Every year, it happens. That tax refund hits your bank account, and for a moment, it feels like relief. Like maybe—just maybe—you can finally catch your breath. And listen… I get it. I’ve been there. But there’s something I want you to think about before you spend a single dollar of it: Your tax refund isn’t “extra” money. It’s money you already lived without all year long. And if you were able to make it […]

Looking for fun money games for teens? It’s easier to teach budgeting and financial responsibility with these free printable money management games. Sometimes the best way to teach a teenager about managing their money is through a good ‘ol fun game. That’s why I’ve created this list of free money board game printables for teens to learn things like: How to budget How much everyday products cost What owning assets means and why they’d want […]

Imagine checking your mailbox and finding a check from your credit card company. How cool would that be? Pretty cool. And it could be you! There’s a lot of conversation, and confusion, about the Servicemember’s Civil Relief Act (SCRA) and how it applies to interest on credit cards. In large part, the confusion is because many… | Read More… The post Save Money With SCRA & Military Benefits On Your Credit Cards appeared first on KateHorrell.

Portfolio management Cutting the flowers I return to the subject of selling stocks. As I noted in my post of February 1, 2026 the evidence seems clear that money managers’ weakest point is in selling. The task that leads to the worst performance is the decision to sell. I would guess the same is true of individual investors. In a nutshell, it comes from the impulse to ‘cut the flowers and water the weeds’. In […]

Enjoying a comfortable retirement lifestyle shouldn’t mean sacrificing or being overly cheap after years of saving for these golden years. You may have saved a bunch for retirement, but you want your money to last through your retirement, which could last more than 20 years and may require lifestyle adjustments. Using our frugal retirement tips will help you enjoy your life more. What is Frugal Living? Choosing a frugal lifestyle doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy […]

We share our experiences with using a food processor and review if it’s worth it. Can using one save you time when cooking? The post Is a Food Processor Worth It? (2026) | Time Saved vs. Washing Up appeared first on The Financial Wilderness.

My local library rescued my wallet a couple of times in the last two weeks. I’ll get to that in a bit. This made me wonder, “Do people even think about the library nowadays?” At its core, it’s a place to borrow books. Life moves fast, and it’s just getting faster and faster – who has time to read a book? Also, in a world where you can stream almost anything at any time, why […]

The interest rates noted in this post were updated on March 5, 2026, but may change in the future. Here is a fully updated list of all the highest interest rates on savings accounts in Canada currently available. As you’ll note, these are all online banks because none of the brick-and-mortar big banks in Canada […] The post High-Interest Savings Accounts in Canada 2026 appeared first on Jessica Moorhouse.