Krystal

About Krystal

I am a 20-something marketing professional and freelance writer living in Vancouver. I write a personal finance column for the Toronto Star's Moneyville.ca called 20-Something & Change, and contribute weekly articles online to Canadian Living. My personal blog, GiveMeBackMyFiveBucks.com (GMBMFB), has received mentions in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Globe and Mail, MSN Money, Flare Magazine, Metro News, and Sympatico.ca. GMBMFB was also a finalist for the 2011 Best Canadian Personal Finance Blog competition, run by the Globe and Mail. You can reach me on Twitter @krystalatwork.

Articles by Krystal

How I Conquered My Addiction to Shopping

My addiction to shopping got me into a lot of trouble for years. To me, shopping was a hobby. It’s what I liked to do in my spare time, and I did it so often that it just seemed like second nature to me. How did I kick the habit? Here are a few ways I’m able to control my spending…
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Why this 20-something is concerned about retirement

When you’re in your 20’s, I bet the last thing you want to think about is retirement. Not only is it depressing having to think about growing older, but also it can be incredibly overwhelming. 20-somethings are in the best position to begin saving for retirement. Here’s why…
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Why Money Doesn’t Control Me Anymore

Some people are naturally good with their money. They spend less than they make, and they’re able to put money away without the temptation to spend it – but not me. I’ve always been bad with my money; it controlled my life for years. The day my life changed was when I couldn’t even afford to take the bus to work. I realized that my debt was holding me back from the life I wanted for myself.
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