Pay what something is really worth and pay for it once
This applies to everything — workers you hire, or things you buy. I always see companies trying to shave here and there by hiring super cheap employees (or in my case, freela
How not to screw up a negotiation
It’s pretty easy to talk about, much harder to execute in real life. Here are my tips: Just negotiate — Not trying at all is THE biggest mistake Prepare as much as you
When did we start thinking that retirement was a right?
I did a little research on the history of retirement because I was curious as to how long this system has been in place, and I found out the following: A German chancellor back in
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
At what point would you feel wealthy?
It’s a pretty simple question — at what point would you feel wealthy? Is it a net worth number? Is it a feeling? Is it because you can do something you’ve never d
Why your net worth may not matter at all
Net worth, net worth! All we talk about in the PF world is how much money we have to our name, am I right?!? Well I am here to say that perhaps net worth is not that important as w
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
Investing Series: Don’t liquidate, transfer your assets to fund your retirement accounts instead
Maybe everyone knows about this already but I didn’t, and I’m looking at someone out there to back me up on not having known this either (anyone? ANYONE?). I have all o
Learn some basic math and save a lot of money! (PLEASE…!!)
People listen up!! The majority of you out there suck at basic math. I am not even talking about math that you (rightfully) thought was utterly useless for real life everyday situa
Money isn’t the answer to everything
Yes, I know. For instance, you might think that if you won the lottery, you would have all of your debts and your problems solved, and you’d never have to worry another day i