November 2024
March 2024
January 2024
- EQ Bank’s Personal Account—A Detailed, Honest Review (2024 Update) (36)
- The US/Canadian FI Glossary (2024 Update) (16)
- Five Years of Blogging (36)
November 2023
October 2023
- The Ultimate Guide to Informal Trusts (For Canadians) (146)
- Canadian Disability Benefits: Setting the Record Straight (with Minnie St. Claire) (6)
September 2023
- Reaching FI with a Disability: My Interview with Minnie St. Claire (6)
- FIRE Life Update: End of Summer 2023 (22)
July 2023
June 2023
March 2023
February 2023
January 2023
- How Much Life Insurance Do I Need (as a FIRE Seeker)? (4)
- How to Save Money on Groceries (36 Valuable Tips) (22)
- Four Years of Blogging: All the Stats (25)
December 2022
- One Year of FIRE: Ask Me (Almost) Anything—Part 3 (16)
- One Year of FIRE: Ask Me (Almost) Anything—Part 2 (6)
November 2022
October 2022
September 2022
- That Time My In-Laws Grilled Us On Our FIRE Plans (Part 2) (8)
- That Time My In-Laws Grilled Us On Our FIRE Plans (Part 1) (16)
- Want to Reduce Your Housing Costs to Zero and Travel for Less? (6)
- Why I Love YNAB (You Need a Budget) (14)
August 2022
- My FIRE With Kids Interview (at Rich Frugal Life) (0)
- How Much Does it Cost to Live the FIRE Life in Austin? (As a Single) (10)
- Learn How to Beat Inflation and Make Sure Your Retirement is Safe (4)
- FIRE Life Update: Summer 2022 (28)
June 2022
- How We’re Staying Calm in Turbulent Times (13)
- How Much Does it Cost to Live the FIRE Life in Mito? (As a Single) (6)
May 2022
April 2022
- How Much Does it Cost to Live the FIRE Life in Newport? (As a Family of Four) (11)
- Mini FIRE Life Update: Spring 2022 (37)
March 2022
February 2022
- How Much Does it Cost to Live the FIRE Life? (As a Nomadic Couple) (2)
- One Year of FIRE Life Interviews: Numbers, Observations, and Insights (16)
January 2022
- How Much Does it Cost to Live the FIRE Life in Toronto? (As a Single) (28)
- Three Years of Blogging: All the Stats (21)
- How Much Does it Cost to Live the FIRE Life in London? (As a Single) (9)
- The Family Emergency Binder: My Detailed Review (2)
December 2021
- How Much Does it Cost to Live the FIRE Life in Tokyo? (As a Couple) (4)
- How to Save a Little Each Month (6)
- How Much Does it Cost to Live the FIRE Life in Victoria? (As a Couple) (31)
November 2021
- Financial Literacy for Kids: 10 Effective Ways To Build Good Money Habits (13)
- How Much Does it Cost to Live the FIRE Life in Adelaide? (As a Couple) (4)
- How Much Does it Cost to Live the FIRE Life in Spokane? (As a Couple) (10)
October 2021
- How Much Does it Cost to Live the FIRE Life in Singapore? (As a Single) (19)
- We Did It—We Reached FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early)! (101)
- How Much Does it Cost to Live the FIRE Life in Pittsburgh? (As a Couple) (12)
September 2021
- How Much Does it Cost to Live the FIRE Life in North Vancouver? (As a Couple) (40)
- How Much Does it Cost to Live the FIRE Life in Omaha? (As a Family of Four) (10)
- How Much Does it Cost to Live the FIRE Life in Kelowna? (As a Family of Four) (4)
August 2021
- How Much Does it Cost to Live the FIRE Life in the Bay Area? (As a Single) (26)
- 53 Ways You Can Embrace Frugal Living Today (16)
- How Much Does it Cost the Live the FIRE Life in Singapore? (As a Family of Four) (9)
July 2021
- Facts and Fictions You Need to Know About Financial Freedom (4)
- How Much Does it Cost to Live the FIRE Life in Salt Lake City? (As a Couple) (12)
- An Exciting New Change (0)
- How Much Does it Cost to Live the FIRE Life in Cochrane? (As a Family of Three) (14)
June 2021
- FI Update: April to June 2021 (22)
- How Much Does it Cost to Live the FIRE Life in Arkansas? (As a Couple) (24)
- How Much Does it Cost to Live the FIRE Life Near Amsterdam? (As a Single) (16)
- How to Select the Best Brokerage For Your Needs (10)
May 2021
- How Much Does it Cost to Live the FIRE Life in Rochester? (As a Single) (12)
- Spouse FI: Everything You Need to Know About This Amazing Lifestyle Option (42)
- How Much Does it Cost to Live the FIRE Life in Lévis? (As a Single) (14)
- Changes Ahead For Eat Sleep Breathe FI (48)
April 2021
- How Much Does it Cost to Live the FIRE Life Near Detroit? (As a Family of Five) (14)
- How Much Does it Cost to Live the FIRE Life Near Fredericton? (As a Family of Three) (24)
- FI Update: February/March 2021 (29)
March 2021
- How Much Does it Cost to Live the FIRE Life in London? (As a Couple) (16)
- Random Blogging Tips #1: How to Improve Your Site Speed (22)
- How Much Does it Cost to Live the FIRE Life in Kitchener? (As a Family of Six) (42)
