Year: 2016
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How to save money at the movies
Go to the movies on Tuesdays Frugality is about getting the most out of your money, not being wasteful, being a prudent consumer. Last Tuesday I organized a movie outing with my friends. Many of us watched the movie Arrival and we had an amazing time. We met at a close-by restaurant where I had…
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How to save money at your new year celebration
New year parties are too expensive One of the things that bother me about the new year’s celebration is how much it cost. A quick glance over the internet showed me that a regular ticket to get into most clubs is about $50, plus drinks. So, assume that you pay $50 to get in and…
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The case against Christmas consumerism.
What I like the most about Christmas is that people make an effort to spend time with each other. Families get together, coworkers create office Christmas parties, and many social clubs, such as my McGill Toastmasters club, create amazing parties full of dance and artistic performances. However, there are two things I don’t like about…
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Book Review: Secrets of the Millionaire Mind by T. Harv Eker
It’s all about the mindset Our financial success or failure depends mostly on our mindset. Two different persons could have the same capital and the same training but one person will struggle financially while the other will flourish. T. Harv Eker helps us develop a Millionaire Mind, he helps us develop a mindset to become…
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How to deal with financial setbacks
A few days ago I had to confront a few financial problems at once. I felt cornered and I didn’t know how to react. This is what happened: One of my clients asked me for some of his money back: $5,000. Instead of selling $5,000 in stocks, I paid him out of my pocket and…
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Developing a wealth mindset
Money Coach About two years ago I started a money coaching business. During that time I noticed that most people’s financial success or failure depended on their mindset. In general, if they had a mindset of wealth, most likely they were wealthy. If they had a mindset of scarcity, most likely they struggled. Throughout my…