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Should I Lend Money to a Friend?
Friday, April 13, 2018 Should I Lend Money to a Friend? They say a friend in need, is a friend indeed. Sounds pretty crumby. I have been on both sides of the coin in my lifetime, the lender and the borrower. I know that being the borrower always felt worse to me. I...
How to Ask For a Raise….and Get It
Wednesday, April 11, 2018 How to Ask For a Raise….and Get It I am constantly preaching to my readers that they should always be trying to make more money. I know it can be difficult to accomplish that, especially in our current economy. Often we must trade security...
9 Ways to Avoid Burnout
Monday, April 9, 2018 9 Ways to Avoid Burnout With our employment demanding more and more of our time, burnout is becoming more and more common amongst today’s worker. We are always plugged in and often always expected to be ready to help, even at night well after...
Resolution Checkup: How Was Your First Quarter of 2018?
Friday, April 6, 2018 Resolution Checkup: How Was Your First Quarter of 2018? We have now entered the second quarter of 2018. While winter struggles to hang on, brighter and longer days are upon us. It will soon be summer and a pressing question I have for all my...
The 1 Financial Product Everyone Should Have
Wednesday, April 4, 2018 The 1 Financial Product Everyone Should Have There are no "one size fits all" items when it comes to personal finance. In our training as financial advisors, we are taught to understand the client’s situation, learn about their goals and...
9 Financially Toxic People to Avoid
Monday, April 2, 2018 9 Financially Toxic People to Avoid They say you are what you eat. They also say choose the company you keep wisely. We all know how hanging out with troublemakers can get us in trouble. Are we as familiar with the damage a financially toxic...
16 Money Myths That Are Straight Up Lies!
Wednesday, March 28, 2018 16 Money Myths That Are Straight Up Lies! Ever get confused about the messaging you hear about personal finance? On one hand, having a credit card is evil and you should cut yours right now. On the other, you need a credit card to build...
Life is Too Expensive: What Can I Do?
Monday, March 26, 2018 Life is Too Expensive: What Can I Do? Every day we see the cost of living rise. From your local watering hole raising the cost of a beer a quarter to hydro bills reaching insane levels. It is getting harder and harder all the time to make ends...
10 Benefits of Home Ownership
Friday, March 23, 2018 10 Benefits of Home Ownership It is the Canadian dream to own a home. This dream has been ingrained in us since we were children. Being an apartment dweller for much of my adult life, I see the appeal of homeownership. A place to call your own...
My Top 10 Mortgage Myths
Wednesday, March 21, 2018 My Top 10 Mortgage Myths Let’s be honest, buying a home can be very intimidating. If it is your first time buying a home, it can be especially stressful. Luckily there are many people out there trying to make the process easier for you. From...
What Type of Mortgage is Right for You?
Monday, March 18, 2018 What Type of Mortgage is Right for You? We begin Mortgage Week at Budget Boss with a look at the different types of mortgages. Buying a home is the ultimate dream for most Canadians. The truth is, owning a home is a valuable part of any solid...
The Real Reasons for a Rainy-Day Fund
Friday, March 16, 2018 The Real Reasons for a Rainy-Day Fund I speak about it all the time but there is a reason for it. Before I got into the financial industry I saw the effects first hand. Not having money for a rainy-day was a bad place to be. It wasn’t a big deal...
Prioritizing Your Spending
Wednesday, March 14, 2018 Prioritizing Your Spending As we are in Back to Basics Week here at Budget Boss, I think it is important to have a conversation about priorities. I have these conversations with my clients all the time. Dropping the word priority while we...
What Kind of Budgeter are You?
Monday, March 12, 2018 What Kind of Budgeter are You? I have run into a lot of different spending styles over my first few years as a financial advisor. There are as many different types of budgets are there are people out there. To be totally honest, the majority of...
It’s the 1-Year Anniversary of Budget Boss! So What’s Next?
Friday, March 9, 2018 It's the 1-Year Anniversary of Budget Boss! So What's Next? Today is the one-year anniversary of the launching of my website, BudgetBoss.ca. During that year, I have evolved from a clueless, wide-eyed, shockingly handsome, budget maniac into a...
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