- PolicyMe Review: Canada’s Best Way to Buy Life Insurance (15)
February 2021
- How Much Does it Cost to Live the FIRE Life in Taipei? (As a Couple) (23)
- How Much Does it Cost to Live the FIRE Life Near Vancouver? (As a Couple) (36)
- FI Update: January 2021 (22)
January 2021
- How Much Does it Cost to Live the FIRE Life in Vancouver? (As a Family of Four) (38)
- How Much Does it Cost to Live the FIRE Life? (The Interview Series) (8)
- Why I’m Finally Revealing Our Annual Spending (Plus an Announcement!) (16)
- December 2020 Update (33)
- Two Years of Blogging: All the Stats (49)
- My Modern FImily Interview (13)
December 2020
November 2020
- Simple Tips for a Green Christmas (23)
- It’s Time to Bust These 10 Life Insurance Myths (10)
- 8 Reasons Why You Might Need Life Insurance (Even If You Don’t Have Kids) (12)
October 2020
- My Sunshine Blogger Award Nomination (16)
- Remote Learning During COVID-19: How It’s Going So Far (14)
- Q3 2020 Update (End of Summer) (27)
September 2020
August 2020
July 2020
- It’s the Perfect Time for DIY Haircuts! (44)
- The FIRE Alternative You May Not Have Considered: Semi-Retirement (44)
- My ‘Sitting Poolside’ Interview (7)
- Q2 2020 Blog & Podcast Update (16)
- 4 Simple Steps to Financial Independence (6)
- June 2020 Update (27)
June 2020
- Travel Hacking for Families (16)
- My Recent Guest Appearances (4)
- Would Our Emergency Plan Hold Up to COVID-19? (18)
- It’s Time for Me to Do Better (22)
- April/May 2020 Update (Our New Normal) (16)
May 2020
April 2020
- Actually, I’m Not Okay (26)
- March 2020 Update (Life in COVID-19 Isolation) (22)
- February 2020 Update (Life Pre-Virus) (2)
March 2020
- How We’re Physical Distancing During the COVID-19 Pandemic (10)
- The Coronavirus is a Bigger Deal Than I Thought (10)
- How We Got 100% of Our Trip Refunded During the COVID-19 Pandemic (18)
- Should We Cancel Our Trip to Japan Because of the Coronavirus? (40)
- Will Moving to Canada Fix My Finances? (4)
February 2020
- January 2020 Update (46)
January 2020
- One Year of Blogging: All the Stats (55)
- One Year of Blogging: Wins, Fails, and Lessons Learned (27)
December 2019
November 2019
- How to Create a FIRE Plan (4)
- Blog & Podcast Update: October 2019 (22)
- FI Progress Update: October 2019 (When it Rains, It Pours) (24)
October 2019
- How Much Does It Cost to Be a Stay-at-Home Parent? (Guest Post for Bob at Tawcan) (8)
- FI Progress Update: September 2019 (A Tough Month) (36)
- Why We Adopted a Dog (Even Though It’s a Terrible FI Choice) (16)
- The Saga of Mika the Shiba Inu (12)
September 2019
August 2019
- FI Progress Update: July 2019 (We Got a Dog!) (12)
- Kidsworld: The Best Deal for Family Fun in Vancouver (10)
- My Interview with Savvy History: Creativity at Work (0)
July 2019
- We Bought a Gas-guzzling, 54-year-old Car (and Are Happier for It) (18)
- FI Progress Update: June 2019 (20)
- Six Months of Blogging: My Honest Experience (42)
June 2019
- I Started a Podcast! (4)
- What’s in This Canadian FI-Seeker’s Wallet? (12)
- How to Easily Earn $1K/Year in Credit Card Rewards (13)
- FI Progress Update: May 2019 (18)
May 2019
- What If Public School’s the Only Option? (2)
- FI—It’s All About Why, Not How (0)
- The Sassy Investor: A Finance Book Unlike Any Other (13)
- FI Progress Update: April 2019 (17)
- Why I’ve Never Posted Net Worth Updates (18)
April 2019
- Debunking FI Myths: Volume 2 (14)
- Happy 425 Day! (10)
- How to Save $40 a Month With Three Easy Fridge Hacks (18)
- Korea Trip Report Part 3: Tips for Travelling in South Korea (4)
- Korea Trip Report Part 2: What to Eat (4)
- Korea Trip Report Part 1: What to See and Do (0)
- Korea Trip Report: Introduction (4)
- How to Reach FI on One Income, With Kids, in a High Cost of Living Area (26)
- My First-Ever Podcast Interview (with FI Garage) (3)
March 2019
- Hosting Homestay Students: A Personal Story (14)
- The Homestay Series (0)
- How to Get Started with Homestay Hosting (0)
- Homestay Hosting: All About the Money (2)
- 7 Surprising Benefits of Hosting Homestay Students (0)
- Are you weird enough for FI? (12)
February 2019
- Stuck in the Doldrums of FI? Here are 11 Things You Can Do Right Now (27)
- How I Got My Reluctant Husband on Board with FI (17)
- Hosting Homestay Students—The Perfect Side Hustle? (2)
- You Don’t Need an Emergency Fund (You Need an Emergency Plan) (26)
January 2019
- FI School: Introduction (10)
- Mustachianism Got You Down? (8)
- On Becoming ‘Mostly’ Mustachian (12)
- 13 Ways to Reach FI Sooner (Even if You Live in an Expensive City) (14)
December 2018
- Debunking FI Myths (6)
- Here We Go… (6)