Family Finance

Why the Cost of Raising a Child Is So High - SavvyMom

Small Indulgences: Why the Cost of Raising a Child Is So High

There are many ways we overspend on our children, making the cost of raising a child seem unreasonable. Here are some expert tips on areas to cut back on.

What Keeps Women Awake at Night - SavvyMom

What Keeps Women Awake at Night?

Insomnia is the worst. Here are some ways to counter the most common issues if you’re wondering what keeps women awake at night.

When You Can't Afford Extracurricular Activities - SavvyMom

Accepting Financial Limitations When You Can’t Afford Extracurricular Activities

When you can’t afford extracurricular activities, it dredges up all kinds of feelings towards financial limitations.

FAQs for Kids Allowance - SavvyMom

Kids Allowance Questions: How Much and When?

Parenting expert Alyson Schafer shares her three top questions regarding kids allowance and offers answers that make sense — or cents!

Flexible Work = Trade Offs - SavvyMom

Advocating for Flexible Work = Trade Offs

Working remotely added a more flexible work life balance to our days. If your company is returning to the office, advocating for hybrid may mean trade offs.

How to choose between an RRSP or TFSA - SavvyMom

How to Choose Between an RRSP or TFSA

It’s that time of year again. When you’re staring down your taxes, here’s how to choose between an RRSP or TFSA…

Are Your Family Bank Accounts Safe - SavvyMom

Are Your Family Bank Accounts Safe?

But as well-practiced as we may be at budgeting, saving, and paying our bills, we may not know whether or not the money in our family bank accounts is protected in the event of a bank failure.

RESP Savings Plan

Getting a Tax Refund? Here’s Why You Should Consider Investing in an RESP

If you’re anticipating an income tax refund this year, you may already be thinking about how to spend it. There…

Why Right Now Is a Good Time to Get Serious About Your Child’s RESPs

We’ve all had enough surprises (thanks, 2020!) so now, it’s all about planning. Early preparation for post-secondary education is a great place to start.