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Why Full-Scale Renovations Might Not Be the Best Option

Posted on February 23, 2025February 17, 2025 by budgetsense

Having lived in our current house for nearly a quarter of a century, we’ve reached a point where we need a full-scale renovation. From top to bottom—starting with paint, tiles, flooring, windows, blinds, trims, bathrooms, kitchen—you name it, it likely needs renovation. If you find yourself in a similar situation, and assuming time and money…

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What 52 Lessons from 2024 Taught Me About Financial Freedom—And How You Can Use Them

Posted on December 29, 2024December 27, 2024 by budgetsense

As we close out the year, it’s time to reflect on the lessons that shaped my financial journey. Over the course of 52 weeks, I’ve uncovered practical, transformative insights—from boosting savings to mastering passive income. Here’s a roundup of the most valuable lessons that can help you level up your financial game in 2024. (also,…

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Be Selfless in December and Selfish in January

Posted on January 14, 2024January 9, 2024 by budgetsense

The holidays are officially over, and it is time to get back to routine, work, school, saving money and paying off debt accumulated last few weeks. As we do every year, we spent December acting as personal charity with our time and money, giving to family and friends, helping those in need, attending parties and…

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52 Valuable Money and Wealth Lessons we learnt on this blog in 2023 that will completely change your life

Posted on December 31, 2023December 29, 2023 by budgetsense

We covered a lot in 2023 – from budgeting and paying down debt to forming good financial habits, addressing inflation, discovering new ways to save, and much more. With so much valuable information throughout the year, it might be a lot to digest. If you missed our posts or prefer a quick crash course, we’ve…

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Declutter and Profit: How to Turn Unused Items into Cash and Create Valuable Space

Posted on June 25, 2023June 24, 2023 by budgetsense

Decluttering your home and selling unwanted stuff can be a win-win situation. Not only will you make some extra cash, but you will also create valuable space and eliminate the accumulation of unused junk

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Have one main SMART financial goal for 2023 and stick to it no matter what

Posted on January 2, 2023January 15, 2023 by budgetsense

Setting new year resolutions can be fun and complicated for some at the same time. Make it simple by setting one main goal and stick to it no matter what.

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Make 2021 a productive year

How to come out of the Covid-19 pandemic healthier wealthier and better overall

Posted on January 31, 2021January 31, 2021 by budgetsense

If 2020 was defined by a pandemic and lock-down, and nothing else for you, you still have time to make 2021 better and more productive year. Start by set some goals or even short term objectives.

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Is time your friend or enemy? On the path to saving and paying off debt

Posted on April 28, 2013 by budgetsense

Time is a very crucial concept when it comes to saving money and paying off debt. It could be your friend or enemy, depending on how much of it (time) you have. Generally and simply put, the more time you have, the more you are able to save money and pay off debt. Having said…

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Are people actually waiting for a real estate crash?

Posted on March 18, 2012March 18, 2012 by budgetsense

There is no denying that we have officially-some time ago actually-entered an unchartered territory for Canadian real estate prices.  Prices for houses and condos are through the roof. They are up some 10% in just the last 12 months which is quiet amazing! Some of these price increases are fueled by competition and price wars. Others…

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The New World of Efficiency and Austerity and how you can stay ahead

Posted on January 20, 2012February 5, 2012 by budgetsense

You hear it all around you, cutbacks, austerity measures, new efficiency programs and other measures that are being implemented by companies and government worldwide. It is the new world we live in. World economies and finances are in the worst shape they have been in decades. It all started in 2008 with the US sub-prime…

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