much that you want to quit. You even hate it so much that you want to quit today. Of course, this can happen. However, are you prepared for this? Have you factored in your everyday expenses?

While it is your personal choice to decide when to quit a position, it is also important to realize this decision has to be owned. If quitting your job …

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Learn How Leaders Maintain Their Composure and Remain Secure

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Life  is demanding and stressful. For many Canadian families there is constant worry or some form of anxiety lurking.   Sometimes it comes from simply feeling like you’re trying to do it all.  And sometimes life is just difficult period. Natural leaders have discovered ways to manage stress and maintain their composure in order to stay ahead of the game. Canadian professionals who can learn how to overcome personal problems on …

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Tips to Avoid My 5 Personal Money Mistakes

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Finances can be confusing to many young Canadians across British Columbia --and stressful, I know this personally. It is never easy admitting mistakes we might have made in the past, especially when it comes to your money and spending--but it is the only way you can really transform for the better.

Now, it is common to make money mistakes in your 20's and 30's, and even sometimes into your more …

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What Money Lessons Have You Learned From Dear Old Dad?

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Father's Day is right around the corner so it only made sense to talk about the impact fathers have had in their children's lives, specifically in how they have learned to manage money.  

We learn a great deal from our parents and those closest to us, some good, some practical and some not so much. When it comes to finances, dad is often the key character most young adults have …

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Money Saving Tips For Those Living On $14,000 Per Year

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If you think you can't budget on $14,000 a year, think again.  There are many ways you can make this kind of money work for you.  Of course, it isn't going to be possible for a family of 5 or more (and 4 would be stretching it) but it is possible for a two to three people.  If you use your head and plan financially for everything, this is one …

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Discover How You Can Stop Worrying About Money Today

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Money can either really liberate you or stress you. This depends on the situation. As you prepare for a tax season, you might start wondering how you've spent your money all year. So, if you often find yourself worrying about money, you are certainly not alone.

Everyone hopes to enjoy life, but the reality is that money plays a huge role in this. You need money to access the …

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You Can Celebrate Canada Day On A Family Friendly Budget

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It might seem impossible, but a family-friendly budget for Canada Day is totally achievable. Canada Day isn't so much about spending like millionaires, as it is about celebrating history. It is about acknowledging a day close to our hearts.

P.S. If you are a migrant and don't know much about Canada Day, you can read Desmond Morton's: "A Short History Of Canada." It is much like Memorial Day within …

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5 Tips To Eat Well Without Going Over Budget

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Taking care of your health should always be a priority. One of the ways to do this is to eat adequately. The proper daily nutrition can improve your energy levels and productivity. In the long run, this reduces your chances of developing illnesses or diseases. However, fresh produce can be expensive, which invariably means eating healthy can be costly.

The good news is that with the right meal-prepping and research, …

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3 Friendly Financial Tips For Those Twenty Somethings

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Living in your twenties is not what it used to be, and in no way is it easier.  In fact, thinking practically, living on your own in your twenties has become quite challenging.  Many young Canadians have actually returned back home, finding the financial strain too much to handle.  

Balancing finances, work and school is hectic--but having to struggle just to keep the lights on is not something 20 somethings …

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Budget Friendly DIY Project Gifts For Mothers Day

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Mothers Day is almost upon us and it is definitely time to begin planning, but where to start?  Most begin with a financial plan -- Okay maybe that's taking things too far but you do need to get the cash together. After all, how else are you going to get that special present?

You'll find that we are all about staying on a budget here.  There are many ways …

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