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Escape Canada Winter: 25 Countries You Can Live for Under $2,000/month
travelJanuary 15, 2020

Escape Canada Winter: 25 Countries You Can Live for Under $2,000/month

My parents live in Edmonton and sent me a text last winter about an extreme cold weather warning. The temperature there hit a low of \-38 degrees Celsius! I shi

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®
1 Month in Saigon Cost me $1,986: Ho Chi Minh City Budgeting
digital-nomadDecember 26, 2019

1 Month in Saigon Cost me $1,986: Ho Chi Minh City Budgeting

Ahhhh, Saigon, or known today as Ho Chi Minh City. Home to fantastic bahn mi’s, millions of scooters, gorgeous rooftop bars, and all the pho you can eat. There

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®
PC Travel Review 2026: Great For PC Insiders
travelDecember 9, 2019

PC Travel Review 2026: Great For PC Insiders

Thinking about becoming a PC Insider and not sure how to use PC Travel? The PC Insiders program launched in 2018 and has exploded in popularity amongst Canadian

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®
digital-nomadNovember 29, 2019

1 Month in Bali Cost Me $2,010: Tales of a Canadian Digital Nomad

October 2019 was my first month working and travelling remotely full-time. It's also known as the digital nomad movement and something I've been building toward

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®
Credit Score in Canada: 5 Ways to Improve It (2026)
creditNovember 28, 2019

Credit Score in Canada: 5 Ways to Improve It (2026)

Your credit score is a significant number that will have a strong influence on your financial stability. A good credit score allows you access to loans and cred

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®
5 Ways Having a Fair Credit Score Can Improve Your Life
creditNovember 28, 2019

5 Ways Having a Fair Credit Score Can Improve Your Life

Your credit score and financial history are essential for a variety of reasons. Whether you are looking to buy a home, a new car or even get health insurance fo

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®
TFSA Limit 2026 Update: What's the Maximum?
personal-financeNovember 28, 2019

TFSA Limit 2026 Update: What's the Maximum?

Get Your Trading Accounts Ready: The New TFSA Limit for 2025 As we step into 2025, it's time to plan your savings and investments wisely with the updated Tax-Fr

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®
CPP Disability Eligibility 2026: See if You qualify
cpp-oasNovember 21, 2019

CPP Disability Eligibility 2026: See if You qualify

CPP Disability Eligibility \: See if You Qualify Are you unable to work due to a disability in Canada? If so, you are in an unfortunate situation and likely nee

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®
How Long Can a Collection Agency Collect On a Debt in Canada (2026)?
creditNovember 13, 2019

How Long Can a Collection Agency Collect On a Debt in Canada (2026)?

Are you in debt in Canada, and the creditors are calling? If so, you might have heard from someone that if you were to wait long enough, your debt could vanish

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®
27 Brilliant Tips For Canadians to Save Money and Live Better (2026)
moneyNovember 5, 2019

27 Brilliant Tips For Canadians to Save Money and Live Better (2026)

As Canadians, we struggle with saving money. A recent poll by MNP shows that 47% of Canadians plan to take on more debt to cover basic living expenses. By takin

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®
RRSP Ultimate Guide 2026: Registered Retirement Savings Plan Resource
personal-financeOctober 28, 2019

RRSP Ultimate Guide 2026: Registered Retirement Savings Plan Resource

As a Canadian, your registered retirement savings plan (RRSP) is one of the best investment accounts that you have to save for retirement. If there were trophie

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®
TFSA Ultimate Guide 2026: All You Need To Know
personal-financeOctober 24, 2019

TFSA Ultimate Guide 2026: All You Need To Know

As a Canadian, you’ve probably heard of the Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA). The TFSA is by far the best investment account for growing wealth for most Canadian

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®

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