This post is brought to you by our friends at TD Bank. Opinions are my own. This review covers the breakthrough account application process that TD Direct Investing recently rolled out to their Canadian customers. To be clear this solution pertains to Canadian customers, not customers in the United States. If you live in Canada […]
Read More >>The Ultimate Personal Finance Checklist (with Free Download)
If you want to get in better physical shape, what do you do? You take proactive steps and carve out time to work out and eat better. Improving your financial health is no different in the sense that it takes action to see results. All that is needed to improve your personal finances is dedication, […]
Read More >>How to Pay Off Debt Using the Debt Snowball Method
The debt snowball is often talked about as a powerful tool to pay off debt. But what is it really? Does it work? Is it the only way to pay off debt? In short, the snowball is a debt repayment method where you start by paying your smallest debt first. Once the first debt is […]
Read More >>10 Things My Side Hustles Taught Me About Money
During my three years of side hustling, I’ve learned a lot. But today I wanted to share 10 things my side hustles have taught me specifically about money. So what is a side hustle? A side hustle is a means of making income outside of your typical 9-5 day job. For me, my side hustles […]
Read More >>How to Save For Retirement When You’re Self-Employed
Self-employment comes with a lot of perks. You get the freedom of setting your own schedule and choosing your workload. While these are all great, what do you do when it comes to retirement savings? Without a traditional employer-sponsored retirement plan, like a 401k, you’re on your own when it comes to saving for retirement. […]
Read More >>How to Start a Side Hustle, Even if You’re Busy
Interested in starting a side hustle, but feel a little short on time? The good news is even the busiest of people can find a side hustle that works for them. There are endless ways to make extra income through side hustles. Whether you choose to blog, give music lessons, tutor, or mow lawns, there […]
Read More >>Millennials and Job Hopping – Is It a Bad Thing?
Millennials have a lot of negative assumptions made about them when it comes to their work ethic. We’re seen as entitled and unwilling to put in the hard work necessary to get things done. Growing up, we were sold an idea of what a life should look like. It went along the lines of getting […]
Read More >>10 Smart Things to Do With Your Tax Refund
Do you have a tax refund check coming your way? With the average tax refund being around $3,000, it may be tempting to blow that money on something fun. But instead, why not consider using your tax refund to better your finances? Here are 10 smart things you can do with your tax refund. […]
Read More >>Overwhelmed by Student Loans? Here’s How to Manage Them
Student loans are a burden many people face today. Student loan debt has skyrocketed past $1.4 trillion recently. College graduates continue to graduate with record-breaking student loans. Many people don’t have any idea how to get their student loans under control. A huge student loan balance can leave people feeling overwhelmed and paralyzed as to […]
Read More >>10 Easy Ways to Improve Your Finances Today
The road to financial dependence can seem long and difficult. It can take years to build a large savings account, pay off debt, or to save enough for retirement. When you look at the big picture, personal finance can seem downright overwhelming. Luckily, there are small steps you can take every day to better your […]
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