Tag: #budgeting

Become empowered by being frugal

Become empowered by being frugal

Ebenezer Scrooge was a stingy miser and not frugal. I worked for 18 years for Ebenezer Scrooge. Ebenezer has a reputation for being the most miserly person in town. He never gave to charity, his clothes were tattered, and his home was a dilapidated cottage 

Tips on how to save money and fight inflation

Tips on how to save money and fight inflation

Introduction The surge and rise in prices of goods and services in an economy are called inflation. The increment in price results in your currency buying fewer goods and services resulting in the decreasing purchasing power of your money. As I am revising this article, 

Its Not How Much You Make But….How Much You save

Its Not How Much You Make But….How Much You save

Do you want to save money? Here are my favorite quotes on saving money. Never spend your money before you have it. – Thomas Jefferson Do not save what is left after spending; instead, spend what is left after saving. – Warren Buffett He who 

Holistic Approach to Household Finances

Holistic Approach to Household Finances

As we approach the holidays and the end of the year, it is important to talk about your finances. Jason Trueman a portfolio manager talks about how to have a holistic approach to household finances and to buy a good mattress. A holistic approach to 

Reasons To Have a Financial Plan and a Disciplined Saving Strategy

Reasons To Have a Financial Plan and a Disciplined Saving Strategy

A financial plan is a road map to achieving your financial goals. We all have financial goals. It could be for a vacation, purchasing a home, children’s education, or retirement. A financial plan looks at where you are at the present and what you want 

Money and Holidays

Money and Holidays

Money and holidays go hand in hand. There is so much to do. You have to buy gifts, visits family and friends, bring stuff to each of those visits. If one is not careful, the bills can pile up and January can become a scary 

Tony Ramolo: Household Budget

Tony Ramolo: Household Budget

Tony Romolo from Manulife Private Wealth talks about the importance of a household budget. Please note:  These open thoughts, ideas, and commentary on a household budget are those of Tony Ramolo only.  They are informal in nature and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Manulife