My nightmare from Cuba
At the end of 2016, I took a solo-trip to Cuba. Pictures showed me having a great time, and enjoying the sights but something happened that’s been eating away at me. My blog is about honesty. I don’t like to sugar coat things and aim to share the ups and...
What I Wish I Knew before my #FirstHouse Purchase
In May 2016, I bought my first house. I was: 24 years old Recently single Shopping in one of Canada’s hottest housing markets (Hamilton, ON) Unaware of so much information Of course, buying my first house was a HUGE learning experience. I didn’t know...Teach ’em while they’re young #FinancialLiteracy
Growing up, my dad and I didn’t have a lot in common. I am his only daughter of his 4 children. As I grew older and started working, he sat me down a few times a year and taught me about saving. He opened my savings accounts, made me go to bank meetings with...
Start Saving NOW. #NoPressure
Today is my baby brother’s birthday. He turns 17 and has been working part-time for a while now. I annoy him with unwanted advice about life, but I hope he soaks something in. Especially my talks about financial literacy, treating women with respect, and being...
So what if my house increases in value #HousingMarket #HamOnt
From day 1 people told me that my house purchase would be worth it in the end. I overpaid by $40k so they reassured me that the ‘investment would be worth it’. I understand the theory but while living in the house, I don’t see much of the...Hi, I’m Liz
