Once your finances are in order you might be wondering what to do with your extra money each month.

If you haven’t already seen the first snowfall of the year, chances are that you will see it soon. You want to get your home ready for winter before things get too cold. Preparing your home is good practice. Not only is it good for your home, but it can also save you money.

If you follow our blog, you probably already know that November is Financial Literacy Month. A time to get savvy about your spending and get smart about your future. Seeing that we’re in the business of saving Canadians time and money, it’s kind of our favourite month of the year.

“It’s the most wonderful time of the year” -- especially if you’re a retailer or credit card company!

Black Friday marks one of the biggest days for deal finders and savvy shoppers alike - some even say it's bigger than Boxing Day. Traditionally Black Friday has always been celebrated by our American friends after their Thanksgiving, but in recent years the shopping frenzy has crossed north into Canada.

“Can you book the trip for me on your credit card? I have some issues with my credit card from my college days.”

Before I even started working, my dad lectured me about putting my money into property. Fast forward to today: I’d love to buy, but I don’t have a plan for funding my dream house.

Even though we celebrated Thanksgiving weeks ago, our neighbours to the south are just getting ready for their celebration. When you’re on a shoestring budget, hosting a big Thanksgiving dinner can seem like an impossible task. Turkeys are expensive, vegetables are out of season, and desserts can be time-consuming to make. But don’t fret my pet, where there’s a will, there’s a way.

One of my favorite financial vehicles is the Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA). Here in Canada, the government has made it clear that they want to make saving a priority, and the TFSA is one of the best ways to do this.

With the weather getting colder, many Canadians are planning trips south of the border. I’m American (don’t hold it against me), and during the fall months I see a lot of Alberta and Saskatchewan plates headed south through my home state of Idaho.