What would you do if you lost your job tomorrow? You’d be shocked, sure – but would it be the end of the world? For some people, the answer is a resounding YES! You’re thinking ‘how the heck am I going to pay the bills without my regular paycheque?’ Look, it’s pretty unlikely that you’ll … Read more
How do you know if you’re living beyond your means? It might go something like this: You have a job. Pay rent. Have a car. You didn’t have the cash for the car so you got a car loan. Each week or month you commit a large chunk of money to maintain a depreciating asset. … Read more
This article was written in 2014. Two weeks ago, my major work project was given an end date. Now, I am without a regular income until the next project comes around. It’s times like this that I’m so grateful for our savings buffer. I’m constantly amazed by the people who ask us how we live … Read more