financial independence

Friends having fun, thanks to a sinking fund that helps them to afford a fun life

MoneyFlex

How to afford a fun life

Affording a fun life isn’t just for the rich and TikTokers. Young Canadians just starting out can, too—with a...

How to afford a fun life
Reads: Wealthy Women's Summit, March 6, 2024, 8 am registration, 9 am program, The Brownstone, Calgary

Financial literacy

MoneySense at the Wealthy Women’s Summit

Here’s how to get your tickets before they sell out.

MoneySense at the Wealthy Women’s Summit
A single parent travelling with kids to demonstrate financial freedom for Canadians

A Rich Life

What is financial freedom in Canada?

Exploring financial freedom with The Great Gatsby and Ken Honda’s “financial abundance” method and what that means to Canadians.

What is financial freedom in Canada?
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My MoneySense

Chris Guillebeau on Gonzo Capitalism, his $100,000 side hustle, and why average isn’t good enough

The best-selling author is back with a guide to the creative ways that people—including himself—are earning money in this...

Chris Guillebeau on Gonzo Capitalism, his $100,000 side hustle, and why average isn’t good enough

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Two women in their 70s, happy with their decision about annuities.

Retired Money

Should retirees in their early 70s partly annuitize?

Interest rates have soared in the past year—but annuity payouts, not so much. Find out what makes sense when...

Should retirees in their early 70s partly annuitize?
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A Rich Life

What is the PERMA model? Can it help Canadians to spend better?

Frustrated with saving and the idea that you’re not able to treat yourself? It might be time to look...

What is the PERMA model? Can it help Canadians to spend better?
A woman looking extremely happy, inspiring the question, "Does money buy happiness?"

A Rich Life

Does money buy happiness?

Money and happiness have a complex relationship. Income provides, but experiences, treats and giving make us all happy, so...

Does money buy happiness?
A middle-aged woman, holding a mug, gazes out the window

Financial Planning

Women and money: Taking control of your personal finances

Stats show that many high-performing women leave money decisions to their partners—why is that?

Women and money: Taking control of your personal finances

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My MoneySense

Kristy Shen on living the FIRE life and using money to “buy back time”

The Millennial Revolution blogger chose a life of adventure over mortgage debt. Here’s how she retired in her 30s,...

Kristy Shen on living the FIRE life and using money to “buy back time”

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