Reader Case: Lean FIRE or buy a ski studio?
Today’s reader case jumped out at me from the subject line, mainly because it might be the most Canadian reader case I’ve ever…
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Let’s Go Exploring! Please Don’t Go to the Azores Part 2
Continuing where we left off last time, here are the other things about the Azores I desperately don’t want to tell you about…
The Return of Underwater Mortgages
In a previous life, my mom used to be a real estate agent, and she often shakes her head at the crazy behaviour…
How to Begin Saving for Retirement
Retirement can be such an abstract concept for twenty-somethings, isn’t it? I remember filling out the onboarding paperwork for my first “big girl…
What is a Pension Plan?
A pension plan is a type of employee benefit that some companies, organizations, and government entities offer to help their employees prepare for…
When is the Best Time of Year to Retire?
We spend decades saving for a financially secure retirement. So when the time comes, it can be exciting and a little bit overwhelming….
What’s the Difference Between an After-Tax 401(k) vs. Roth 401(k)?
Many employers in the United States offer a 401(k) plan to help employees save for retirement. And when you set up your account,…
Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs)
Saving money in an IRA or 401(k) is one of the best ways to prepare financially for retirement. These investing accounts offer tax…
The 10 Best Places to Retire in Texas
Texas is the second-most populous state in the U.S. and is home to nearly 30 million people. Over the past decade, Texas has…