Have-Do-Be or Be-Do-Have? That is the question!
Have you ever thought about what defines who you are? Why do we do things in a certain way? Why are some of us spenders? Why do some of us have a candid ability to …
Retire Early
RE part of FIRE… Retire Early!
Freedom 30, Freedom 35, Freedom 40, Freedom 45, etc. Many of us have dreamed about retire early so we can enjoy our lives rather than keep doing the 9-5 job for 30 or more years.
But retire early doesn’t mean stop working completely. Far from it. What does RE really means when it comes to financial independence retire early (FIRE)?
Stop comparing yourself to the past self
As parents, we encountered a lot of struggles when Baby T1.0 was born, both emotionally and mentally. In the first few days of his life, Baby T1.0 lost 14% of his birth weight. While it’s …
FIRE Canada Interview # 20 – Mindful Explorer
The financial independence retire early movement is getting a lot of attention lately. While it’s nice to see the movement gaining traction, I feel most of the major media coverage has been very early retirement …
Should I use the Smith Manoeuvre? Q&A with Robinson Smith
There are many similarities between the US and Canada when it comes to personal finance. One of the major key differences is how mortgage interest is treated when you file your income tax. In the …
Teaching kids about financial independence retire early
Earlier this year I was contacted by Ali Amad, a reporter from Pivot Magazine, about appearing in a feature called “Financial Independence Retire Early” movement he was putting together. After a few email exchanges and …
FIRE Canada Interview #19 – Mini-Retirements
The financial independence retire early movement is getting a lot of attention lately. While it’s nice to see the movement gaining traction, I feel most of the major media coverage has been very early retirement …
FIRE Canada Interview #18 – Dividend Powerhouse
The financial independence retire early movement is getting a lot of attention lately. While it’s nice to see the movement gaining traction, I feel most of the major media coverage has been very early retirement …