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Why We’re Not Paying Off Our Mortgage Early

Why We’re Not Paying Off Our Mortgage Early

by Desirae Odjick | Sep 22, 2020 | Debt, Goals, Housing, Saving, Strategies

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Short-Term Money Goals: How to Set Them And Save For Them

Short-Term Money Goals: How to Set Them And Save For Them

by Desirae Odjick | Jun 6, 2018 | Goals, Saving

If you have some short-term money goals (aka anything under three years) there are some key ways you can optimize your savings efforts—and make sure you still have a life at the same time.

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How to Save a Five Figure Down Payment (And What To Do After That)

How to Save a Five Figure Down Payment (And What To Do After That)

by Desirae Odjick | Mar 22, 2017 | Goals, Saving, Strategies

Before you can buy a house, you need to come up with a downpayment – and saving it is easier said than done. Here are the best tips to save up five figures for a house, based on my experience doing exactly that.

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Manage Your Money Like a Pro – Even If You’re “Not” One

Manage Your Money Like a Pro – Even If You’re “Not” One

by Desirae Odjick | Jan 4, 2017 | Budgeting, Goals, Lessons Learned, Saving, Spending

Not sure where to begin when it comes to creating a plan to manage your money? Start here, with these four steps that are totally do-able for beginners and pros alike.

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There’s No Such Thing as “Money Goals”

There’s No Such Thing as “Money Goals”

by Desirae Odjick | Dec 14, 2016 | Goals, Lessons Learned, Saving

Um, what?! It’s true—money goals aren’t really a thing. The things you (and I!) think of as money goals are really just in service of our actual goals, whether it’s homeownership, travel, or whatever it is we really want.

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How Much Do I Need to Save for a House Downpayment?

How Much Do I Need to Save for a House Downpayment?

by Desirae Odjick | Jun 7, 2016 | Goals, Saving

If you’re thinking of buying a house, you’re probably doing the back-and-forth battle between saving more (to avoid CMHC fees) and buying earlier. Here’s how much you actually need to save for a downpayment.

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