My Story of How I Grew my Net Worth – Part I – First $500K
Disclaimer: It is unusual, and even unrealistic so please don’t think that this is the norm. I just thought it would be interesting to share how it happened and Tim’s s
Buying versus Renting versus Mortgaging
So here are all my numbers. The place I end up buying will be a condo, which means I need to pay taxes and condo fees in lieu of rent. WAIT, WHAT? DOESN’T BUYING A HOME MEA
Working Mother shaming & why we need to just STFU
I just got judged by my neighbour the other day. I was kind of chuckling at the judgment but we’ll get to why later on. She basically said to a room full of mothers and fathe
Thoughts: Big Spenders and their spending
This article from Toronto Life seems to have really struck a nerve with Canadians everywhere. Here are my random thoughts: 1. IT IS HIS (AND HIS PARENTS’) MONEY, NOT YOURS I
Engagement Ring Alternatives instead of buying diamonds
Now I am not against anything to mark the occasion, even though I think diamonds are a scam. I am ALL FOR someone wearing a ring, I just don’t get the point of wearing a thou
Sherry’s Money Thoughts & Ramblings as of late
THIS CITY IS VERY BABY & CHILD UNFRIENDLY It is not until you have a child and a stroller that you realize just how much Montreal hates children and disabled persons. Stairs, n
Budgeting Help: How a family can plan and save for traveling
A great reader request came in to ask me how we plan and save for traveling as a family, particularly one in debt and trying to save, get out of debt and still enjoy life. DO NOT F
Why do I feel the need to prove myself in doing silly challenges I will never accomplish?
I do challenges because I think I’m weak. Maybe I am, maybe I’m not. All I know is that I am not in the position to need to be challenging myself or depriving myself of thi
There is nothing more sexy or satisfying than having your own money
As a woman especially, there is going to be nothing more sexy or satisfying than having your own income. I say this after (re)-reading this book: The book talks about Manhattanites