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PODCAST - The Great Disconnect
“Work hard, save money and eventually you can afford a house and retirement”. If that sounds too good to be true, it just may be.
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This is a place where families can find unbiased tools and tips to help Manitobans start talking about money together.
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Part 4 – Budgeting SUCCESS - Tips, Tools, and Resources
In this four-part budgeting series, I used tools to track my income and spending, I’ve estimated income and expenses, I’ve compared the results to my estimates, and I have learned more about where my money comes from and where it goes. So, how did this go for me?
Read morePart 3 – Creating my Budget
To create your budget, you’ll need to know how much money you expect to receive next month, how much you think you will need for expenses, and how you will prioritize your spending.
Read MorePart 2 - Balancing my budget needs vs. wants
Am I managing my money effectively? Am I over, under or operating on a balanced budget? Do I need to reduce spending or plan for a more effective use of savings? What exactly do I need to do to bring my budget into balance?
Read MorePart 1 - A simple two step budgeting process sure to help you in 2024
I recently experienced a reduction in my income for the first time in decades while at the same time, the cost of living in Manitoba has been going up rapidly.
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Three types of pension plans and what you should know about them
Did you know not all pension plans are created equal, and in most cases you won’t have a choice as to what type of pension plan you can join. If you already belong to a plan or if you are considering a new job opportunity that offers a pension plan, here is what you should know about the different plan types.
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Four ways that protecting our planet and finances go hand-in-hand
Earth Day is both a celebration of our planet and a reminder to take care of it. Have you ever considered by taking care of the Earth, just like when we take care of our homes, in the long- run, we can save money?
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