Budget Management
Read our budget-related articles and real-life stories to help you track your spending and successfully manage your financial priorities.
Budget: Common mistakes to avoid!
Creating a budget is important, but let’s admit it, it can sometimes feel like a high-wire act. We all make a few missteps along the way, and that’s normal....
Back to school expenses
Back to school can be a stressful time for families because this time of year is for them, along with the holiday season, the time when our expenses most...
Real-life case – A week of vacation… 4 years to pay it off!
We all need vacations. Unfortunately, they often become a source of debt. Maryse and Stéphane know this all too well. If you don’t plan your expenses and choose to pay...
How to create a simple and effective budget?
How to establish your personal budget? First and foremost, a budget should be able to evolve over time; it should be reviewed and adjusted regularly to reflect changes in your...
Real-life case – Detecting the Warning Signs Before Financial Disaster Strikes
Before becoming significant and uncontrollable, financial problems often start small and discreet. However, they send warning signs that it is better to recognize in order to act before it’s...
Properly planning important expenses
Summer holidays are over. Even back-to-school is a thing of the past! Like many Quebecers, Emily must now pay off the balance on her credit card, encumbered with not...
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