I have just come back to Vancouver, after 10 days in Hong-Kong -with a side trip to Macau-. I really … More
Category: Planning
Financial lessons I learned from my parents
Yesterday was Mother’s Day in North America. In France, Mother’s Day always falls on the last Sunday of May. Since … More
Unsuspecting costly habits
When trying to save money and get your finances under control, a lot of PF bloggers recommends bringing lunch to … More
Is couponing worth it?
If you live in North America, you have probably heard of the TV show Extreme Couponing. In this program, people … 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.
From saving to investing
I have always been a saver. I understood from a fairly young age that I needed to save money if … More
The power of compound interest & the rule of 72
Did you know Albert Einstein called compound interest the 8th wonder of the world? Basically, compound interest is “interest paid … More
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
Understanding fees in mutual funds
There are a lot of discussions on how the Management Expense Ratio –or MER- of a mutual fund directly impacts … More
Mutual funds basics
This investment product is very popular in North America. But what is a mutual fund and how does it work? A … More
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