On a recent grocery shopping trip, my eyes were intrigued by something completely unusual. It was something I had never seen before, or at least in my 28+ years of grocery shopping as an adult. No, I didn’t come into contact with a smart robot that was there to shop for its human owner, nor…
Category: Consumer
Smart Shopping for Big Ticket Items: Price vs. Value and Tips for Maximizing Benefits
When it comes to making substantial investments in big ticket items, a thoughtful and informed approach can make all the difference. Balancing cost considerations with the long-term value, warranties, and reviews can help you find the perfect fit for your needs and budget.
Combatting Inflation at the Grocery Store: Tips and Tricks to Save on Your Monthly Bill
Inflation has become a reality in every facet of life in the last 12 months or more, but it is nowhere as evident than at the grocery store. It is almost depressing to know that for the same budget, you are getting much less than what you used to do back in 2021 or beyond….
New Saving Idea for 2022: ‘Junk to Health to Wealth‘
I am no slave to junk food. I may eat it once or twice a week, sometimes with the family. But despite it not being a daily habit, it still goes a long way towards causing damage to both my pocket and health, especially with the rising prices for food of late. So for 2022,…
Netflix, Starbucks, Amazon: the axis of time, money and space misuse
Reviewing the new Tangerine Master Card: spend and earn at the same time
Tangerine now its own credit card which it brilliantly like to describe as a card that lets you ‘Spave’ (Spending + Saving) . I have been using the Tangerine cash-back Master Card for a few months now and I really like what I see. Based on my usage of the last few months, I will…
How money I spend at the gas pump is financing my retirement
If you have a credit card, chances are you get some form of loyalty rewards for using it. Some get points, others get travel rewardss or airmiles while the latest craze is ‘cash-back’ credit card. Each has a preference and every card has certain advantages, but personally, I use the “Signature RBC Rewards Visa” ….
Paying with debt or cash will help your local merchant and small business
Merchants pay up to 3% of every transaction back to the credit card company. Not only that, but these credit card companies have a lot of power and influence while small business don’t have any choice. One way to help your local small business is to use cash or debt when paying. Cash is even…
How to support your local economy this Christmas season? Buy the right type of gift cards
A lot of us prefer to buy-and receive-gift cards this Christmas season than real gifts. They are good for a variety of reasons. They save time, give the receiver the option to spend it on things they like and more. But when buying a gift card for friends and family this Christmas season, or for…
Did Jesus intend to bankrupt families? How to save money this Christmas
Don’t be surprised if the word ‘Christmas’ gets replaced with the word ‘Commercialism’ in the near future, because that is what it has unfortunately turned into. People feel so much financial stress and anxiety around Christmas time, trying to come up with money and gift ideas to buy for their close friends and family. And…