by Shannon Simmons | Sep 4, 2012 | Budget, Housing, Living Life, Money
So, you’ve saved up a down payment, you know you’re not going to be house poor and now you want to start your house search. Before you begin, you should get pre-approved for a mortgage from your financial institution. Here’s how to wow your financial institution...
by Shannon Simmons | Sep 4, 2012 | Budget, Living Life, Money
You’re in love. Nowadays there are 2 big questions to pop. 1. The age old: Will you marry me? And the newer “Want to move in together”. Both questions have huge financial implications. Moving In Together So, you and your partner have decided to move in together. This...
by Shannon Simmons | Sep 4, 2012 | Budget, Family Finances, Housing, Living Life, Money
There’s an old saying, what’s mine is yours, what’s yours is mine. Well, in the case of a separation, this may be the best or worst thing that ever happened to you. The laws governing common-law break ups are not even close to being similar as divorce. The ring...
by Shannon Simmons | Sep 4, 2012 | Budget, Family Finances, Housing, Living Life, Money
Did you know that couples who bicker about money once a week are 30% more likely to end in divorce? When it comes to matters of the heart… money definitely matters. When couples fight about money, it’s never fun for anyone involved. Most times, it’s just a...
by Shannon Simmons | Apr 3, 2012 | Budget, Family Finances, Housing, Living Life, New School Thinking, THE LRMC - GUEST POST
Rent. People say it like it’s a dirty word but it doesn’t have to be that way—especially in today’s economy. There’s no doubt about it, purchasing a home gives you equity. Equity is good. In theory, it’s great to save up a 20% down payment and buy a lovely home that...
by Shannon Simmons | Nov 25, 2011 | Barter, Budget, SWAPSITY.CA - GUEST POST
Guest Post for Swapsity.ca I spent a year living without money. I saved up enough for rent and my cell phone bill for the year but had to barter for everything else. Spending a year living on the barter system forced me to get out there and put the collaborative...
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