Desirae Odjick
Freelance writer + content marketer
Personal finance, millennial money management, financial technology, passive investing and career advice for 20-somethings. Canadian.
PROJECTS
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Investing In Your Business: What You Need to Know Before You Get Started
The superstar entrepreneur you follow on Instagram just posted about the new video equipment she bought for her business. Your favourite Facebook group is abuzz about running Facebook ads. And your business BFF just expanded their product line with a big inventory order. So does that mean it’s time for you to grab new video equipment, brainstorm ad copy, or order more inventory? Sorry to be a total buzzkill, but no. At least, not without a plan.
free.vice.com
Can I Use a Financial Planner if I’m Not Rich?
There are a lot of things that automatically scream “Rich Person”: an Amex Black Card, a casual sailing hobby, owning a racehorse, or having a “money guy.” The first three have all earned their place on that list because they’re laughably expensive, but what about the last one?
shopify.com
Squad Goals: Four Collaboration Ideas to Boost Your Small Business’ Sales
You’re a small business owner, not a big box retailer—which is a h*ckin’ great thing.
Sure, they might have the margins to slash prices, a squad of marketers at their disposal, and a “real” accounting department instead of a shoebox full of receipts (hey, it happens).
But you’ve got a leg up on those faceless corporations, because you’re a real person with a pretty great face, and people want to work with you.
shopify.com
The Ultimate Guide to Shipping For Black Friday Cyber Monday
The dream: a record-breaking amount of sales during Black Friday Cyber Monday.
The reality: now you’ve got to fulfill and ship that record-breaking number of orders. Yikes.
Luckily, this is a great problem to have, and we’re here to help.
From planning your shipping process, to getting strategic with your unboxing, this guide has everything you need to create an excellent BFCM shipping experience—including a new feature in your Shopify store to save you even more time.
FLARE
How to Talk Money Without Ruining Your Relationship - FLARE
FLARE money pro and personal finance blogger Desirae Odjick shares her best tips for how to talk numbers with your S.O. (without things getting super awkward)
lowestrates.ca
Is credit card insurance enough — or do you need extra travel insurance?
Heading out on a trip? A boring-but-necessary first step: read your insurance policies. (Yes, seriously.)
FLARE
Desirae Odjick on Ontario’s $15 Minimum Wage: Is It Good or Bad? - Flare
People are torn: Is a $15 minimum wage a great thing, or a horseman of the economic apocalypse?
Business Insider
I save half my income, and it's not because I'm frugal
Exactly how this one millennial manages to save half of her income - without giving up lattes.
genfkd.org
How Much Does A Side Hustle Cost?
Are you spending strategically on your side hustle costs? Here’s how to find out.
lowestrates.ca
Modern House Hunt: Buying a Foreclosure On The Other Side of The Country
One man's journey across the country to revamp a house in need of some TLC.
genfkd.org
Not Sure About Investing? Invest in Your Side Hustle First
Investing doesn’t need to be complicated, especially when you know everything there is to know about one specific business: Your side-hustle.
genfkd.org
Five Things You Need to Know Before Starting a Side Hustle
Just because everyone else is starting a side hustle doesn’t mean it’s right for you — here’s how to figure it out for yourself.
lowestrates.ca
We need to get rid of the ugly stereotypes around women and money
Let’s all take a minute to confront — and heartily dismiss — the ridiculous and enduring stereotypes that we hear all the time about women and money.
lowestrates.ca
Everything you need to know about being in a relationship and filing your taxes
I worked with two Official Tax Experts to help me — and you! — navigate tax season alongside our common-law partners and spouses, and figure out how to file our recently-divorced taxes, too.
lowestrates.ca
How I saved $16000 in a year for a house down payment
Before you can dive into the joys (and associated costs!) of homeownership, you need to pony up tens of thousands of dollars for a down payment. Here’s exactly how I managed to come up with all that cash over the past year.