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I deferred my mortgage…now what?

Actually, I deferred my mortgage back in August last year. At the time, my attempt at self-employment wasn’t yielding any … More

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Health insurance isn’t really insurance

In its basic definition, insurance is intended to cover catastrophic, financial loss. To be worth insuring a loss should be both catastrophic and financial.

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What’s new this tax season

Each year, CRA makes changes that have the ability to impact your Canadian tax filing.

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How gratitude helped me through 2020

My 2020 was a stark contrast to my 2019. To write that I can’t wait for it to be over … More

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A Merry Covid-Christmas…

With Covid-19 still lingering, I actually hope this Christmas will be different and overall better for everyone. I also hope we won’t revert to our old habits once Covid is eradicated. 

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More than funding, you need analysis and planning

All too often, we put a huge emphasis on “saving”. This is particularly true in the PF blogosphere.

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Switching my retirement savings to all-in-one ETFs

Disclaimer: I am not a Financial Planner or Advisor. I do not recommend any investment products. You need to do … More

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CERB transition

The Federal Government has just announced CERB would be extended for another, final 4 weeks. I have explained this program … More

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Alternate paths to F.I.R.E.

F.I.R.E. stands for Financial Independence, Retire Early. This movement has gained popularity in recent years.

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Feeling bamboozled by your Realtor?

The short answer to this question is “most likely”.

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