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Time To Get Your Side Hustle On
Sometimes one income just isn’t enough. After my divorce I found myself in dire straits and in need of additional income to get me through the first couple of years. I had to find something that matched my skills and time available, but also didn’t leave me completely exhausted by the end of the day….
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Get Your Head Out of the Sand – Pay The Debt!
Today, I woke up in a cold sweat—which is unusual in itself since I’m going through that stage of life that hot sweats are a little more common. I’m going through a financial squeeze right now with some hefty dental work for both myself and my kiddo (who is in post-secondary education). With almost $15k…
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Your Kid vs Your Retirement
I was shocked this week when I read about the recent survey[i], 3-4 Parents Find It Harder To Save For Their Child’s Future[ii], by Embark Student Corp. The survey has revealed that a majority of Canadian parents are anxious about financing their children’s university education but remain committed to making sacrifices to support their kids’…
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Welcome to the Jungle of Personal Finance Management!
In the words of Guns and Roses, “Welcome to the Jungle” of personal finance management. This is a space where I promise to support you through your financial transformation. As a financially savvy 50-something who navigated the rather tumultuous waters of divorce and single parenthood in my 40s, I stand as a testament to the…
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