Quick Sands - Financial Tips

This week’s tip is about Needs vs Wants. When you are trying to get out of debt or bankruptcy it’s important to know when you are purchasing a Need vs a Want. Stop and ask yourself before every purchase. This will help you to stick to your budget and get out of debt faster.

Jul 25, 2013

Quick Sands Financial Tip - Needs vs Wants

Jul 25, 2013

Quick Sands Financial Tip - The Daily Check-in

This week’s financial tip of the week is about the daily check-in. Some people that file for bankruptcy don’t even realize how much debt they have. Add your financial institution to your browsers list of favorites and check it once a day. This will help you to focus on your budget and hold you accountable for your purchases which in turn puts you in control of your financial well being.

Jul 25, 2013

Quick Sands Financial Tip - Stick to the Budget

This week’s tip is about how to stick to your budget. When you are trying to get out of debt or bankruptcy it’s important to know how to budget and stick to the budget. At the beginning of each week take out your weekly budget in cash and leave your credit cards and debit cards at home. This will help you to stick to your budget.

Jul 25, 2013

Quick Sands Financial Tip - Automatic Savings

This week’s financial tip of the week is about automatic savings. Contributing to your savings should be your top priority and therefore should be automatic.

Jul 25, 2013

Quick Sands Financial Tip - The Right Bank Account

This week’s tip is about having the right bank account. Your bank account could be charging you with high monthly fees and unnecessary charges that can add up each month. Go into your bank and find out if you have the right bank account for your financial needs.

Jul 25, 2013

Quick Sands Financial Tip - Ride With Cash

This week’s tip is Ride with Cash. Budgeting during the week can be easy with a set routine but when the weekends come it puts your budget to the test. See how you can go out on the weekends and have a good time without blowing your budget.

Jul 25, 2013

Quick Sands Financial Tip - Personalized Budgets

This week’s tip is about personalized budgets. When you are trying to get out of debt or bankruptcy it’s important to know where your money is going at the end of the month. Review all of your purchases to see where you can cut back and personalize your budget.

Jul 25, 2013

Quick Sands Financial Tip - Saving is an Art

This week’s tip is about getting creative with your spending to maximize your budget. If you want to get out of debt then saving takes some skill.

Jul 25, 2013

Quick Sands Financial Tip - Where Does your Money go?

This week’s tip is about looking at where your money goes as a whole over the course of the month and look at ways you can save money by going to a different grocery store or a place where gas is cheaper.

Jul 25, 2013

Quick Sands Financial Tip - What's In A Great Deal?

This week’s tip discusses whether or not group deal websites like Groupon and Living Social actually help you to save money long term.

Jul 25, 2013

Quick Sands Financial Tip - Smart Travel

This week’s tip is about smarter traveling. Just because you are on a budget doesn’t mean you have to forgo traveling.

Jul 25, 2013

Quick Sands Financial Tip - Asking For Help

This week’s tip is about seeking help. If you’ve been trying to get out of debt but have so far been unable to then it’s definitely time!

Jul 25, 2013

Quick Sands Financial Tip - A Winning Partnership

This week’s tip looks at how to deal with finances when you’re part of a couple.

Jul 25, 2013

Quick Sands Financial Tip - A Night "Off" the Town

This week’s tip focuses on nightlife. If you’re finding it tough to afford going out, look for ways to keep the fun but ditch the costs.

Jul 25, 2013

Quick Sands Financial Tip - Fixed Costs

This week’s tip discusses reconsidering your ‘fixed costs’. If you’re struggling to keep up with your financial plans here is where some of the hidden problems can be.

Jul 25, 2013

Quick Sands Financial Tip - Car to Go

This week’s tip is all about transportation. Especially in the Vancouver-area, owning and maintaining a vehicle may not be your only option!

Jul 25, 2013

Quick Sands Financial Tip - Working Out-side

This week’s tip is fitness-related. With so many great outdoor choices, keeping fit can definitely be done within any budget.

Jul 25, 2013

Quick Sands Financial Tip - Teaching your Kids

This week’s tip is for the parents out there. Money management is an invaluable life skill that parents can help pass along to their children. Here’s a great idea on how to instil financial responsibility when you give your kids an allowance.

Jul 25, 2013

Quick Sands Financial Tip - Solving Income Issues

This week’s tip looks at income. If your expenses have been scaled back to their minimum and you’re still finding it tough to meet your financial goals it may be time to shift your focus to earnings.

Jul 25, 2013

Quick Sands Financial Tip - Making Self-employment Work

This week’s tip focuses on self-employment income, remittances and how to avoid year-end stress.

Jul 25, 2013

Quick Sands Financial Tip - Knowing your Limit

This week’s tip is about knowing your limit if you have gambling on your list of pastimes.

Jun 6, 2013

Quick Sands Financial Tip - Service Industry Strategies

This week’s tip is one for those earning partly (or primarily) on a cash basis. Sometimes a very basic strategy is what’s needed to keep those funds from escaping.

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