Archive for August 2023

Reflecting on My Life & Progress Towards My Mission in Life

Today I’m reflecting on my life and progress towards my mission in life – to educate Canadians about what really works to achieve financial security & freedom. I have seen thousands of Canadians struggle with money. I see bad or suboptimal advice based on conventional wisdom all over the financial industry and to a lesser…

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Millionaires in Poverty

This may sound like a dumb topic. Why would a millionaire live in poverty? We see it all the time, though.  People living in a paid off home worth more than $1 million while living on an income of $20,000/year before tax. I believe this is caused by the belief that your home is your…

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EarningDiary Article: A Comprehensive Review of the Concept “Pay Yourself First”

I was recently interviewed by Lakhyajyoti Saikia from EarningDiary about the concept of “Pay Yourself First,” which is a fundamental financial planning concept. It refers to the practice of prioritizing saving and investing a portion of your income before you allocate funds for other expenses.  While it initially may be counterintuitive, this approach has tremendous…

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The Ultimate Strategy for Millennials – Lifecycle Investing

If you are under age 40 and saving to become financially independent, the ultimate strategy for you to understand is Lifecycle Investing. It has worked 100% of the time in the last 150 years and increased portfolios at retirement by an average of 63%. Results are so consistent because it reduces one of your biggest…

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Debunking “Sequence of Returns Risk”

What is the actual risk of running out of money if you start retirement when the market crashes? This is a question on the minds of many retirees. Especially because a lot of financial advisors talk about “Sequence of Returns Risk”. But worrying about this can lead to worse results for many retirees, as well…

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How To Choose Your University Specialty

If you or someone you know is in high school or about to apply to university, then this video is a must! After being a financial planner for almost 30 years, I’ve seen the finances of thousands of Canadians, and the careers that pay the big bucks. In this video and podcast episode you’ll learn…

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