TStrain

23
Apr

Being Frugal… can it really pay off?

Throughout the years many people ask me what the secret to being wealthy is. The answer is to live within your means, and save more. The wealthiest people are often seen as frugal or cheap, but they are not spending everything they earn and living in a pile of debt.

18
Apr

Emergency Reserve… Do you have one?

How would your finances be able to handle a sudden emergency? Having an emergency fund (also known as a rainy day fund) may be just the solution to ensure your family is protected in case of a short-term emergency.

9
Apr

What Kind of a Financial Role Model are you?

What would your children see if they looked into your finances? Would they be proud? What are they learning from your habits? Are you proud of what financial planning skills they are learning from you?

19
Mar

What is a Financial Planner Anyways?

Are you looking for a financial advisor? There are a lot of different certifications out there. In my opinion the CFP (Certified Financial Planner) designation is the one to look for. Check out this blog article to see why!

22
Feb

Paper… Paper Everywhere!

Here are some simple ways to reduce the amount of paper we consume. Each of us can make a difference with a few easy steps.

25
Jan

Ways to Make Saving Fun!

If you need a few ideas on how to make saving work for you, we have 6 ideas in today’s post to help you get the most out of every penny!

20
Jan

Plastic Bags… We need to stop using them!

If you find it hard to remember your reusable shopping bags, here are a couple of ways to remember and some facts to ensure you know the harm your doing by using plastic shopping bags

16
Dec

Eliminate the Christmas Paper Waste!

Before you go out and buy wrapping paper you need to know how much waste it creates. Most wrapping papers are NOT recyclable, and end up in the land fill. With just a few small tweaks and a bit of creativity… you can save a lot of garbage.

15
Dec

Recycling on a Regular Basis

Are you recycling everything possible in your home AND office? It can be difficult but with one simple change to your habits you can recycle everywhere!

8
Dec

How does my Group Disability Insurance Differ From Individual Disability Insurance?

A lot of people assume that they have a Group Insurance Plan so they’ll be covered if they can’t go to work due to sickness or Injury. Are you sure? Do you know the ins and outs of your plan? I can help…