The laws of entropy state that as soon as you leave something, and particularly a car, undisturbed or unattended, it begins to return to a state of chaos, and certain deterioration. So what exactly do you do when you have a car that you don’t use frequently or have to keep in storage for an …
PC Express Grocery Pickup Review
Once a passing curiosity, the PC Express Grocery Pickup 'Reserved' spaces are now coveted spots to idle your vehicle, while avoiding the potential perils of embarking on a packed grocery store. With COVID-19 and many trying to avoid actually going inside grocery stores, I figured it would be an …
Putting a Hold on Earning Travel Rewards
Picture this. You have epic plans for an amazing around the world vacation, paid for using travel points you've been working diligently to collect for the last year. Researching the best cards and points programs to suit your needs, toiling over spreadsheets to plan out your spending, making sure …
5 Beaten Down Canadian Dividend Stocks to Consider
With a slowing economy, downward pressure in the global oil markets and then on top of everything the COVID-19 coronavirus appears - stock markets around the world came crashing down, entering into bear market territory. While some people watched their capital rapidly erode, others jumped ship …
The Importance of Having a Will & Power of Attorney
It's unfortunate, but the scenario we're currently living in with the COVID-19 outbreak has caused many people to reconsider the reality that we never know what will happen in life and it can always throw you a curveball. Everyone dies, and sometimes it can be entirely out of our control and …
Suddenly Laid Off during the Crisis? How to Pay Bills and Evaluate Your Finances
Navigating the world of sudden unemployment can be scary and daunting to anyone, particularly if you've never been laid off before or lost your job period. It can be even more depressing in situations such as our recent predicament with the COVID-19 pandemic causing many to be laid off through no …
Stock Your Pantry like the Zombie Apocalypse is Coming
Stock your pantry seemed to be the war cry resonating when COVID-19 first took hold. The zombie apocalypse may not actually be coming anytime soon, but this is likely the closest thing we'll see. Making sure your pantry is fully stocked for an emergency is always a great idea. This is by no …
Insulating Drafty Old Windows to Save Money on Heating Bills
It's an overused saying now, but winter is coming! You should be prepared for when the cold weather hits by keeping the outside air flowing through your old windows to a minimum and keeping as much warmth inside as possible. Let's face it, the best option to solve the problem of old drafty …
Amazon Hack Using Gift Cards with Small Balances
This may be painfully obvious after the fact, but I had a hard time finding any information on this subject myself when searching online! How do you get rid of those small and pesky gift card balances when trying to spend at online retailers? For some reason I tend to receive prepaid Visa and …