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Come Join the @TD_Canada #FinanciallyFit Twitter Chat on November 17 at 9pm EST

November 12, 2015 by Kathryn 1 Comment

November is financial literacy month, and it’s a cause I’m pretty passionate about. All too often, young adults head out into the world with no concept of how to manage their money properly and end up drowning in debt as a result. I know all too well how easily debts can start to add up because I was one of those young adults myself! And now, as a successful and debt-free parent, I’m determined that my boys will start their adult lives with all the money skills and knowledge they need to avoid my mistakes.

That’s why I’m thrilled that TD Canada is as passionate about teaching kids money skills I am. And to celebrate financial literacy month, the company is sponsoring a fabulous Twitter chat that you won’t want to miss! Come join the #FinanciallyFit Twitter chat hosted by @simplystacienet on November 17, 2015 at 9pm EST to get some great information on how you can teach your child more about money. Whether you’re curious about first jobs or allowances, this is one must-attend chat for parents! [Read more…]

Come Join in the #CDNMoney Chat with @Scotiabank On June 9 at 7pm EST

June 7, 2015 by Kathryn Leave a Comment

It took me a lot of mistakes to become the responsible money manager that I am today. In my early years I used to struggle from paycheque to paycheque without saving a penny. While I’ve mostly mastered saving now, I know that there are a lot of other Canadians struggling to make ends meet.

That’s where the new Scotiabank Momentum Savings Account comes in. This unique new account rewards Canadians for saving by letting them earn up to 2% interest on their accounts instead of the current 0.75%. And to celebrate the debut of this new account, Scotiabank is going to be joining in this week’s #CDNMoney chat!

Come join in on Tuesday, June 9 at 7pm EST for a #CDNMoney chat that focuses on saving! Whether you have your own savings success story to share or you need some great new tips and tricks to help you save more, this chat is going to be full of great information.

As always, there’s no RSVP required and so much great information available. With special guest @Scotiabank and host @commoncentsmom, this is sure to be one educational and useful chat!

Start the New Year Right with Financial Tips for Kids from RateSupermarket.ca-Giveaway

January 14, 2015 by Kathryn 97 Comments

Financial literacy is something that I take very seriously, in large part because it’s something that took me some time to master. Bad financial decisions in my early to mid twenties meant a few years of struggle, plenty of learning and, eventually, a determination to help my boys develop good financial habits so that they wouldn’t have to face similar problems as adults.

Of course, one of the best ways to teach is to lead by example and that’s certainly something I do. From regularly depositing money into a savings account to searching for money-saving deals, everything adds up when it comes to effective money management. That’s why I love the tips and instruction on RateSupermarket.ca. The site features plenty of practical and actionable advice to help families manage their budgets wisely. And to help kids get started with financial literacy, the company has some great tips to share!

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Cinnaleve Helps Manage Type 2 Diabetes with the Natural Power of Cinnamon-Giveaway

January 8, 2014 by Kathryn 76 Comments

I have a few close friends and family members that developed Type 2 Diabetes in their mid to late adult years, and in Canada, that seems to be a common trend. In fact the Government of Canada estimates that there are about 2 million Canadians living with Diabetes, and a shocking 9/10 of those Canadians are Type 2 Diabetics. I remember a friend of mine whose mother was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes, but one of the encouraging things about this disease is that it can often be controlled and managed through diet changes and exercise rather than medication.

A natural solution is always a better solution in my mind, and that’s why Cinnaleve looked like such an intriguing product to me. Cinnaleve uses the power of cinnamon to help naturally promote healthy blood sugar levels. Suitable for both pre-diabetics and those with Type 2 Diabetes, it uses water-based cinnamon to help ensure there is no stomach irritation from the product, combined with essential vitamins and minerals such as Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Magnesium and Zinc. [Read more…]

Manage Your Passwords and Save Time Online with RoboForm-Giveaway

June 20, 2013 by Kathryn 59 Comments

I absolutely love the way that the Internet has made managing my household so much easier. I am able to do almost all my business online, from renewing my licence to paying bills to shopping. The only downside is that remembering login information on all the different websites and keeping my various accounts organized can become difficult.

roboform logo So when RoboForm contacted me about reviewing its password management software, I couldn’t wait to start testing the program. I had heard from friends about how effective the program was for a variety of different online uses and it sounded like the perfect solution for someone with a hundred different login credentials and no way to manage the information.

I received a full licence for the RoboForm Everywhere program to review. RoboForm offers a variety of subscription options to suit different needs including a downloadable version that can be used on a single computer for the lifetime of the device and a cloud-based yearly subscription option that can be installed on multiple devices and sync information between them. Since I access the Internet on my laptop, desktop and phone, the Everywhere yearly cloud-based service was hands-down the one that best suited my needs. [Read more…]