October 2026 Expenses
Comparing October 2026 to October 2025 expenses to see if we are on track with cutting our expenses year over year.
$240.24 in Dividends in October 2026 (and a Portfolio Update)
October 2026 monthly dividend and portfolio update.
Personal Finance Basics - What Is a Locked-In Retirement Account (LIRA)?
What the heck is a LIRA? A LIRA is pension money in an RRSP-like account with a lock on it. In this post, I explain how it differs from an RRSP, the commuted value trap, converting to a LIF, and every way to unlock it in Ontario and federal plans.
Can a 3D Printer Save You Money?
I ran 3 years worth of numbers on my 3D printing hobby to see if I have wasted or saved money. It turns out I have saved a bit of money but it took nearly 3 years to get there.
Can you save money fixing your car?
I ran the numbers on a DIY brake job I just did - $1,130 in tools and parts if you start from scratch, but only $195 for the job itself. In this post I break down the DIY car repair costs to see when doing the work yourself will save you money.