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Living your best life starts with savvy financial moves. Learn the tips, strategies and trends no one is talking about.
How to Start Setting Financial Goals
Financial goal planning shouldn’t be hard. Here’s the rundown.
Why Taking Advice From Your Parents is Dangerous
Your parents mean well, but what worked 30 years ago doesn’t work today.
Your Home Is Not A Good Investment
Could the strategies that worked 30 years ago hold their own in today’s economic landscape?
Equity Comp 101
Equity compensation can be a nice bonus in your pay package, but you gotta stay grounded about it. The key is knowing the fine print—and figure out if it’s really a solid deal.
Spender married to a saver – can it work?
How to handle it when you and your partner are not financial soulmates.
When financial compromise is worth it
It’s hard to know when financial compromise is worth it. Cutting back isn’t easy, but it can be easier. We break down how to compromise, and when it’s worth it.
Pros and cons of DIY investing
There is a right and a wrong way to DIY invest. Avoid these hazards and take advantage of easy optimizations.
Financial talks for couples
It’s awkward to talk money. Add in a spouse, your family, and their family, and it could turn into a Curb episode.. at best.
2024 travel hacks
The travel experts want you to compromise on your vacation. Their wrong.
How to buy nice things and not feel guilty
Conscious spenders prioritize what they value and are willing to spend on it. This approach will help you enjoy today without regretting it later.
How to break up with your financial advisor
If you’re scared to leave your advisor, you’re not alone. Here’s our guide on how to make a change.
The cost of financial planning
Many assume financial plans and advisors are reserved for the rich. Most of them are. There are often excessively high minimum requirements to get a foot in the door. But the cost of financial planning for the super-rich looks a lot different than it does for HENRYs.
Debt Snowball or Debt Avalanche?
Two popular methods to pay down debt, but are they your only options?
How much cash should I have by age 40?
Everyone’s got their own playbook. But you know what? We’re thinking it’s high time you shift the focus to the life you want to live right now.
What is the FIRE movement?
The FIRE movement has gained popularity with milennials and Gen Z. But what is FIRE? And does it work?
What to do with an inheritance?
Losing a relative isn’t easy, and money can complicate things. Read this post so you don’t become a statistic.
Should You Use a Robo Advisor?
What are robo advisors? We delve into the world of AI and financial advice.
How to Travel for Free (when you’re not an influencer)
Curious about traveling for free without the massive social media following of an influencer? We’ve got the scoop.
Top 10 2023 HENRY Spending Goals
Our HENRYs (High Earners Not Rich Yet) make good money and want to spend it. This is what our HENRYs are spending their money on this year.
There Are No Dynasties with Investing
Mutual funds or index funds? The fees are (much) lower with index funds, but what about performance? We have you covered.
Three Reasons to Ditch Your Toxic Market Obsession
The day-to-day ups and downs on the rollercoaster that is the stock market are irrelevant when long term investing.
Why you need to talk about estate planning.
It’s relevant to every adult, not just the old and wealthy. So what is estate planning and why should every millennial consider it?
People are wrong about leasing.
They used to say leasing a car was like flushing cash down the drain, but guess what, they might’ve had it all wrong. In fact, leasing could be the savvy move, and here’s the lowdown.
The Golden Ticket to Investing
If you’re investing in mutual funds, you might be more likely to win your fantasy football league than beat the market.
How much cash to keep in the bank?
How much is too much (and too little) to keep in a daily account.
3 Strategies to Crush that APR
Many Canadians look at their CC statements unaware that there are plenty of ways to decrease that ominous number staring back at them.
ESG investing isn’t all that it’s cracked up to be.
ESG investing is a good idea with bad execution. We try to do better.
Are you a Henry?
High Earners Not Rich Yet (HENRYs) earn a substantial income, but don’t have a lot to show for it. In this article, we delve into the common characteristics of HENRYs to help you find out if you make the grade.
Job-hopping and pensions.
Wage gains for people who switched jobs have outpaced those who’ve stayed. What happens to employer pensions for job-hoppers?
Can you afford your lifestyle?
Lifestyle creep is a pesky thing. It happens when your lifestyle increases with your income. Read this article to better understand it and how to avoid it while still living a good life.