by TallKirk | Jun 22, 2022 | Quick Reads
How do you get better investment returns? When most people think about this question, they immediately think about what they’re investing in: which stocks, which markets, which bonds or GICs. And to some extent, getting this right matters. Setting up a diversified,...
by TallKirk | Jun 19, 2022 | Quick Reads
One of the scariest things about planning your financial future and getting everything on track is that you actually have to look at your current reality. How much is coming in? How much is going out? What are the things you want to buy and how much are they actually...
by TallKirk | Jun 16, 2022 | Quick Reads
It’s still super common for the first investment account people open to be an RRSP. They think it’s the only option (or obviously the best) and that any money they’re saving for retirement should go directly into an RRSP. Parents commonly give this advice (often...
by TallKirk | Jun 12, 2022 | Insurance, Quick Reads
Life Insurance is one of the most misunderstood tools and overlooked opportunities in personal finance. Once I wrapped my head around how it could be used to grow my net worth, I completely restructured my own system for building wealth. Honestly, I’m mad the...
by TallKirk | Jun 9, 2022 | Goal Setting & Planning, Quick Reads
Here are some things to focus on when you’re just getting started with growing your wealth: 1. Keep your expenses as low as possible (live at home a year longer, drive your old car til it dies, etc.) 2. Become an owner as quickly as possible (real estate, stocks,...
