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Short reads that make one thing clearer
Every article answers a question we get asked in class — in plain English, with the numbers where they help.
Money · 7 min read
The order of operations for Canadian money
Emergency fund, debt, matching, investing, protection — the sequence matters more than the individual choices.
July 28, 2026
Taxes · 6 min read
RRSP, TFSA or FHSA: which account first?
Three accounts, three very different behaviours. The right one depends on income and timeline.
July 14, 2026
Government programs · 9 min read
What the Disability Tax Credit actually unlocks
The DTC is not just a credit. It is the gateway to the RDSP and several other supports families miss.
June 30, 2026
Corporate planning · 8 min read
Salary versus dividends, in plain English
The trade-off is rarely about tax alone. RRSP room, CPP and cash-flow predictability all sit inside the decision.
June 16, 2026
Insurance · 6 min read
How much life insurance is actually enough?
Start with a formula, then adjust. Anything else is guessing dressed up as advice.
May 29, 2026
Business · 7 min read
Your first year as a business owner
Separate the accounts, reserve for tax, pay yourself on purpose. Everything else can wait a quarter.
May 12, 2026
Investing · 5 min read
Index investing without the jargon
Three ideas explain most of what a beginner needs: diversification, cost, and time in market.
April 24, 2026
Money · 5 min read
Money conversations that don't end in an argument
Structure beats willpower. A short monthly check-in prevents the annual blow-up.
April 8, 2026