June 2011

3 Things We Need To Know About Our Health Spending Account

June 30, 2011

It is very important to fully understand the options in our Employee Benefits Package to make sure that we are taking full advantage of our benefits.  These options usually include Medical and Dental benefits, as well as various personal insurance options.  One of the major assets in our Employee Benefits Package is the Health Spending [...]

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It Keeps Going and Going…Or Does It?

June 29, 2011

Good Morning DINKS! It’s time for another post in our Stock Market Showdown series.  We will examine two companies that offer very similar products and who appear to be each other’s direct competition. After reading about the different companies history and product line up we have to make a decision which stock to buy. Investing [...]

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I Quit… No Wait I’m Pregnant!

June 28, 2011

There is a new trend among young women who are unhappy at their jobs to get pregnant and go on maternity leave, rather than quit their job or transfer out of their current position.  Yesterday I was talking with my friend and co-worker who is extremely unhappy at our bank branch.  She has been working [...]

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Book Review & GIVEAWAY: Debt Free For Life by David Bach

June 27, 2011

Debt Free For Life by David Bach is a very helpful financial planning book that can easily have us waving good bye to debt and hello to financial freedom.  David Bach writes for an audience with all different levels of financial knowledge.  Whether you have never had any experience in personal finance, or if you [...]

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Friday Roundup: Going Green Without Spending A Lot of Green!

June 24, 2011

Happy Friday DINKS! I for one, am loving the warm summer weather. I would prefer to live in warm climate over cold climate any day…despite the fact that I am of Ukrainian/Canadian descent. I enjoy the sunshine and being outside in the fresh air. The ever growing trend of going green is becoming a lifestyle [...]

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Cash, Debit, or Credit? Which Budget is Best for You?

June 23, 2011

Last week I met with a client to start a personal financial plan; she asked me if she should live on a cash budget.  As we explored the advantages and disadvantages of living on a cash budget I started to think about my own spending habits. I wondered if a cash budget is a good [...]

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Save Money on Your Cell Phone… Without Changing Providers!

June 22, 2011

One monthly expense that we all have is our Cell Phone bill.  On the 26th of every month I receive a text message that tells me my new e-bill is ready.  My basic monthly cell phone plan is $10, but with the add-ons, taxes, and service charges my total cell phone bill is usually $35 [...]

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A Day in the Life of a Job Seeker

June 21, 2011

Good Morning DINKS.  It’s time for the next post in our A Day in the Life series.  I hope you have enjoyed our first two posts in this new series.  If you missed them scroll to down for the links.  Our A Day in the Life series gives us insight into the lives of different [...]

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Are Bankers Really Like Swarming Flies? YES, according to CNN!

June 20, 2011

Good Morning DINKS! Usually everyday on DINKS we like to provide information, tips, personal stories and strategies about personal finance.  However, today is not one of those days.  No No, today is a rant about a stupid article that I found on CNN titled Annoying Bank Fees.  As a bank employee whose bank salary is [...]

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Friday Roundup: Charge it to my Credit Card Please!

June 17, 2011

Hello DINKS and Happy Friday to you all.  Last weekend was the Formula 1 car race in Montreal.  The F1 weekend is a super busy 4 days (it starts on Thursday and ends with the final race on Sunday) which are packed with concerts, parties, food, and of course some fast cars. During F1 weekend [...]

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