Gas and Money Saving Idea ?
If you really want to save money on gasoline and your car? Walk ! Walking is exercise, good for you and saves you money, so why aren’t you walking more?
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Theft and Insurance
When I was growing up in Montreal I had my bicycle stolen straight out of my family’s garage, and I remember my Dad giving me some money to go get a new one. It was… Read More »Theft and Insurance
Summer Spending Solstice
One of the interesting trends I have noticed in my household is that during the summer months spending tends to drop, due to: No school fees needed for trips and such School lunches are now… Read More »Summer Spending Solstice
Canada vs U.S. Prices at Dollar Parity: Why We Still Paid 18% More in 2008
In 2008, even with the Canadian dollar at parity with the U.S. dollar, Canadian consumers still paid significantly more — up to 18% more on identical goods, according to a BMO survey. This article examines long-standing price disparities between Canada and the U.S., highlighting examples like CDs and everyday consumer goods. It also reflects on the concept of “The Tim Horton’s Savings Plan” and explores how behavioral saving strategies could tie into spending habits. The post also includes housing market data from Stats Canada, showing how new housing prices varied across cities in April 2008, with explosive growth in places like Regina and Saskatoon. While historical, the lessons about pricing fairness and savings habits remain timely for Canadians.
Mortgage Over Paying
Now that we have figured out how to track our Mortgage using this Mortgage Work Sheet with Excel (download of an excel s/s) , we can now start doing some interesting tricks to see what we… Read More »Mortgage Over Paying
