If you’re behind on one or more of your financial obligations, this is likely what you fear most: garnishment. That’s when a creditor withdraws money from your bank account or deducts cash from your earnings, all to collect what they believe they have coming. If this happens to you, here’s how to handle a garnishment. […]
Personal Finance
How Is Intentionalism Different From Minimalism?
Last week, I mentioned to you that I’ve been reading Miranda Anderson’s book “More than Enough.” The book is about choosing and living a minimalist lifestyle. However, what I love about this book is the way that she defines minimalism for herself and her family after living it for some time. She uses several different […]
Abundance and Scarcity Lessons
I’m constantly trying to figure out where I land on the abundance/scarcity spectrum. Basically, I want to be someone who believes in abundance. I want to believe that if I do the work I’m supposed to do in the world with all of the right intentions, I will always have what I need. However, due […]
What Is The Best Way To Send Money Abroad?
If you have ever tried sending money abroad then you probably know too well the pain of making international bank transfers. Indeed paying a bank account abroad seems to cost more than it should. In this post we are going to take a look at the best way to transfer money abroad to help you […]
My Big Financial Downfall: Taking My Eye Off The Ball
I’m here to confess my biggest personal financial downfall. Here’s the thing: I know a decent amount about personal finance. If someone asks me how to save, budget, earn more, etc., then I can confidently answer. Moreover, I know a little bit here and there about bigger topics like loans and investing and cryptocurrency. And […]
4 Tips To Quickly Pay Off Your Payday Loan
As the cost-of-living increases, many people struggle to keep up with their bills. Living from paycheque to paycheque can be a challenge. It even becomes more challenging and stressful when a sudden expense–from medical emergencies to a broken work laptop–pops in. Susan Paige
3 Myths of Ownership That Are Stealing My Money
A couple of weeks ago, I shared some thoughts with you from Courtney Carver’s book “Soulful Simplicity.” In this book, she also talks about common myths of ownership. These are things we mistakenly believe that lead us to buy things that we don’t need. When we do, we often waste money, end up in debt, […]
5 Signs You Need a Financial Reframe
I’m reading the book “Soulful Simplicity” by Courtney Carver. She’s the blogger/ author who came up with the idea for Project 333, the minimalist wardrobe project. In this book, she shares her experiences learning how to live with less debt, clutter, and stress in order to live with more time, space, and love. In the […]
5 Tricks for Cutting Costs and Improving Your Credit Score
Having a good credit score can improve your life in many different ways. Have a look below to see five tips you can use to cut costs and give your credit score a boost. 1.Write and Stick to a Budget It’s important to write a budget and stick to it if you want to cut […]
Favorite Minimalism Quotes
Last month I shared my favorite frugal living quotes with you. Today I want to expand upon that by sharing some of my favorite minimalism quotes. What Is Minimalism? Minimalism has similarities and differences with frugal living. Lots of different people have defined it in different ways. In fact, some of my favorite minimalism quotes […]