Janita Grift

Janita is a frugal living expert and owner of Frugal Fun Finance. With over five years of personal experience finding and trying out the best ways to make and save more money, she's eager to share her knowledge. Janita's strategies have helped her save thousands of dollars for funding investments and traveling to over 20 countries.


Janita completed training in personal finance at The University of Western Ontario and McGill University, two prestigious Canadian universities. Her expertise has been shared on GoBankingRates, Yahoo Finance, and NASDAQ.com.

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Cheap Places to Travel in Canada: Affordable Destinations to Enjoy

Canada is an expensive country. I should know – I’m from there! While travel is worth every penny (especially to beautiful Canada!), if you’re on a budget, you can still experience this gorgeous country without going broke. In this article, I’ll outline my favorite cheap places to travel in Canada. As a frugal traveler who

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12 Essential Budget Categories for Smart Saving and Spending

Want to get better at saving money but don’t know where to begin? Not to worry! In this article, I’ll highlight the 12 essential budget categories that everyone should include in their financial plan. A smart savings and frugal living lifestyle has personally saved me thousands of dollars over the past few years without sacrificing

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Frugal and Cheap: Mastering the Art of Knowing the Difference

Frugal and cheap. What’s the difference? There is a clear distinction between cheap vs frugal. In this article, I’ll review the difference between frugal and cheap. Additionally, I’ll explain how frugal and simple living will benefit you in the long run, while being cheap will cost you. The tips I’ll share have helped me save

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