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The benefits of a second job

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CF / January 16th, 2012 / 4 Comments

For many people, the thought of working more than they have to is an alien concept. But making more money is the easiest way to give yourself a financial boost, especially if it’s in a field that you enjoy or done during a time where you wouldn’t be doing anything anyways – you can even make money at parties! I’m working this Sunday at the the research centre. I’ve...

Posted in: Career and Work, Life Hacks Tagged with: dual employment, how to get a second job, why work two jobs, working a second job

Post-Christmas to-do list

CF / December 30th, 2011 / 1 Comment

I am sad to say that 2011 is almost over! Now that the busy holiday season is coming to a close, I’ve had some time to get things done around the house that have been on my to-do list. The time after Christmas is a great time to knock a few things off the list, especially tasks which are infrequent or sporadic in nature. Housekeeping At the end of the year when you are probably home during...

Posted in: Home, Life Hacks Tagged with: getting things done, holiday

5 Money Tips for College Students

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CF / November 7th, 2011 / 1 Comment

Start an emergency fund Having an emergency fund is a must for anyone, but starting while you’re still in college gives you a good start. By keeping a bit of money in a savings account, you won’t have to go into debt for small, unexpected bills and you will have a nice starting point to build on for after you graduate. Photo Credit: Lawrence OP via Flickr Startingan emergency fund in college...

Posted in: Food and Grocery, Life Hacks, Minimalism and Frugality Tagged with: find stuff on craigslist, keeping food costs low, money tips for college students, starting an emergency fund

Easy moving tips – Boxes!

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CF / September 29th, 2011 / 1 Comment

The big day is TODAY and I am very excited. I can’t wait to get settled into the new place. I wrote earlier this month about strategies for packing. Today I want to talk about one of the pre-requisites of packing – boxes. Boxes can be expensive. I am not sure why this is, but it is so. Boxes from U-Haul for example, range from $85 for an “apartment kit” to several hundred...

Posted in: Life Hacks, Minimalism and Frugality Tagged with: boxes, cheap, environment, free, moving, recycle, repurpose, reuse