Slow and Steady Saves Money

by Moneyproblems TipsMon Jul 05, 2010 Money Saving Tips

As we start the summer driving season, we will present a series of tips to save money while driving this summer.
Our first tip: slow down!  Most cars are designed to have maximum fuel efficiency at around 100 km/h.  Above that speed fuel economy decreases.
So, when you are going on a long trip, drive in the [...]

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Happy Canada Day- Have a Staycation

by Moneyproblems TipsThu Jul 01, 2010 Money Saving Tips

It’s Canada Day, and when cash is tight, a vacation can be expensive.  No problem.  Have a staycation.
Instead of traveling to a distant country, plan a series of day trips near home.  If you have relatives from another country come for a visit, where would you take them?  Pretend you are a tourist, and go [...]

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Start Cutting Expenses

by Moneyproblems TipsTue Jun 29, 2010 Budgeting

Yesterday we asked the question: Where Does Your Money Go? It’s amazing to analyze your spending to see where you actually spend your money.
If most of your spending is done with a credit card or a debit card, you don’t need to make a list; you can simply produce a list from your monthly statement.
Once [...]

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Where Does Your Money Go?

by Moneyproblems TipsMon Jun 28, 2010 Budgeting

It is impossible to deal with money problems unless you start by learning where your money goes.  How can you cut expenses if you don’t know what you spend?
For the next month, write down every dollar you spend.
Then, at the end of the month, look at your list.  Did you get value for every dollar [...]

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Small Steps

by Moneyproblems TipsTue Jun 22, 2010 Money Saving Tips

If you have money problems, and you are looking for a big, grand solution, don’t.  Start instead with small steps.  Start by keeping track of where your money goes.  Make a budget.
Review our money savings tips, and decide, right now, to cut your spending in one area.  It doesn’t have to be a huge saving; [...]

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