Finding out that you’re going to be parents is exciting — and terrifying. Are you really prepared to raise a child? Can you manage the sleep deprivation? Can you actually afford to have a baby? While most people find that the actual parenting aspect of having a baby works itself out, many new parents… Read more
The cost of groceries around North America and a $250 cash giveaway
When I travel, one of my favorite activities is to go shopping for food, and compare the cost of different items. I love a bargain, so usually I have my own pricelist in my head, and I know what is really cheap compared to home, and what is not. For example, tomatoes are around $0.25… Read more
TODDLER DAMAGE PREVENTION TIPS
As the nation prepares to celebrate the 1st birthday of Prince George this Thursday, home insurance specialist, Together Mutual Insurance, has compiled some top tips on safeguarding the home for those with a little havoc-wreaking prince or princess of their own. These include: opting for easy clean wallpaper, as children love scribbling (especially on walls). Baby… Read more
Money Activities for Kids and iPad Mini Giveaway
Today I am please to have the lovely Shannon from The Heavy Purse over to talk about money activities for kids. Having worked from a young age, I am all for teaching kids the value of money and giving them as many work opportunities as possible. That is a job Shannon is doing handsomely… Read more
UAE Loan costs could drop with new credit score system
A new credit scoring system, aimed at improving the UAE’s financial infrastructure is expected to lower loan costs in the region by a drastic 30%. By-laws have been approved to create the nationwide credit bureau and every UAE resident with an ID card will be part of the credit database. It is hoped the venture… Read more
From no car to two cars in 6 months
After not owning a car until I was 29, at the moment, I have two cars. One I bought at an auction in Miami, and brought back to Guatemala on a boat, which is a story in itself, that you can read more about here, and the other one is a beaten up Suzuki Samurai,… Read more
Saving time and money with your mobile
Lindsay wrote to me recently and said: As much as I try and budget I just don’t seem to know where my money goes and its only once I sit down with my monthly statements that I realise why I am still in so much debt! I owe $1000’s and have $0.00 in… Read more
How my parents raised a financially responsible kid.
I remember when I was a kid, I had lots of games that required imagination, and one of my favorite was playing with fake money. I had a purse, and a wallet, complete with printed plastic cards that looked like real credit cards. They had animals printed on it and they were more like… Read more
How do credit cards work?
A credit card can be a really useful financial tool if used correctly. A straightforward and simple way to borrow money, a credit card is similar in many ways to a debit card. Just as with the latter, a credit card can be used to pay for services, purchase goods and even to withdraw cash…. Read more
Deciding whether to invest in a home rooftop solar electric power system (Part 2 of 2)
Today I am happy to welcome back Larry from The Skilled Investor, who has written a two-part post about home rooftop solar electric power systems. If you missed part 1, check out the link below. Let me know if you would like to guest post on RFI. <<<<<<<<<< Go back to Part 1 Solar capital investments justified… Read more
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