Category Archives: Budgeting

 How to Survive Financially During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Posted on May 18, 2020 by Toni Marie

Thanks to the coronavirus (COVID-19), which was first identified in Wuhan, China, people are not just dying, but businesses too.  In fact, the virus outbreak has become one of the biggest threats to the global economy and financial markets, according … Continue reading →

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6 Ways to Reduce Food Waste and Save Money Too

Posted on March 16, 2019 by Toni Marie

According to statistics, roughly one third of the food produced in the world for human consumption every year gets lost or wasted.  Food losses and waste amounts to roughly US$ 680 billion in industrialized countries and US$ 310 billion in developing … Continue reading →

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The 3 Financial Books Every Millennial Should Read

Posted on January 31, 2019 by Toni Marie

Financial literacy is a valuable life skill that everyone should possess – and I mean EVERYONE, including you, with an almost empty bank account and a long list of debt to pay. Learning about money isn’t just for rich and … Continue reading →

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How to Recover from a Holiday Overspending

Posted on January 7, 2019 by Toni Marie

Enjoying the holiday season is one thing, but repaying for it is a different story.  According to a recent GOBankingRates survey, 10% of the respondents said that they would probably fall into a debt or take out a loan to … Continue reading →

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Clever Financial Gift Ideas for Kids this Christmas

Posted on December 16, 2018 by Toni Marie

The holiday season is here and I’m sure many of you are already on a hunt for the best gifts to give your loved ones this year. And when picking out presents for kids, I’m sure many of you will … Continue reading →

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Can You Afford a Pet?

Posted on November 19, 2018 by Toni Marie

Did you know that Americans spend an average of $126.19 every month on their furry friends, according to a recent survey?  Yes, owning a pet goes far beyond than just spending for the initial adoption fee and their on food … Continue reading →

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How to Go Green This Christmas (and Save Money Too)

Posted on November 16, 2018 by Toni Marie

The holidays… oh it can definitely mean a lot of consumption! Once the “ber”-months begin, you’ll see all sorts of Christmas items swarming the retail stores.  And for people who take this jolly season seriously, it’s hard to resist spending … Continue reading →

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5 Zero-Waste Habits That Will Save You Money (Start now!)

Posted on November 10, 2018 by Toni Marie

Today, more and more individuals are jumping into the Zero Waste Lifestyle, a philosophy that encourages people to emulate sustainable natural cycles to reduce all discharges to land, water and air, which are harmful to the health of humans, plants, … Continue reading →

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6 Ways to Use Instagram to Improve Your Finances

Posted on October 30, 2018 by Toni Marie

On a previous post, I talked about how social media affects our spending in a negative way.  But you know what, it doesn’t have to be all bad if we use it properly and be very smart about it. There … Continue reading →

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How Social Media Affects Your Spending

Posted on October 10, 2018 by Toni Marie

Ever since social media hit the scene, every aspect of our lives has been impacted in every way possible – spending habits, being one of them. You may not have realized it yet, but it’s true, social media has become … Continue reading →

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