Dear @financial_laura, I’m just so exhausted every Friday that I find we eat out at least once a week, if not more.  How often can I afford to eat out? Life. Is. Busy. I get it.  Competing priorities often trump any time you have to dedicate to meal planning.  And it’s not enough to just...Read More

Dear @financial_laura, Where I live, gas prices are cheaper on some days of the week.  Does it make sense to try to buy when prices are a few cents lower? Depending on where you live in Canada, gas can represent a large portion of your monthly spending.  The 2016 Census indicates that average commuting time...Read More

Dear @financial_laura, I’m just not that into you…er, I mean…finance.  How do I get excited about budgeting and saving money when it puts me to sleep? Nearly all personal finance advice stems from the basic fundamental principle which is: ‘save more than you spend’. But if this mantra and the key to your financial success...Read More