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Making smaller and more regular contributions eventually add up in a BIG way. A sinking fund is an account in which you set aside money each month to put toward a goal at a later date. It is a separate pot or bucket of money to shield you from using your savings when something unexpected […]

If you’re in the position to save for these unexpected expenses, the time is always now My new book, Financial First Aid, is officially out. In its entirety, we discuss emergency funds and the importance of preventative measures to protect your financial life. If you’ve ever been in a situation where money felt tight, and […]

It’s time to look at your numbers. How many times are you going to say I wish? I wish I could do what you do with your money. I wish I knew how to pay off my debt quicker. I wish I knew how vital investing in my future could be. So here is a […]

Choosing a credit card today can feel overwhelming I ask my followers which financial brands or institutions they’re most interested in learning about each year. This time around, Neo Financial was the most common response. So, because I never offer information about products or services until I’ve used them myself, I figured it was time […]

You don’t have to be a seasoned CPA to file your own taxes The final deadline to file your taxes is quickly approaching, and our new regular contributor, Sarah, is here to share her experience filing her taxes for the first time. Sarah graduated from the Wilfrid Laurier University business program with a concentration in […]

Your credit score does matter If it were a sport, a credit score of 650 would get you in the game. 800 would get you on the starting lineup and 850+ would make you an all-star. Your credit score can impact your life in a variety of ways. Whether it’s to obtain a mortgage, score […]

“Every action you take is a vote for the person you wish to become” My favourite book I read in 2021 was undoubtedly Atomic Habits by James Clear.  I’ve leaned on its contents before in previous posts and at this rate, I might be doing so every other post, but by golly what a masterpiece! […]

Money is emotional As the book’s title suggests, “The Psychology of Money” does not take the crunching approach to finance education and instead focuses on a study of what happens between the ears. As Housel so eloquently reminds us, “You’re not a spreadsheet. You’re a person. A screwed up, emotional person.” Instead of giving you a playbook describing […]