#317. Dad, is it OK to shop on Boxing day?
Yes, as long as you temper your spending and don’t go into debt.
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#207. Dad, what is the “ten second” rule?
DAD: Any time you are about to spend money, count to ten slowly and consider how this purchase may impact your life.
#203. Dad, what is the debt snowball method?
DAD: This method helps you to pay off debts with the smallest amount owed first.
#128. Dad, how much debt do Canadian households owe ?
DAD: Canadian households owe a $1.71 for every dollar they earn. Scary.
#91. Dad, what is a credit card?
DAD: A credit card is money that does not belong to you. It is not free, and the longer you take to pay it off, […]
#44. Dad, when do most people over spend their income?
DAD: Most people who overspend their income in one of three ways: Too much house, Too much car, Too much entertainment
#35. Dad, what does it mean to have a healthy relationship with money?
When you develop a healthy relationship with money, you don’t spend money on needless stuff.
#32. Dad, what is “Black Friday”
Sadly, “Black Friday” is the day we trample people for things we don’t need, the day after being thankful for what we have.
#13. Dad, what is lifestyle inflation?
Lifestyle inflation is when you keep increasing your lifestyle as your income grows. That is why so many wealthy people are in debt. Beware of […]
#1. Dad, this money thing is so boring. I prefer not to know.
DAD: When it comes to understanding money, ignorance is not bliss.