In light of the pandemic caused by the coronavirus, the Canadian government announced an unprecedented economic package to help as many Canadians as possible during these turbulent times. It is unprecedented, indeed. Even in during the Great Recession of 2008, the measures implemented were nowhere close to what we're seeing now. This crisis was actually …
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Blog Anniversary: 5 years
5 years ago, I published my very first post on the Money Savvy Blog. Its title was the cost of eating-out. 5 years and 181 posts later, my view on this particular topic hasn't changed. When convenience becomes a daily necessity, it will derail most financial plans. I still refuse to pay for these by …
Life update and musings
I am aware I haven't blogged that much lately.
Why I don’t really blog about my own finances
A lot of fellow PF bloggers share their most intimate financial details online.
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.
Segregated funds explained
Segregated funds have always been a highly debated product.
Should you ever take a pay cut?
A reader of the Money Savvy Blog asked when and if it ever made sense to take a pay cut. The surprising answer is yes!
