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7 Reasons Why Your Budget Isn't Working For You

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You probably already know that a budget is critical, especially if you want to pay off any debt successfully. However, it's one thing to have a budget and another to stick to it. You may find that sticking to your budget is more complicated than anticipated. This could be due to overspending, paying too much in taxes, or simply failing to keep track of where your money is going. …

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Living Healthier Can Save Your Finances

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Becoming proactive about improving your health can improve your overall physical well-being. It can also help you find yourself with more money in your bank account every month.

So how are these two connected? Well, if you eat healthily, you are most likely making financially wiser food choices. You are probably cooking at home and avoiding posh dinners with expensive wines. You are probably not getting sick often, too, thereby …

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Discover How You Can Budget On A Low Income

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Even if your income isn't where you expect it to be, you can still manage a practical budget with the right mindset without getting a second job. A low income isn't the end of the world. With consistency and adequate planning, you can always move up the ladder and improve your financial position. It can be difficult to live on a low income and create a tiny budget for …

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5 Ways You're Spending Too Much On Food

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It's all over the news and social media; groceries have become so expensive. This is a normal response to pandemic-induced inflation. However, if you find groceries particularly unaffordable, you may need to examine your spending habits. Taking out same-day loans to get groceries is a clear indication that you are doing something wrong. There are numerous ways you can cut back and save money on groceries, but this all ties …

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Small Changes That Bring Big Budget Savings

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You don't have to make a gigantic lifestyle change to see improvements in your budget, not at all.  However, many Canadians across British Columbia believe it takes this just to see slight improvements. While you can make some extra income selling items you don't use any longer, or taking on an extra job, there are definitely more reliable ways to make positive gains to a budget.  Of course, Canadians …

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7 Simple Steps To Achieve Financial Security Before 30

This article is part of our Finance Hub.

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Everyone desires to be financially secure, especially when planning for that retirement. However, for young Canadians, this is often the last thing they are thinking about—at least before they turn 30! This mindset really needs to change. Whether you intend to work for a boss or become self-employed, the goal should be to attain financial security early enough. Notably, choosing …

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5 Pain-Free Ways You Can Save Money In 2021

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Saving money has rescued many in times of financial distress. This is why it's a never-dying topic. On the road to financial freedom, you may pick up some money-saving tips and valuable strategies. However, these strategies will only work if you have some money put aside in the first place.

For many families across British Columbia, it's hard to save money in large sums. However, smaller, more realistic saving …

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4 Insurance Savings Tips For Your Teen Driver

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#CarInsurance in Canada is definitely pricey, no matter which way you look at it. When talking about car insurance in particular, teen drivers are often considered to be high-risk.  

In fact, male drivers cost approximately 52% more than that of female drivers.  But why?  The vast majority believe that teenage boys are more likely to be involved in an accident versus teenage girls--though this might seem a bit gender biased. …

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