Give Me Back My Five Bucks

NOTE: Today’s guest post is provided by Sensei at BankNerd.ca, a finance blog with the goal to inform Canadians on information related to the banking industry. You can follow them on Twitter (@BankGuru). A few months ago we saw Google unveil their Google wallet, which is a digital wallet that allows users to make purchases with nothing but their phone. Now you might be asking yourself, what can a digital wallet really do for me? Realistically, you have gone practically your entire life keeping a wallet on your or purse, and it my have never dawned on you that it … Continue reading →

NOTE: I’m on vacation today, so the lovely authour of Well-Heeled Blog has offered to write a guest post for me. WHB was one of the very first PF blogs I ever read (and still one of my all-time favourites). I’m so glad that after so many years, she’s still around. :) When it comes to personal finances, I try to keep in mind that how much I can spend doesn’t have to dictate how much I should spend. That didn’t help me, though, when I first started looking for a photographer for my wedding. Even though I was surprised by how much … Continue reading →

NOTE: I’m kicking off a new feature here at GMBMFB – I will soon be accepting guest posts which will (most likely) run on my blog every other Friday. If you’re interested in submitting an article to me, stay tuned! There will be more information in the coming weeks. Anyway, I’m so excited because today’s guest post is from the lovely Amber Gilstrap over at Blonde and Balanced! Hi Give Me Back My Five Bucks readers!  My name is Amber Gilstrap and I blog over at Blonde & Balanced – a personal development blog about striking a balance in life, … Continue reading →

NOTE: This is a guest post by my sister, Justine. She is 23 years old, and works two part-time jobs while attending University full-time to obtain her degree in Social Work – with no student loans! She currently lives with her boyfriend of 5 years, has a Minesweeper expert level score of 81, and loves watching infomercials. I have always liked shopping through Amazon.ca because it has a great inventory. The website is quick, convenient, and easy to navigate. Not to mention I get to use my gift cards that I obtain from Swagbucks! However, recently I had a bad experience … Continue reading →