by TallKirk | Feb 17, 2023 | Quick Reads
So here’s a real thing that way more people experience than you probably think: form filling anxiety. Filling out forms can be really intimidating for a lot of people. They see all the blanks and immediately get overwhelmed. Their mind starts racing, worrying about...
by TallKirk | Feb 13, 2023 | Goal Setting & Planning, Quick Reads
When you’re trying to make moves to improve your financial situation, it can be hard to figure out where to start. Here are some ways I help clients secure early wins: * Switch to a no-fee bank account * Move credit card debt to something with the lowest rate possible...
by TallKirk | Feb 7, 2023 | Goal Setting & Planning, Investments, Quick Reads
Everyone likes the sound of getting rich quick, but I tend to think the slow way is better. Getting rich quick is overrated for a few different reasons, all kind of related: One, it tends to be super risky. That means the vast majority of people who try will fail, and...
by TallKirk | Dec 28, 2022 | Insurance, Quick Reads
When most people think about the purpose of life insurance, they think about covering their funeral expenses and their debt (typically their mortgage in particular). And as a minimum or a starting point, maybe that’s okay. It’s certainly better than nothing. But it’s...
by TallKirk | Dec 23, 2022 | Investments, Quick Reads
One of the worst and weirdest investment tips is to invest in companies you use, know or like in your personal life. There’s simply no reason to believe this is a good strategy. Your favourite brand could easily be a terrible business. Or could be overvalued already....
