The TFSA – Tax-free Savings Account- has been around since 2008. Yet, it still remains a mystery for most folks
Category: Saving
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
Ridiculous bank offers’edition
Recently, I’ve been “bombarded” with e-mails from Scotiabank offering me a ton of “advantages” if I open either an Ultimate … More
Return since inception vs. yearly return
I recently received my December statement for both my RRSP and TFSA portfolio. This portfolio is for retirement purposes only, … More
Mindful consumption
No, this post is not about me lecturing you on how you should completely change your habits overnight, such as … More
Opportunity cost
If you are a reader of the blog, you know I decided to obtain an MBA. I have been studying … More
Alternatives to big cable companies in BC
Not so long ago, in the Lower Mainland – and I am sure it applies to the rest of BC as well-, people basically had 2 options when it came to cable, Internet and home phone services
High-Interest Savings Accounts and GICs in Canada
It is notorious Canadian banks and credit unions alike pay peanuts on savings accounts.
10 Financial killers
In my previous post, I shared how F.I.R.E. has an element of privilege to it.
The importance of the emergency fund
I have heard a lot of names for the Emergency fund: Back-up fund, F-U fund, Opportunity fund, Rainy-Day fund…whatever you want to call it, it is just semantics.
