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Best. Bank. Advert. Ever.

Nancy (aka Moneycoach) — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 02:19:27 +0000

Digital Launch Party: PARTY TIME!

Raincoaster — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 23:35:05 +0000

Party On, Dudes! Join us in a toast to personal financial freedom and security and, not incidentally, the official launch of YourMoneyByDesign‘s new online money management program.

Thanks so much to everyone who joined us today!

Live streaming by Ustream

Stay tuned: more Digital Launch Party madness coming soon!

Raincoaster — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 19:52:25 +0000

Trapped in a job you hate because of the money? Find out your path to freedom. Livecoaching session coming up at 2pm! After that, we’ll be liveblogging some testimonials and discussing real world money issues right here on the blog. Then, we’re going on location for some more live coaching, then back to Casa YMBD for the party celebration!

Your Money By Design’s biggest fans

Raincoaster — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 18:48:40 +0000

Here are Nancy’s two biggest fans. As you can see, they have wildly different styles: one a stereotypical consumer, the other more measured and deliberate in her approach. Neither of them have any savings whatsoever and, as you can see, live literally from hand to mouth.

Introducting Cranmer:

and his sister Maggie:

As you can see, both of them need Nancy’s help!

Digital Launch Party Pics!

Raincoaster — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 17:50:23 +0000

I’m doing my best to be a paparazzo at the Digital Launch Party for YourMoneyByDesign, so here is the slideshow so far today. As the day goes on, more pictures will be added, so check back regularly.

Frugal Friday: how a leeetle customs mistake cost me $150 on holidays

Nancy (aka Moneycoach) — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 23:29:03 +0000

Grrrr!

The UK has a tax (VAT) of 20%. I reckon I spent approaching $1000 while I was over there (yes, budgeted) which means I contributed to Her Majesty’s Coffers in the range of $150.00+

I dutifully kept all my receipts, but when I got to Heathrow discovered that Receipts Alone Do Not Suffice.

I also needed to show all my goods, which would have been a serious time delay and hassle as they were interspersed amongst my suitcases.

Furthermore, I needed to complete a form each and every time I had made the purchases, and the form is provided by the shop keeper.

Hassle, much?

In any case, I didn’t have time to rifle through my carefully packed luggage, nor had I completed any of the forms.

*le sigh* I did at least thoroughly enjoy the BBC so I suppose I can find some solace that I benefited from the taxes.

Fellow frugal travellers, headsup: do the research on reclaiming taxes in advance of your trip!

Oh, and to add to the irritation, I picked up 3 lovely jars of jam from the Harrod’s duty free. I got through Heathrow just fine, but the security in Calgary pointed out that they were liquids in excess of 100ml so the lemon curd, thick marmalade and raspberry jams are now in some Calgary dumpster.

Bollocks!

Photo Credit: Stewf

Bend down! The Chief wants some sauce with his rice!

Nancy (aka Moneycoach) — Sun, 23 Jan 2011 15:24:18 +0000

This is so far outside my scope of existence I almost don’t know what to make of it. Anyone ever lived in Africa? Anyway I was riveted. A bit of economics, a bit of sociology (bend down! the Chief wants some sauce with his rice!) and a whole lotta rhythm.

Or then again, you could always find work like this:

Nancy (aka Moneycoach) — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 16:42:05 +0000

Dear entire Western World, let’s all agree that the iWhateverThing has had its day, shall we?

Nancy (aka Moneycoach) — Sun, 28 Nov 2010 05:05:59 +0000

Nicely played, Air Canada, nicely played.

Nancy (aka Moneycoach) — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 02:46:13 +0000

Anyone catch the reference implicit in this? (Hat tip to the person who pointed it out – I forget who you are! Announce yourself so I can give props where they’re due). Anyway, I love how they’re playing along with pop culture in their imagery. What does this have to do with money coaching? Not a whole lot. But advertising fascinates me.