Finance Life Stages
Losing a loved one is a profoundly sad experience. This emotion is made worse by the realities of today’s world, as many of us have moved abroad in search of a better life. And yet, even thousands of kilometres of …
My younger brother and his girlfriend of 7+ years are finally getting married. While they’ve spent a large chunk of their lives together, they’ve never lived together and are only recently starting to delve into each other’s finances. I know …
We tend to focus on our mistakes too often. We dwell on our regrets and spend too much time wondering what we could have done better. But what about focusing on what we actually did right? Yes, I made a …
The millennial generation has a pretty wide age range. Born between 1980 and 2000, millennials are currently between 36 and 16 years old. The age range also fees larger because the current age range of millennials are the years in …
The thought or even mention of the word ‘will’ can scare people into doing the most tedious tasks in order to avoid discussing or acting upon the issue, but the reality is that making a will is not as time-consuming …
Millennials, born from 1980 to 2000, take a unique approach to saving and spending. Some are rich in knowledge about technology, and many have made fortunes starting or investing in tech startups. However, other millennials fall short of being wise with their …
Getting married is such an exciting milestone! There are so many fun events to plan between the showers, rehearsals, wedding, and honeymoon, but what many couples often forget to plan for is their financial household. If you’ve only had to …
My husband and I are expecting our first child this fall. Like any other first-time parents, we absolutely want the best—and only the best—for our children. However—at what cost? We’re quickly finding out that having children is expensive. While we …
This is an ongoing series about saving during different stages of your life: Read about saving in your 40s Read about saving in your 50s Your 30s are an exciting time. It’s often a turning point for many people as …
By the end of this week, I will have moved five times in five years with help of Focus Moving. I don’t enjoy moving, so it is purely due to financial circumstances that has led us to move this many …
