With interest rates still at an all-time low, refinancing has become a common trend. A refinance is obtaining a new…
To tip or not
Coming to North America, the “tipping experience” can be quite a shock, a financial shock that is.
To leverage or not
In the financial world, leveraging is a fancy word for “borrowing to invest”.
Learning to say no: friends ‘edition.
Not so long ago, when I would receive invitations to go to restaurants, or to the movies or away for…
Landlord myths dispelled
With interest rates at all-time low, it can be tempting to buy a property and rent it, thus becoming a…
Thoughts on becoming self-employed
I am sure a lot of you are thinking about becoming your own boss, doing what you love and working…
The power of compound interest & the rule of 72
Did you know Albert Einstein called compound interest the 8th wonder of the world? Basically, compound interest is “interest paid…
Learning to say no: co-workers ‘edition
When trying to get your expenses under control and down, you may have realized the workplace can be a mine…
The cost of being single
As Valentine’s Day is looming, I found myself reflecting on my single status this week. My thoughts took a financial turn, as I realized being single costs me more than if I were in a relationship
Money talk for couples
With Valentine’s Day around the corner, I thought I would write about couples and money matters. For a lot of…
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