FIRE WITH A FAMILY

4 days ago
9 min

Life Update: December 2020

Finished the year with another busy month. We hit our goal of saving 50% of our income & entered another provincial lockdown. Yay!

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Blake

Jan 12
6 min

The Importance of Setting Goals

All of us would like to "do better", but how do we make that achievable? Well written SMART goals help turn your vision into something real.

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Blake

Dec 7, 2020
5 min

Life Update: November 2020

This month is the 1 year mark for our wealth building journey. Also, it's nearly Christmas! Time to put that tree up and get festive!

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Snowball vs Avalanche: Which is best for debt reduction?

Blake

Nov 29, 2020
7 min

Snowball vs Avalanche: Which is best for debt reduction?

Two common debt reduction strategies; Snowball & Avalanche. Which is better for paying down debt? We've got the answer for you!

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FIRE with a family

Nov 14, 2020
4 min

Savvy ways to save at Christmas

Looking to save a bit of cash when preparing for Christmas? Here are a few ways to keep more money in your pocket for this festive holiday!

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FIRE with a family

Nov 9, 2020
4 min

Life Update - October 2020

Another month has flown by & until I sat down & thought about it, I had forgotten what even happened in October! Life update October 2020!

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Blake

Nov 3, 2020
8 min

An Introduction to Index Funds

Learn the basics of index funds & how they can help you build wealth slowly with their passive investing strategy.

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Blake

Oct 17, 2020
5 min

5 Reasons You NEED An Emergency Fund

An emergency fund (EF) is a stash of cash you keep tucked away for any unplanned expenses that may come up. EVERYONE needs one!

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Blake

Oct 6, 2020
4 min

Life Update - September 2020

A slower month with less outdoor activities. The weather is cooling down & we're getting back on track with our savings goals.

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Sinking funds: What they are & why they're important

Blake

Sep 27, 2020
4 min

Sinking funds: What they are & why they're important

A sinking fund is a place where we periodically set aside money for an upcoming planned expense. Here we'll discuss why they're important.

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11 strategies to slash your grocery spend

Blake

Sep 19, 2020
4 min

11 strategies to slash your grocery spend

What we spend on groceries can fly under the radar & often get overlooked. Here are 11 strategies to put more money back in your pocket!

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Micro investing apps: Are they worth it?

Blake

Sep 12, 2020
4 min

Micro investing apps: Are they worth it?

Micro investing allows users to invest small amounts of money, often through an app that rounds up your purchases & invests those amounts.

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Blake

Sep 5, 2020
5 min

Life Update - August 2020

A life update from August 2020. Multiple camping adventures & Allanah's 29th birthday. A fun-filled month in the sun.

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Blake

Sep 2, 2020
7 min

How to set REALISTIC budget targets

To stick to a budget, you need realistic targets. Without them, you'll likely throw the whole process out. 5 areas for you to focus on.

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Blake

Aug 15, 2020
6 min

Good Debt vs Bad Debt

Good & Bad debt, there is a difference! Good debt can make you money, while bad debt takes money away from you. Let's dive into the details.

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Teaching your kids the concept of saving

Blake

Aug 10, 2020
4 min

Teaching your kids the concept of saving

Most adults have a hard time with the idea of saving money, but what about children? Let's teach our kids this concept at an early age

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Blake

Aug 1, 2020
4 min

Life Update - July 2020

We're back for another life update from July 2020. A month full of outdoors fun and activities, and we even met our savings goals!

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Blake

Jul 25, 2020
4 min

How much home can you afford

When searching for a home you can truly afford, it's important to factor in all of the expenses that come with owning a home.

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Blake

Jul 21, 2020
4 min

How we got a flight for FREE

Ever wanted to fly somewhere for free? Me too. Here i explain how you can do it, and it's completely legal! All thanks to travel rewards.

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Blake

Jul 4, 2020
4 min

Life Update - June 2020

Half a year done & dusted! We're back with another life update & to check our progress toward FIRE. Trending well to meet our 2020 goal.

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