I recently reached a milestone in my retirement savings accounts. Unfortunately, despite this milestone, I am still behind in terms of where I *should* be and how much I *should* have in terms of retirement savings at this stage of my life.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
How long should you keep documents?
Spring is usually the season for both tax filing and decluttering/cleaning.
How my spending habits changed after a year of Covid
When the pandemic started, I noticed some subtle changes in my spending habits.
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.
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
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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