Fig Tuesday Financial Foibles
From mysteriously worn tires to tax season headaches and CPP timing decisions, this Canadian personal finance rant breaks down everyday financial frustrations with humour and honesty.
Happy 21st Anniversary
With over 21 years of personal finance influence, this site has evolved from a broad collection of thoughts into a narrower one. Initially covering everything under the sun, the author now writes selectively about family and finances, disabilities (especially the RDSP), and unique financial insights. While monetization was never a priority, the blog remains an open letter to family and self about money.
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RDSP: Statement of Entitlement 2026
An RDSP Statement of Entitlement is a yearly update that tells the holder how the government will match their contributions to the savings plan. It tells them, how much will be matched, and the amount of the Grant associated with that contribution amount. #RDSP #SOE #StatementOfEntitlement
Birthday Reflections: Embracing Aging Gracefully
Raise a slice to yourself. This financial birthday checklist mixes humour and honesty to help you review wills, insurance, health, and life plans as you age. Not cheerful, but necessary.
Blue Monday , the Bluest Day of the Year ?
Blue Monday was created by the media after a study showed that the 3rd Monday in the new year is the saddest day of the year, but not in Montreal.
