Education

One of the most discouraging things about the current world is how hard it is to find a reliable resource. Knowing who you can trust has gotten harder even though we live in a world with more information. We are here to help. Here you can find the works of our favourite writers, a few of our thoughts and gain quick access to quality recommendations.
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October 14, 2021

Willpower by John Tierney and Roy Baumeister 

Willpower explores the mechanics of self-control and why so many find it difficult. The impact of sleep and food (or a lack of) on our decision making…
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October 14, 2021

Simple Wealth Inevitable Wealth by Nick Murray

A short but informative book, Simple Wealth Inevitable Wealth explains the basics of equity investing and the value of a financial advisor. Witty and easy to understand, this…
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October 14, 2021

The Go-Giver by Bob Burg and John David Mann 

This story of an ambitious young man named Joe follows his struggle of trying to move up in the world but finds himself moving backwards. Upon meeting…
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October 14, 2021

Successful Aging by Daniel J. Levitin 

Successful Aging explores the realities and joys of getting older and refutes the idea that aging brings the end of your usefulness and happiness. Levitin dives into…
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October 14, 2021

Factfulness by Hans Rosling 

The world is better than we think. Hans Rosling, horrified by how many people had a misinformed negative outlook, wrote Factfulness to illustrate the statistics of how good our…
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October 14, 2021

What is rebalancing?

In essence, it’s trying to bring your investments back to the original plan. The process of rebalancing involves moving money from funds that are over-weighted to…
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October 14, 2021

What do I need to know about bitcoin?

What is it? Bitcoin is a cryptocurrency that runs on a technology called blockchain. The idea behind this technology is to create a currency that is…
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October 14, 2021

Why is saving so hard?

Saving is not a rewarding activity. When you spend your money, there is instant (or slightly delayed) gratification. And in exchange, you have a physical product…
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October 14, 2021

What are CPP and OAS?

CPP or Canada Pension Plan is a monthly retirement benefit. It is meant to replace part of your income when you retire and continues for the…
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October 14, 2021

What is the Home Buyer’s Plan?

CRA offers a program to homebuyers that allows you to withdraw money from your RRSP penalty-free to buy your first home. You can withdraw up to…
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October 14, 2021

How can I improve my credit score?

Borrowing institutions look at five things when considering to lend you money: character, capacity, credit, collateral, and capital. Character: Lenders want to borrow to honest and reliable…
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October 14, 2021

I own shares in the company I work for through an ESPP. How much is a reasonable amount to invest to remain diversified? What should I do with my shares?

It seems like a good idea to bet on the company you work for. You have faith in the company and expect it to do well,…

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