The Outlier Model

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Living the Canadian Dream

Canadian Dream, living in Canada, American dream, goals in life

CF / November 6th, 2013 / 23 Comments

Tagging along with posts from Jordann and Michelle at Making Sense of Cents, I’d like to throw in my thoughts on the Canadian (or American) dream. Wikipedia has a good blurb on the “American Dream”, describing it as a “national ethos” that, while changing over time, includes personal components such as home ownership and upward social mobility. It epitomizes a sense...

Posted in: Philosophy Tagged with: american dream, buying a house, canadian dream, defining wants and needs, Grocery budget, working hard

My first money management skills

money management skills, finances, handling money, Net worth update, net worth

CF / November 5th, 2013 / 10 Comments

A special thanks to TD Canada Trust for today’s sponsored post. I didn’t really start thinking seriously about money until I was 21 or so. Before that, I had the nebulous idea that saving was good, but debt was normal, and taking care of my money meant balancing those two things. I had already done my part by racking up a lot of debt, including over $10,000 in credit card debt and several...

Posted in: Money Tagged with: getting ahead, money management, money tips for college students, saving money, TD Canada Trust

Preparing your home or condo for winter

Preparing your home or condo, winter readiness, winter-proof home

CF / November 4th, 2013 / 6 Comments

In case the cooler weather and growing number of Christmas decorations didn’t tip you off – winter is coming. That means it’s time to get your home ready for the cold weather! The lower temperatures and increased moisture levels can wreak havoc on your home and wallet, so it’s best to be proactive. Here are a few areas of home maintenance that can help get your house or condo ready for...

Posted in: Home Tagged with: home improvement, how to get your home ready for winter, preparing for winter, tips for taking care of your home, winterize your home

Updates: Oct 26 – Nov 1

European trip, Prague, personal financial blogs, finance blogs to read, finance blogs, personal finance

Brian / November 2nd, 2013 / 6 Comments

I’m back! The European trip wrapped up earlier this week, so you’re stuck with me for the updates again. Every time I travel, it momentarily inspires me to put more effort in to learning languages. When I travel to a place, I want to be a local. I hate most touristy things and despise being thought of as a tourist. I have perfected the covert map check, just so I don’t stand out. A...

Posted in: Weekly Updates Tagged with: duolingo, frugality, prague, real estate, rental property, speaking a second language