Frugal

We all know that uninsured hospital stays can be expensive, but how much does a stay in a Canadian hospital actual cost?

When my wife went down to a one income family we combined our finances into one joint account and haven't looked back. However, for many couples the topic can be a delicate subject.  Here are the three basic options, each with pros and cons..

Choosing a bank these days is more complicated than it used to be because more options and services are now available.

How Our Goal Based Savings Account Keeps Us From Overspending On Vacation

Dealers are having a hard time keeping up with demand for compact cars. Auto auctions have dealers aggressively bidding against each other to win these cars for their customers who demand them.

This is my journey to get myself 16,500 free Aeroplan points.  It took a while, but in the end I was able to take a mini vacation!

Far too many people think creating a will is too expensive. That's a huge mistake. See how you can create a low-cost will and protect your estate.

Far too many people think creating a will is too expensive. That's a huge mistake. See how you can create a low-cost will and protect your estate.

It's interesting to see how blind we often are to expenses that are tied to emotional attachments. Some people "love" their sports team and wouldn't think twice about multi-thousand dollar season tickets.

While a recent Deloitte survey of 1000 Americans showed that, despite the cost of fuel, 54 percent will take a vacation between now and Labor Day, Tamela Rich says travel by motorcycle is both cheaper and more enjoyable than driving a car or flying.

I do love the bugs in the teeth!

Wayne lives on $1065 a month income, but his expenses are $1500 a month. His $125,000 nest egg will have to top up his income and last him for years.

Catnip may send cats wild but it is a great tea that helps people relax and it is free - so long as you know what to look for on your next hike!

Are you ready to get your mind blown? You wanna get some Neil Peart all up in ya? Well, prepared to be…Rushified!!!! Oh, and there are some pretty great blog posts thrown in there, too.

Here\'s a review on Barkerville which is British Columbia\'s Gold Rush Town. Found lots of cool things!

We all know there are plenty of ways to save money, but some things are so obvious you can classify them as common sense rather than smart spending.  Here are 35 ways we save money:

Extreme saving has become a much celebrated ideal. But sometimes all the virtues that come with simple living and resource conservation are at odds with a person's unhealthy attitudes and tendencies. If ignored, these supposedly money-saving moves can open up a Pandora's box of unwanted consequences that outweigh by far any money or resources the person ended up saving.

Getting Out Of Debt: Top Strategies, Programs And Ideas To Help You Get Back In The Black

That is a deal that can really take flight!