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Create a Fun Workable Budget
by Terra Atrill
A budget need not be something that enslaves you or degrades your dreams. Obviously if you're living with children (who are unpredictable, at best, in terms of costs) in a low income, single parent family,... published 16 months ago
Ways to Save on Household Bills
by Terra Atrill
We all have those common bills that we hate to pay. They take a sometimes significant portion of our income away from us, we can't do without them and honestly, it seems as if there's no way to lower our... published 15 months ago
Seven Stay at Home Parent Jobs
by Terra Atrill
1. Childcare: Someone, somewhere near to you needs to have their child watched occasionally. Odds are, someone near to you needs regular childcare so that they can work, run errands or even just take some time... published 15 months ago
The Long Term Costs of Not Having A Private Dental Plan
by Terra Atrill
It's a well-known "fact" that Canadians have access to free healthcare. A lot south of the border assume this includes dental, as well. Sadly, though discounted extremely lower than our US neighbours, medical... published 14 months ago
When Debt Pays You Back: Credit Cards That Put Money in Your Pocket
by Terra Atrill
Consumer debt is on rise. Sometimes, it seems that using a credit card is the only option and there's a myriad of reasons: you're ordering online; you're low on money but have to buy groceries; you pay bills... published 15 months ago
Thirteen Ways to Save on Your Grocery Bill
by Terra Atrill
Your grocery bill doesn't have to cause a coronary or homelessness when you get to the checkout. It's true that convenience and snack food seems to be more inexpensive than produce and whole grains. But if you... published 15 months ago
Pay Yourself First: How Forced Savings Can Lead to a Prosperous Future
by Terra Atrill
By definition, forced saving is actually a consumption reduction, bringing about depression of interest rates and increasing inflation. But in layman's terms, forced saving is really just participating in some... published 15 months ago
Creating an Inexpensive Home-Spa Experience
by Terra Atrill
All of us single moms have one thing in common: we don't take enough time for ourselves. And what do our single, childless friends have that we don't? Time (and money) to go to the spa! Feeling attractive and... published 14 months ago
How the Government Will Pay for Your Child's Education, So You Don't Have To
by Terra Atrill
If your child chooses to attend post-secondary education away from home in Canada, you could be looking at up to $11,000 annually in costs - estimates that are pushing parents' plans further from reality. But... published 15 months ago
Saving Money and Time with Menu Planning
by Terra Atrill
Menu planning can be an invaluable time and money saver - two things all single parents need more of, it seems. Through assessing dietary and cupboard needs, local grocery store sales items and recipes that... published 15 months ago










