There’s no denying that summer = BBQ season in Canada. And with 78% of Canadians owning a BBQ, it might just be Canada’s favourite summer pastime! With that in mind, you might find yourself grilling the same thing week after week. To keep your barbeque game on point, here are a few grilling suggestions. Produce Romaine: Halve a head of romaine lettuce and peel off the outer couple layer s (or just buy romaine hearts). Baste them in cooking oil, salt, pepper and herbs. Char each side and...

We have three big questions to ask yourself which will help course correct and set you up to meet your financial goals in the New Year. But before we get that deep, let’s cover a few financial basics - and know that it’s okay if you’re still working on these steps: Prioritize paying off high interest debt. That means credit cards with 20% rates and similar items. Consider a consolidation loan if you have multiple debts with rates over 15%. Automate your savings. If you don’t already have an...

If it’s time for you to stop rearranging the deck chairs on the Titanic and start a purposeful financial audit – I’ve got you. Here we’re going beyond gathering statements, categorizing expenses and hoping to reduce spending. I’m going to give you the motivation to take action by looking at the WHY, WHAT, and HOW to get you into a different mindset with better results. Why do a financial audit? Auditing your finances is all about identifying how you’re spending your hard-earned cash. An audit...