The most recent flare up over the domestic and corporate kitchens, otherwise known as gender equality in the workplace, all began with the Minister of Justice’s Peter MacKay complaining that not enough women were applying for federal justice appointments.
Clothing can be expensive, and take a large chunk out of your budget. Be a savvy shopper following these 20 tips to save money on clothes.
Wouldn’t it be great if your child was an entrepreneur, so they could pay for their own school supplies and friends’ birthday gifts? Joking aside, the reason your child should be an entrepreneur is not to support themselves at an early age, fast forward their childhood to the world of business and get a head…
We all know the type: the cheque comes, and they are nowhere to be found. You invite her over for dinner, and she shows up empty handed – but leaves with leftovers and a bottle of wine. You carpool with him and he never offers you gas money. You constantly babysit their two children, and…
Work to life balance has been a growing concern for people lately. This is a time where we can work long hours and potentially be connected to our work 24/7 due to electronic devices. But it’s also a time where many of us have the luxury of compressing our work schedules and having flexible hours…
Tips to Save Money this Holiday Season, starting Now! Extra Costs Don’t forget about the other costs of the season you may splurge on, and can easily cut out. Custom photo Christmas cards, new dress clothes and shoes for yourself, your husband and kids, seasonal treats and eating and drinking out. Make priorities, treat yourself…
Travel 9. If you have to fly somewhere for the holidays to visit family, make sure you pay less for your ticket. Check online for seat sales, buy your ticket early, and fly mid-week if that’s a possibility. If you’re flying to the States, it may be worth driving to the nearest American airport and flying…
Tips to Save Money this Holiday Season, starting Now! Gift Giving Each year you have a long list of people you will buy gifts for, and probably a loose budget you have in mind for each. 5. Cut down your list. Do you really need to buy a gift for all the coworkers in your office,…
Tips to Save Money this Holiday Season, starting Now! Family Feasts Do you host the annual turkey dinner for your extended family? There are many ways you can save on the costs of the occasion. 2. Try alternating hosts each year between you, your parents, your brother or sister and in-laws so the financial burden doesn’t always…
A dollar saved is a dollar earned… so how much extra money could you earn for yourself by not spending for a month? Just think of what you could do with all that extra cash – pay off debt, achieve your savings goals for a vacation or large ticket item, build up your emergency savings,…
Women and Money Inc presents our blog series “How to save money on…” to help you fine tune your budget and achieve your financial goals! Here is part 1: How to Save Money on Groceries – The 10 Best Ways to Save Money on Groceries Groceries are one of those household expenses which can be…
For anyone who has dreamed of owning their own business, we are beginning an exciting new series on our blog to help you achieve your dream! Read our “Women Entrepreneur Tips” articles starting with The 5 Step Plan for Getting Started as an Entrepreneur, and more to come.
Mother’s Day is the sacred day of the year when we remember to honor our mothers, for all that they do for us and how much they mean to us.
Did you know there are 61 Banks operating in Canada? Banking is one of those life skills that nobody ever teaches you, and you’re left to sort through the barrage of banking propaganda and figure it out on your own, though most of us never really do. Of course it’s in our best financial interest…
We are excited to have Jesse Sidhu joining our team as Business Relations Manager, he is going to help us bring Women & Money Inc to the next level of our vision.
Having and raising children: Are we asking the wrong questions? Many couples that I work with on a daily basis say things such as “When we have children…” or “We want to have kids.” I rarely, if ever, meet a couple who actually question whether they have the temperament, lifestyle, or arguably the most important…
Easter is coming, are you ready? If your family celebrates the holiday with a big dinner, Easter baskets full of treats and gifts, Easter egg hunts, decorations and more, you may be surprised at how much the holiday costs you. Did you budget for Easter?
Getting Credit When You’re Retired If you’re retired or over the age of 55, and wondering if you can apply for new credit, you certainly can! But first, make sure to read our tips and advice on getting credit in retirement and do your due diligence first.
By Margaret H Johnson Wow this has been a colourful year already with so much public attention being given to personal finance and household debt. This week alone there have been articles about retirement incomes, seniors and lotteries, the rising costs of cell phones, and Statistics Canada’s annual report on household expenditures. In other words…
By Margaret H Johnson Don’t worry folks. This is not an essay on economics. It’s a cry for help for seniors. A recent Vancouver Sun article about how the majority of Canadians need CPP or a lottery win for retirement reminded me about how desperate the financial struggle of the elderly really is.
