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Dabbling in real-estate crowdfunding

Real-estate is a hot commodity in Canada. People have a real fear of missing out -FOMO-. Many believe it’s the way to get rich -quick-ish- in Canada.

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My MBA cost me $102 300!

A couple of weeks ago, I wrote my 2 final MBA exams. If felt a bit strange. A chapter of my life is coming to a close after 3 years.

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7 posts for 7 years of blogging

Wow! I can’t believe I’ve been here for 7 years. Still going strong BTW. Even after 7 years, I’ve barely skimmed the surface when it comes to the fascinating world of Personal Finances.

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The case for accepting an employer’s counter-offer

If you google “should I accept a counter-offer from my employer?”, chances are your query will generate thousands of results telling you not to do it.

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How long should you keep documents?

Spring is usually the season for both tax filing and decluttering/cleaning.

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How my spending habits changed after a year of Covid

When the pandemic started, I noticed some subtle changes in my spending habits.

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When contributing to an RRSP doesn’t make sense…

RRSPs were first introduced in 1957. Because of their longevity, they’re the preferred vehicle when it comes to retirement savings.

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Should you use a TFSA for retirement savings?

The TFSA – Tax-free Savings Account- has been around since 2008. Yet, it still remains a mystery for most folks

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Covid-19, a year later: what I learned

A year ago this same day, BC declared a state of emergency in response to Covid-19

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Developing an Abundance Mindset

For many, many years I had a scarcity mindset. A scarcity mindset is the belief that there will never be … More

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