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How to save on groceries in Canada? Is it even possible with crazy inflation and the high prices we pay for milk, dairy, eggs, and produce? Prices in 2022 have gone even higher, and the average Canadian family according to Canada’s Food Price Report is …
Read moreHow to Save on Groceries in Canada (despite CRAZY INFLATION)
I have an DIY investing confession. A few years ago around 2013, when I had cash to invest, I left it lying around in my Questrade account for probably over a year. It was around $100,000. I think I was dollar cost averaging but not …
Read moreHigh Interest Savings ETFs in Canada: Park Your Cash
What is a LIRA? Well, a Lira is a Turkish coin and also an Italian predecessor to the violin. However, in the Canadian context, LIRA stands for Locked-In Retirement Account. This post will go over the question ‘what is a LIRA’ and what the difference …
I recently went to Hawaii for 5 weeks with a 3-4 month old infant and it went surprisingly well- he even started to sleep through the night by the end of the trip (which is the best thing to happen to me since sliced bread, …
Read moreMinimalist Packing List for a Beach Vacation with Baby and Toddler
You’ve probably seen them. The eager young salespeople who stand beside a table with a fancy poster of a smiling, happy child wearing a graduate cap. The young salespeople try to make eye contact with you and ask you very brightly how your day is …
Read moreGroup, Pooled, and Scholarship Trust RESP: You Should Avoid Them
Half the year is over, I cannot believe it. I seem to say that every year, but for some reason in the past few years, it seems even more relevant. Life has been pretty busy (I’m sure it has been for you too!) because it’s …
Are you wondering what happens if you over contribute to your TFSA? So you over contributed to your Tax Free Savings Account, right? Same here, my TFSA over-contribution sent me into panic mode for a few months when I was waiting for their decision of …
Read moreTFSA Over-Contribution (Step-By-Step On How To Fix It)