Renters’ Guide: Tips for Tenants
Renting can be an exciting yet overwhelming experience. Whether you’re a first-time renter or moving into your fifth rental property, there’s a lot to think about. From finding the right place to keeping your landlord happy, here’s a friendly guide filled with tips that can make your renting experience smooth and stress-free. Do Your Homework […]
Preparing Your Home for Natural Disasters: Tips and Tricks
You work hard to make your home beautiful. However, a natural disaster has the potential to wreak havoc on your precious space. You may not be able to stop the power of nature; but you can prepare to make sure that your home and your family are as resilient as possible. Here are some tips […]
Five Insurance Myths Debunked
Let’s be honest, insurance is probably NOT your favourite topic. Maybe you think of insurance as complicated, boring, or even exasperating. Maybe you don’t think of insurance at all. Most of us prefer not to think of insurance until we need it… and by then, it’s often too late. So today, we’re here to un-complicate […]
Critical Illness Insurance – Do I Need it?
In an uncertain world, we all need financial security. Life is full of surprises, and some of them are unpleasant. Critical illnesses, like cancer, stroke, or heart attack, can strike at any time. Coping with the emotional and physical burden of a critical illness is challenging enough; however, the financial burden can be equally devastating. […]
Should I Turn My Hobby Into a Career?
According to a Gallup World Poll, only 15% of the world’s one billion full-time workers are engaged at work. That means a staggering 85% of workers are dissatisfied with their jobs. If you’re one of those people, you may be dreaming of turning your hobby into your career. This may seem like a dream move, […]
Navigating the New World of Adulting and Budgeting
Adulting is hard. You’ve got a million things to manage. And you’ve got to be responsible. If you’re irresponsible with money, you can get stuck with years of debt and a bad credit score. However, if you master the art of budgeting, you’ll be empowered to avoid debt, grow wealth, and a build a solid […]
Home Maintenance Checklist (Save Money & Avoid Dangerous Situations)
We often say, “home sweet home” to emphasize how much we love our houses. However, if you really want your home to be sweet, you need to maintain it properly. Regular maintenance will ensure that your home is comfortable, beautiful, and safe. It will also save you time and money since you will prevent small, […]
Women are Safer Drivers… So How Do They Get Better Auto Insurance?
Women are Safer Drivers… So How Do They Get Better Auto Insurance? We’ve all heard jokes about women being bad drivers. The stereotype has remained incredibly pervasive over the years, despite abundant evidence pointing to the fact that women are actually safer drivers than men. Today, we want to combat the myth of the bad […]
Common Car Insurance Mistakes… and How To Avoid Them
Car insurance: is there anything more boring? Most of us just renew our motor insurance annually or, if we have a new car, we pick the easiest option and then we don’t think of our car insurance again. Unless, we have an accident. Then, we may find ourselves thinking about our car insurance quite a […]
Financial Literacy for Kids
According to Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services 2014 Global Financial Literacy Survey, just 33% of adults worldwide are financially literate. That means that most adults probably suffer from making bad financial decisions. Their poor money management skills may cause them to spend unwisely, which could lead to debt or even bankruptcy, which could then lead […]
