I have just come back to Vancouver, after 10 days in Hong-Kong -with a side trip to Macau-. I really … More
Category: Misc.
What I won’t do to save or pay-off debt
There are lots of things you can do to pay-off your debt or save money. However, there are a few … More
Financial rules I like to bend or break
There are many financial rules we hear over and over again, and that we blindly follow. But before following any rule, we need to see if it is actually adapted to our own situation.
The case for earning more money
When trying to address a mountain of debt and/or budgeting issues, the first piece of advice people are given is to drastically cut expenses.
To tip or not
Coming to North America, the “tipping experience” can be quite a shock, a financial shock that is.
Learning to say no: friends ‘edition.
Not so long ago, when I would receive invitations to go to restaurants, or to the movies or away for … More
The cost of being single
As Valentine’s Day is looming, I found myself reflecting on my single status this week. My thoughts took a financial turn, as I realized being single costs me more than if I were in a relationship
Money talk for couples
With Valentine’s Day around the corner, I thought I would write about couples and money matters. For a lot of … More
Be your own financial advisor
Well, sort of. No, this entry is not about whether you should hire a financial advisor/planner, and whether these people … More
The personal aspect of personal finances
I sometimes wonder if I will ever be able to “make it” in the ever-growing, online world of personal finances. … More
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