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Wealthy Families, Their Offspring, and the Alberta and Chinese Boom

Psychological studies have shown that much of your person is shaped by your experiences/upbringing by the time you’re 13. Afterwards, there is still some influence…

From Student to Business Owner and Investor- how did I get here?

Why am I here? How come me, the once to-be-destined academic prodigy destined to become a lawyer, elite academic to hold prestigious Master’s Degrees, or…

Lessening Rental and Employment Income Tax Bleed

I have been daydreaming about a new plan for 2018 – a new rental condo in the Coquitlam, BC area, but with the smallest downpayment…

Word about Dating Pickiness

It pays to be picky, but to a point. Some people want too much and that’s why they’re unhappy – they want someone who makes…

January 2018- Reversal of Fortunes?

The second half of 2017 was met with a series of unfortunate events: A sudden $2,460 dental bill, $11,880 special assessment, $895 legal fees, $1,500…

Limits of Real Estate

Those financially illiterate, and equity-volatility-averse, will hold onto their properties until very old age, despite cash-on-cash returns that lag behind that of equities. They preach…

30 Ways to Save Money

For most people, a better career and a second side job (even flipping burgers) usually nets more cash at the end of the day than…

Coffee Shops and The Alberta Young Adult Rat Race

It feels strange working only 40 – 50 hour work weeks. I wanted to work for another company because of it, as being paid hourly,…

November 2017; Month 54 in Alberta

Snow falls, life falls. In sequel to my last October 2017 post, things only get worse. Legal bills to deal with speeding tickets are around the corner.…

The Negative Correlation of Attractiveness, Money, and Women

  You must pick up lots of girls with that car. … bet lots of women look at you. You look hot in that car.…