Saying farewell to my old scooter In 2017 I purchased a used scooter for $1,200. It was cheap to run and I thought I could use it to get dates. 😎 It probably worked, because now I’m married. 🙂 Since I live in the suburbs and no longer need a second vehicle, I sold my scooter earlier this… Read More »
I’m not much of a hipster, but last year I started to use the Tangerine money-back credit card during its trial period before it was cool. After using this card for many months I’ve decided it’s time to blog about my experience with it. Normally I don’t review consumer products, and I’m not being paid to write this post, but… Read More »
The Cheapest Sandwich Long time readers will know that I like to share practical ways to save money that you won’t find on any other finance blog 🙂 Well I hope you like frugal recipe ideas, because today I will show you the Toast Sandwich recipe. This classic recipe dates back to the Victorian era. Invented in the 19th century in… Read More »
If you drive here’s an easy way to save some money. One common problem that faces many drivers is finding parking space. Over time I have developed a very simple strategy to quickly find an empty space in a somewhat crowded parking lot. It’s pretty obvious but here it is anyway. I basically go for a stall that’s… Read More »
Last week I shared a couple of tips to buy food on the cheap. Now I will reveal another way to save. I shop at Costco. Buying groceries in bulk is a great way to save money. A tray of 48 pork sausages only costs $13. Three loaves of bread for only $7. They always have food items… Read More »
Saving Money on Groceries This post is all about grocery savings. How much do you normally spend on groceries each month? According to an OSEC report Canadians spent about 84 billion on groceries in 2010. On average that’s roughly $205 a month per person. 🙂 According to the US department of Agriculture, the average American in 2009 spent around $150 a month from food… Read More »