Today marks the first day of my faaaaaaavourite time of the year – the first day of Hot Docs! While I do love and obsess over many other festivals in the city, there is a special place in my heart…
It’s no secret that I’m a huge fan of Gail Vaz-Oxlade, writer, personal finance evangelist and TV host extraordinaire! I subscribed to the “Cult of Gail” a few years ago with Til Debt Do Us Part, a show that helped…
If you’ve followed me on social media since my epic podcast hunt a few weeks ago, you’ve probably noticed that I’ve found quite a few gems. The one I want to talk about today? Stuff you Missed in History Class….
Recently I realized that I’ve been writing about finances, debt repayment and budgeting for over six months without revealing my own personal debt story. After my big debt repayment milestone earlier this week, I sat down and took a cold,…
In September 2003, I signed for my first student loan for University. I started paying it back on December 31, 2007. In September 2011, I signed up for my second student loan for a post-graduate diploma. I started paying it…
I’m a happy beer drinker, I like to imbibe, but I’m not usually a fan of St. Patrick’s Day. While I love a good beer and McDonald’s Shamrock Shake, I loathe frat-boys, binge drinkers and mid-day vomiting, so I usually…
After attending a lovely housewarming party at a friend’s new home last weekend, I was hit with a gigantic wave of apartment-lust. However, it’s going to be a loooong time before me and my partner are ready to buy. While…



