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The 4 popular FIRE strategies
There are several different FIRE strategies in existence. We’ll cover off 4 of the popular ones.
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Blake
- Feb 8, 2021
- 5 min
Life Update: January 2021
It's the beginning of a new year! Annnnd we're still in lockdown. Yay! Not all doom & gloom though. At least our savings is going well!
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Blake
- Jan 30, 2021
- 6 min
How banks ACTUALLY work
How banks really work might surprise you. They don't just hold onto your money like most people may think. Let's dive in & find out.
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Blake
- Jan 24, 2021
- 5 min
Capital Gains Tax: What you need to know
Tax... Not the sexiest subject to talk about, but it's one of the most important for your finances. Here's the scoop on capital gains tax!
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Blake
- Jan 16, 2021
- 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, 2021
- 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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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 5, 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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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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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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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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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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