How to Approach Awkward Conversations about Money with Family &amp; Friends

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September 2014

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How to Approach Awkward Conversations about Money with Family & Friends

A couple having an wwkward conversation over money.

For a lot of us, conversations about money with family and friends can be uncomfortable and even awkward when something really needs to be said. Over the past few years we've addressed these topics from time to time to provide some help, insight and direction in these murky waters. Here are some of our more popular articles:

What are Fixed, Savings and Variable Costs and Expenses, and How Will They Help Me Learn How to Budget My Money Properly?

Calculating monthly costs and expenses. Fixed expenses, savings expenses and variable costs are the three categories that make up your budget, and are vital when learning to mange your money properly. When you've committed to living on a budget, you must know how to put your plan into action.

In this article, we'll explain the differences between fixed, variable and savings costs, and how you can start dividing your budget into these three categories. Learn more

How to Save Money on Your Home Energy Bill

Saving money hydro and electricity. We’ve just concluded a series on our blog about how to save money on household energy costs where we offer free and low-cost ways to reduce your electricity and energy bills with the items you’ve already got around your house. Use the links below to learn more about how you can save.