Tag: Investing
Cheap vs Frugal
Values What's the difference between being cheap versus being frugal? I think it boils down to values. Frugal folks treat…Reading Time: 11 minutes | August 22, 2025How To Manage Your Finances in 2025
Here’s how I manage my finances in 2025. I plan to publish an updated version each year. As always, consult…Reading Time: 9 minutes | August 18, 2025I Finally Switched Phone Plans
I used to pay 55$/month plus tax for 100 GB with Virgin Plus. It was a Bring Your Own Phone…Reading Time: 3 minutes | July 10, 2025We Almost Bought a Home
We made the mistake of visiting model homes in Embrun and Russell. Visiting castles makes you want one. Worse, it…Reading Time: 4 minutes | May 19, 2025Wealthy Abundance
People like to complain about the economy. Scratch that, people like to complain in general. Even though many complaints are…Reading Time: 5 minutes | February 14, 2025Our Plan to Purchase a Home
Introduction Kayla and I got married last summer. We’re 29 years old and live in a three-bedroom apartment in Ottawa,…Reading Time: 8 minutes | January 5, 2025I Sold My Bitcoin
I sold my Bitcoin even though it crushed all my other investments in terms of returns. I bought 60 shares…Reading Time: 3 minutes | July 29, 2024Would You Rather?
Mental Models for Handling Risk and Uncertainty Indicate your preferred choice for the two hypothetical scenarios below: Scenario 1: Would…Reading Time: 2 minutes | July 15, 2023Poker Nights: Don’t Go Broke
[latexpage] I love poker. It strikes a balance between skill and luck. A complete beginner can theoretically beat the world's…Reading Time: 6 minutes | July 13, 2023Gambling versus Calculated Risk-Taking
We're told that gambling is bad and that taking a certain amount of risk is a necessary part of being…Reading Time: 6 minutes | July 10, 2023