News & Updates from Money Measures
Early Retirement Package
It's RRSP season. I'm thinking about people who have accepted or are considering accepting an early retirement package. I'm reminded of someone who accepted an early retirement package because the time was right and he knew money wouldn't be an issue. For this blog, I will refer to him as "Joe"....
Cost of Convenience
What is the cost of convenience shopping for you? When I shopped for a family of 5, I started saving $2,500 a year or more by making one change to my shopping routine. The new routine wasn't as convenient as the old routine, but it was worth it for me to save $2,500 a year. I found far better uses...
Budgets and Discounts
Budgets and discounts are synonymous with holiday spending. 'Tis the season. Black Friday and Cyber Monday aren't the only options for being thrifty. Use the information in this blog to celebrate the holidays, give gifts that matter, have crafts for the kids to do, and come in under budget....
Kids and Money
November is financial literacy month, so it's perfect timing to talk about kids and money. Parents and teachers are major influences when it comes to how children view money, which includes how money is earned and spent. I routinely hear the phrase "the rich get richer and the poor get poorer"....
Retirement Lifestyle
Do you have a budget for your retirement lifestyle? Many people think in general terms about what retirement living will look like. "I'll remain in my home and continue to pay for property taxes, heat, and hydro. I'll spend 4 months of the year at the cottage or somewhere that it's warm." To get...
