Thoughtful Personal Finance
A service that requires an iPhone, an Apple Watch an Apple TV, and some home fitness equipment for the full experience may not seem very frugal. But hear me out. Apple Fitness+ is really good, and it is an excellent value if you already have the required Apple devices. What is it? Apple Fitness+ is … Continue reading Apple Fitness+ Review
Our happiness depends on how we see ourselves relative to others. We look at the houses our friends and neighbours live in, the clothes they wear, the vacations they take, or the cars they drive. Unfortunately, it's becoming easier and easier to compare ourselves to strangers. The problem with these comparisons is that the appearances … Continue reading Don’t Compare Yourself To an Illusion
Before I get to saving you money, I just want to note that Frugal Fake Economist has made Feedspot’s Top 50 Canadian Personal Finance Blogs and Websites for Canadians in 2020. Thank you Feedspot! Food is probably one of your biggest expenses. As you can see in Statistic Canada’s graphic below, the average couple spends … Continue reading How to Get Your Food Expenses Under Control
When people talk about car expenses, they focus on gas. But there's another consumable item that is just as important to your car purchasing decision: tires. Note: This is the first of a three part series on the insidious car expenses and how to reduce them. It was written by esteemed guest blogger The Prodigal … Continue reading Guest Post: Big Wheels Make You Cool but Poor
The fitness industry wants to sell you expensive gym memberships, equipment and nutritional supplements. It does this by trying to convince you that these products provide some sort of shortcut. I have news for you: there is no shortcut. Well, bodybuilders and celebrities have some: steroids, human growth hormone and ungodly amounts of protein. But … Continue reading Frugal Fitness