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This may also be called a charitable donation tracker however it is the same thing. When we create our yearly budget with projected expenses we include donations for the year. Using a donation tracker will remove uncertainty and contain receipts so you can complete your income tax return. Stay Organized With A Donation Tracker Ideally, you’ll have a standard 3-ring binder for your budget binder which is inexpensive to buy. Check the Dollar store or second-hand shops for the best deals. I’m also certain someone will have one for free if you post it on Facebook Marketplace or Kijiji. Inside...

HOW I STOPPED WAITING FOR MY PAYCHEQUE TO FORGETTING IT WAS PAYDAY One of the hardest things to do is to stop living paycheque to paycheque when costs are soaring and debt levels are high. Housing costs, interest rates and rent are on the rise and we need to buckle down if we want out of the debt game. The problem is that access to money is cheap and spending it is even easier causing more concern for Canadians. However, there is light at the end of the tunnel but it won’t be solved sitting around waiting for that next...

For Couples Struggling With Money, There Are Ways To Fix What Is Broken One of the number one questions I get emails about on this site has to do with couple money management. How do you handle finances in a relationship? You communicate. It’s as simple as talking to each other. When you are in a relationship you don’t often see the financial side of how a person spends and saves money until you get married. If you live together before you get married then you should have some idea whether a potential partner is a good saver but that’s...

For Couples Struggling With Money, There Are Ways To Fix What Is Broken One of the number one questions I get emails about on this site has to do with couple money management. How do you handle finances in a relationship? You communicate. It’s as simple as talking to each other. When you are in a relationship you don’t often see the financial side of how a person spends and saves money until you get married. If you live together before you get married then you should have some idea whether a potential partner is a good saver but that’s...