Frugal

"The most traditional forms of fitness are all free - jogging, push-ups, hiking, rope jumping, sit-ups, stretching, dips, lunges. Today we've enlisted David Leonhardt, who writes about fitness and nutrition at http://thehappyguy.com/category/fitness/ , to share with us three very basic and very traditional ways to build muscle on the cheap - and to power it up a notch or two without spending more."

An RBC survey showed that average non-mortgage debt has increased again this past year by an average of 21% or almost $2,800 for a total consumer debt load of nearly $16,000.

Cash flow is the lifeblood of any business and critical to its success. Small businesses depend on their cash flow and when money is in short supply they may not be able to grow as planned, or worse yet, may end up closing their doors. To prevent this from happening it is important for small businesses to find ways to save on all their business expenses and manage their money well.

Marketing is essential for a successful business. But, for both new and established businesses, it can be expensive and difficult to determine the proper avenues and strategies that will work best for your business.

Owning your own home has always been an important part of the Canadian dream, but times they are a-changin'. The high cost of housing in many major cities and the more transient nature of the workforce often make people rethink this choice.

Want to start chipping away at your debt? Then the best thing you can do is take action. Even if you don't have a perfect plan, doing something is going to be much more productive than not taking any action at all!

When shipping containers reach the end of their voyaging lives, what happens to them? They're being re-purposed as homes, offices and even medical clinics!

Preparing a budget is a very basic element in a financially ordered life. It enables you to monitor your spending and become more conscious of where your money goes.

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Antiviral, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, the list goes on when it comes to ginger's health benefits!

It doesn't get any more frugal than eating wild edibles. Free food is all around us and their nutrition levels are higher than store bought produce.

How climbing affects a life insurance application.

Answers to common Canadian health insurance.

Although it is quite possible that you remain healthy into old age despite being overweight, life insurance agencies will deem you a higher risk and so will put you in a higher risk classification, which will increase your premiums.

One of the standard tenets of living frugally - almost like a secret handshake - is to always shop around, to always seek a better deal and to never be afraid to switch suppliers for a cheaper source. But sometimes loyalty pays. This report is from my most recent experience.

Frugal on Diigo, meet Frugal on Pinterest.

Immigrants new to Canada may not be aware they do not immediately qualify for healthcare. Use these tips to navigate the health insurance waters!

You have probably heard over and over that duct tape is the magic solution for all problems. It might even prevent World War III. Here is one fine example of how it can save a parent some money.

There are several common mistakes that are made when people shop for a life insurance plan. Don't get burned by a claim that is turned down!

According to recent studies the majority of Americans and Canadians are vitamin D deficient. Here are some symptoms and treatment options.