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Sell Your Old Cell Phone: Even a Blackberry!
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Sell Your Old Cell Phone: Even a Blackberry!

I, like many of you out there, was once an extremely loyal Blackberry user. I swore that I would never abandon it’s clickable, raised keyboard and durable “I will fall down ten flights of stairs and still function” encasing. Then one day, my life just changed. I got an iPhone […]

7 Saving Habits That End Up Costing You More
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7 Saving Habits That End Up Costing You More

If you’re extremely money conscious like I am, then you have probably done some really stupid/crazy things to save a few bucks. Unfortunately, there are times that your passionate frugality can backfire, causing you to actually spend more money (aka a frugal person’s worst nightmare). Here are 7 saving habits […]

The FSA & HSA: Tools to Save Money on Health Care Expenses
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The FSA & HSA: Tools to Save Money on Health Care Expenses

Unlike in Canada where the health care is free and maple syrup pours like water, health care in this country can be a huge financial burden for a lot of people. Especially when you have a high-deductible plan, you run the risk of going broke if god forbid you need […]

Why Promotional Codes Get Me Excited
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Why Promotional Codes Get Me Excited

The only thing better than finding a great sale is shopping online. You can find almost everything online for less, and when you factor in the ability to save even more money with promotional codes, I get even more excited (because I obviously have issues). The crazy thing to me […]

Want To Lower Your Cell Phone Bill? Just Ask.
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Want To Lower Your Cell Phone Bill? Just Ask.

One thing I am never afraid to do is speak up when I feel that I am paying too much for something. I’ve learned that sometimes all it takes to save a little money on your bills is to simply ask. This is especially true when dealing with your cell […]

Overpaying For Health Insurance Makes Me Sick. How I saved $163/month
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Overpaying For Health Insurance Makes Me Sick. How I saved $163/month

Let me start by saying that I am Canadian. As you may know, health care is absolutely free in my native country. I remained uninsured for years, assuming that I would flee to Canada if I ever needed medical assistance. My father finally convinced me that I was definitely going […]

Clean Money From Your Closet: How to Sell on eBay Like a Pro
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Clean Money From Your Closet: How to Sell on eBay Like a Pro

People are always surprised when I tell them the kind of money I’ve made on eBay selling my old clothes and shoes. The very first thing I ever decided to sell on eBay was an Herve Leger dress that I had purchased on sale at the store for $500. I […]