Stop comparing yourself to others
I really enjoy interacting with readers, whether it be via comments on this blog, emails, Twitter, or Facebook. I always appreciate when people take their time to write. If you are one of the people …
Happiness & Joy
Having the right money mindset means knowing what happiness and joy means to you. Some Life lessons, tips, and reflections on how to create a happy and joyful life.
Being mindful consumers
As you may have heard, fellow Canadian personal finance blogger, Cait Flanders’ first book “The Year of Less” was launched in January. I have followed Cait’s journey on her blog for the last few years …
Sell blood to expedite FIRE***
I donated blood for the first time in 2001 in a mobile donation clinic. It was my first year of university, living in one of the residences at University of British Columbia. The mobile donation …
FIRE Canada Interview #3 – Why I decided to keep working despite reaching FI at 38
A few months ago, a reader from Vancouver left a comment on this blog, stating that he has reached financial independence at 38 years of age. He also mentioned that he decided to continue working …
Stop Worrying About Regret in Your Twenties & Start Thinking About the Future
Hey everyone, today’s post is from the talented J from Millennial Boss. I had the pleasure to meet her and get to know her at FinCon17. It’s always neat to meet another person in the …
Don’t be a Perlemus
This is Perlemus, our pet cat. We first met Perlemus at the Vancouver BC SPCA shelter 5 years ago. Back then she was a tiny kitten only a few months old. She and her 3 …
FIRE Canada Interview #2 – How I became financially independent at age 32
Since high school graduation, I have not kept up with many high school friends. So you can imagine how surprised I was to see a high school friend sending me a Facebook message about financial …