Retirement Basics in Canada

Discussing the 3 main government benefits available for retirement in Canada.

Stop Keeping Up with The Jones’

Long before the highlight reel of Facebook and Instagram made us insta-jealous, folks were intimidated by their neighbors and “keeping up with the Jones'”.

Living Below Your Means isn’t About Lack

Isn’t it funny how being unable to have something makes you want it more? If you are broke, shopping is all you want to do.

Can Retail Therapy Ever be a Good Thing?

Actually, yes.

That Time I Quit my Job…With Nothing Lined-up

I recently joined the Great Resignation and quit a toxic job….without having a new job lined-up.

4 Tips to Avoid the “Lottery Effect”

A large percentage of the men and women who win the lottery come to the end of their earnings with very little to show for it.

Pay Yourself First – And Other Smart Money Strategies

There is a budget plan for each and every type. The key is finding a style that fits with your natural tendencies.

FHSA Explained (250th Post)

One of the many promises made by then candidate Justin Trudeau was to create a specific savings account for first-time home-buyers, if he was re-elected.

Inflation Protection

Inflation is everywhere, including here, in Canada. Last month, it peaked at 6.7%, the highest it’s been since 1991. Canadians, myself included, are feeling the pinch, particularly at the supermarket and at the pump.

Looking at Your Past Can Shape Your Financial Future

Generally speaking, your money mindset is like an apple that hasn’t fallen far from the tree.