Most of the time, when we’re considering spending a fair chunk of money on an item or an experience, we look to our bank account or an expert for the answer to the question, “Can we afford it?” Can we afford a newer, bigger home? We reach out to a mortgage broker or banker to […]
Where do you cheap out?
Have you ever done this: You sit down for a restaurant meal and the waiter hands you the menu, asking if you’d like something to drink. “Water would be great, thank you,” you respond. Then you look over the food offerings with one eye on the items and the other on the price. Your choice […]
Are You Really Living Within Your Means? Four Key Areas To Consider
Jack and Lee-Ann* are careful with their money. They pay all their bills on time, make more than the minimum credit card payments every month, and they have a few dollars left over, which they keep in a savings account. Are they living within their means? I would argue they’re not. To be financially secure, […]
