Everyone makes money mistakes – I’m no exception. With a net worth of over $500K before age 30, it’s hard to imagine I’ve made many money mistakes. Although my net worth may be impressive, I’m far from perfect. Before I began my journey towards financial independence, I made plenty of money mistakes. Those money mistakes […]

I woke up Sunday morning to discover I didn’t have any hot water. When I turned on the taps, the water was lukewarm. My hot water heater is rented, so I called the water heater company to have it serviced. I figured this would be a routine service call covered under my warrantee since I’m […]

I attended the latest event hosted by the fine folks at MoneySense, Canada’s best-selling personal finance magazine. Dubbed “four hours that will change your financial future,” MoneySense Retire Rich 2014 more than lived up to the hype. Even though I already consider myself financially literate, I learned a thing or two and felt more motivated […]

Being a first-time homebuyer can be overwhelming to say the least. Between house hunting and being pre-approved for a mortgage, it can be hard to find time to catch your breath. In August 2012, I became a first-time homebuyer when I purchase my dream home, a beautifully-renovated three bedroom bungalow in Toronto east. I was […]

Anyone who is serious about real estate investing should attend this event! I attended Scott McGillivray’s Wealth Tour event on October 26, 2014 in Mississauga, Ontario. Whether you’re looking to purchase your first investment property or you’re fourth or fifth, Scott offers invaluable information beginners and seasoned investors can benefit from. You probably know Scott […]

The following article is a guest post by Christopher Austin. Are you looking to make an investment and boost your monthly income, but you don’t know where to start? Many people are afraid to invest because they don’t want to lose their money. The truth is, there’s no such thing as a 100% secure investment; […]

Are you sick and tired of being dinged with unfair charges by big business? You’re not alone. CBC Marketplace aired an episode on Canada’s Dumbest Charges. Consumers fed up with being taken advantage of by corporations submitted their ideas for the dumbest charges. The top five dumbest charges were Ticketmaster fees, airline seat selection fees, […]

I recently had the pleasure of chatting with Matt Burk, CEO of Fairway America, about the U.S. real estate market. A lot of investors make the assumption that buying a rental property is the only way to invest in U.S. real estate when there are so many other ways. Small balance real estate funds are […]

One of the biggest decisions you’ll face as a homeowner is surrounding your mortgage. Should I choose a fixed or variable rate mortgage? What term should I should? Should I pay weekly, biweekly, or monthly? Before you worry about those factors, it’s important to have at least a basic understanding of mortgage rates. There are […]

Driving a car is expensive. After you drive your brand-new car off the lot, the expenses don’t end there. There are a slew of costs you’ll have to deal with, including fuel costs, repair and maintenance, license and registration, and car insurance. The average annual cost of driving a car is a whopping $10,456, according […]