You have to pay, one way or another When you understand that inflation is by design you’ll realize that the whole system is a shell game. And the only way to survive the game is to adequately prepare for the day when it ends. Two ways for you to be taxed When you earn $60,000 a year… Read More »
We’ve been here before One year ago no analyst could have predicted oil would surpass $120 a barrel. Yet here we are. No one saw oil futures going into negative territory in 2020, yet that happened as well. In 1979 there was even a call for the end of the stock market, lol. I guess that magazine… Read More »
What I’m watching right now Have a look at this chart. It’s the latest data from CREA showing that homes across Canada have increased in price by 28% year over year. 😮 Sweet baby cheez-its! That’s very surprising for home owners, and scary for renters. Even if a renter doesn’t plan to buy a home any time soon,… Read More »
Yes, rates will probably be higher in 2022. But not as much as people might think. Inflation is stubbornly high. We’ve been above the Bank of Canada’s target rate of 2% since March, and the rising cost of living doesn’t seem to be even slowing down. This prompted the top economist at Scotiabank, Derek Holt to predict… Read More »
If you’re planning on traveling to the U.S. to study in a top university, you’ll find that there are plenty of opportunities in this country. However, there’s a lot you’ll want to research before making the leap, so you can be sure to have everything in place. Take a look at 5 things to take care of when… Read More »
One of the great advantages of living in Canada is the generous government benefits system. Had a baby? Take some tax-free child benefits. Lost your job? Apply for employment insurance benefits (EI.) Making low income? There are multiple assistance program for you. 🙂 But one dilemma facing the financial independence/early retire community is whether or not we should… Read More »