Personal Finance: New Year’s Resolutions

Personal Finance: New Year’s Resolutions

It is a smart and responsible idea to include personal finance in your New Year’s Resolutions this year. There are several ways you can improve your financial year if you follow these suggestions then perhaps your goals can lead to a small reward for yourself year-end.

1. Manage your spending. Buying items at 50% off is still spending money. Eliminate wasteful spending, cut back and have a system to call a friend if you want to purchase something over $100.00.

2. Grow your income. If you have $10 or $100 to save just start investing your savings and/or add extra dollars to your superannuation. Visit a financial planner once a year or once every two years—research or ask friends if they know a great financial planner. If you have someone teaching you the language and steps you need to take to secure your future, you are spending your time wisely.

3. Set financial goals. Not only is it important to set long and short-term goals and rewards it is also equally important to talk about them with friends and family. Discuss these goals with your financial advisor and ask for suggestions.

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Christmas Shopping & Financial Planning

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Christmas shopping has already begun and what a perfect time to plan ahead financially, survive the holidays and start the New Year off right. A Christmas budget is the first step to a stress free January. First, make a list and determine what gifts you need to buy and how much you want to spend on each gift—make sure you consider the extra amount for taxes. Second, before you shop, visit a dollar store. You will be surprised what you can get before the holidays begin, for less. This includes cards, wrapping paper, Christmas decorations, baking needs, candles etc. Third, save all receipts in an envelope to remind yourself of what you are spending. Finally, give yourself time to shop around, compare prices and think about whether or not you truly need to be buying all items.

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Shopping the Smart Way

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Start organizing your budget and shopping list. Shopping Centres and Individual Shops are starting to package gifts, introduce gift with purchase and have flash sales. Retailers goals at this time is to convince you to not only shop for gifts for others but to also shop for yourself and buy little extras that add up to many extras.

DO NOT GIVE IN TO DISCOUNT ALLURE!

Here are 5 tips to shopping smart so you can live stress free!

1. Make a LIST of who you need to buy

2. BUDGET for each purchase. Consider tax in this individual budget.

3. WITHDRAW that amount from your bank account and PAY CASH FOR EVERYTHING

4. COMPARE prices for purchases online before you shop and shop smart

5. BUY yourself something small as a reward for managing to get through shopping and debt free!

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Christmas Help for Families

Blue Christmas TreeChristmas Help for Families

Christmas can sometimes be challenging and stressful for families that perhaps lack financial resources. Several charities help make Christmas a little more special for families in need. Here are a few options if you are looking for assistance this Christmas:

1. Call the City of Toronto Christmas Bureau (416) 392-3601

2. Call the Salvation Army in your area

3. Call the Daily Bread Food Bank for assistance

These services sometimes fill up so it is important to make the call as soon as possible to get your family on a list. If these three contacts are not helpful, you can also try your local community centres and/or religious institutions in your area.

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