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 …
Personal Finance
Personal finance, the fundation of Tawcan.com. Personal finance is and should be personal. A list of personal finance related topics and tips that we can all learn from.
Dividend Income – Jan 2018 Update
Wow, January flew by! I can’t believe it’s already February. Here in Vancouver, January was an exceptional wet month. We had 249.4 millimetres (9.82 inches) of rain, making it the fifth wettest January on record. …
Deconstructing Financial Independence Retire Early (FIRE)
Late last year I had the pleasure to record a podcast with Jessica. In the podcast we discussed FIRE, investment strategy (dividend growth stocks & index ETFs), financial independence vs financial freedom, and many more. …
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 …