Addictions affect your finances in a bad way. 2 examples are gambling and shopping. When you gamble away money you don’t have, or shop to avoid problems in an uncontrollable way the problems it creates can screw up your future for a long time.
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Should you join the Great Resignation?
Many are choosing to quit what they are doing and seek jobs with improved compensation, better work life balance, or to follow a calling or passion. However, just because everyone you know is quitting their jobs, doesn’t mean you should.
Catching-up on retirement savings
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.
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.
Reflections from 7 weeks of semi-lockdown (200th post)
This post is a follow-up to a previous one, where I wrote about how I was coping during these unusual … More
How I am handling my finances and coping during Covid-19
I have received a flurry of e-mails from readers asking me how I am handling my finances and my life … More
Coronavirus and your expenses (with a BC twist)
Pandemic or no pandemic, we all have bills to pay….unfortunately. If, like many people, you are already feeling the pinch … More
Coronavirus: Canadian economy edition
In light of the pandemic caused by the coronavirus, the Canadian government announced an unprecedented economic package to help as … More
Don’t trade on the news: coronavirus & your money
The last couple of weeks have been turbulent market-wise. Fears of the coronavirus and its impact on the Chinese economy … More
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