As we gradually move into a vaccinated post-COVID world, I wonder how many of us have discovered a new normal for our money. The lockdowns forced many of us to curtail our spending in many areas of our lives. Those lockdowns have all but disappeared in my corner of the world. However, there were some […]
Forgive me in advance, as this post is going to touch on several things. I don’t have all the answers, but I have lots of questions. Today, I watched a couple of YouTube videos about poverty in Europe. They could’ve just as easily been about North America, but The Algorithms suggested videos about Europe. It […]
The first thing you should know is that I am not a banking expert. I worked in that industry on a part-time basis while going to university. That was 20+ years ago. Currently, I am what you would call “just” a customer. I don’t have access to private banking, nor is my business significant enough […]
…and your loved ones a very Merry Christmas!
This past year has cemented a long-held suspicion of mine when it comes to money. No one knows what the future will bring. People can prognosticate all they want, but that’s hardly a guarantee that their words are accurate. For months, the Hair-and-Teeth set of the financial media have been talking about the impending crash. […]
How are you doing with your money goals? At the time of this post, two-thirds of 2021 are in the rearview mirror. We’re heading into the final quarter of the year, so you should have a good handle on your progress. Have you been able to allocate your money towards your most important goals? If […]
I’m going to take a leap of faith and assume that, if you’re reading this, then you also wish that you made more money. You work hard – you’ve got bills – there are things you want to do with your money. However, it seems like there’s never enough money to go around. You’ve applied […]
Today, I listened to a really good interview on YouTube with the fellow from Debt Ascent. He and his wife had over $500,000 in student loan debt. They paid it off in 5 years, while buying a house and also fully funding their registered retirement accounts. This was a great interview for two reasons. Not […]
It’s natural to doubt yourself when you first start something new. However, the great part is that those doubts diminish over time as you get better at doing the new thing. Gaining some experience goes a very long way towards quelling the nagging voice in your head that tells you that you’re out of your […]
There are few among us who really and truly find deep life satisfaction from our paid employment. If you are one of these Fortunate Few, then you are truly blessed. For the rest of the good people reading this little blurb, I would urge you to err on the side of caution. Whatever do you […]