September 2026 Expenses
Comparing September 2026 to September 2025 expenses to see if we are on track with cutting our expenses year over year.
To DRIP or Not To DRIP? Also, What Is DRIP?
Getting dividends and not sure what to do with them? A DRIP can put them straight back to work for you. In this post I explain how dividend reinvestment plans work, where they shine, where they fall short, and how to turn one on at your broker.
OSAP in 2026–27: A Parent's Guide to Applying, Avoiding the Traps, and Getting Every Grant Dollar
Are you, or someone you know, heading to post-secondary school and looking for ways to pay? In this post I explore OSAP for the 2026-2027 school year and find ways to optimize aid through scholarships, bursaries and other ways.
Where Does Your Donation Actually Go? Fundraising Costs, Tax Credits, and How to Pick a Charity Worth Supporting
Are you thinking of donating to a charity? Are you wondering if your money will go to causes or into someone's pocket? I was also curious. In this post, I dive into admin costs, cause costs, how donations affect your taxes and how to pick a charity.
Rising Bond Yields, Explained - Why They Push Up Interest Rates (and Why It's Not All Bad News)
What are bonds and how are they tied to interest rates? I had no idea so I did some research and put together my findings in plain English in this post.