Category Archives: Saving
Saving Ideas from a Former Nanny
I have often heard people say that they are going to wait to have enough money before having kids, hmm? What is enough? While having children does involve expense, it does not have to be excessive. Thinking back on my … Continue reading
Dealerships vs Private Garages
Most of us assume that work done at the dealership is more expensive than it is at the privately run garage around the corner. But the very fact that I have been assuming prompted me to research the facts so that … Continue reading
What Your Doctor Is Not Telling You: Why generic is better than name-brand
Although more often we associate illness with the winter season, there are a few bugs going around at this time of year – not to mention an increase in the number of people suffering from allergies. As parents, we want … Continue reading
Posted in Health, Saving
Tagged Generic drug, Health, Medicine, Pharmaceutical industry, Prescription medication
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Do you really need cable television?
Father Miser and I have been discussing cutting our cable television for months now, as a way to save money but also to pursue a more minimalistic approach to life. I am reluctant to let go of cable mainly because … Continue reading
Emigrating? Tips to control your costs
The decision to move abroad and start a new life in a foreign country is never taken lightly, but the situation becomes even more complicated when there are children to consider and strong family ties to leave behind. Yet for … Continue reading
Posted in Budget, Guest Post, Lifestyle, Saving
Tagged Canada, Emigration, Immigration, Moving
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Would you pay $20K for a party?
Would you pay $20,000 for a party? Your initial reaction to this question is probably “heck no!” but so many of you have or will one day. That ‘party’ is called a wedding. Why has it become acceptable, if not … Continue reading
Save on air-conditioning this summer
This weekend we discovered that our air-conditioning unit is on the fritz! Definitely not the best time to start shopping around for a new unit. The whole supply-demand season is at its peak in June, July and August because that … Continue reading
How to avoid marketing traps
Many people enjoy shopping, for various reasons. Some people relax and de-stress while shopping, others like to collect certain items, or simply like buying something they can enjoy (a new book, video game, chocolate, etc). Marketing gurus are vastly exploiting … Continue reading
