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I help busy 🇨🇦 Millennials secure & grow wealth by becoming more financially savvy.

10/19/2026

I run into a lot of people who end up with money in a non-registered account without even realizing it.

Maybe there was a promotion at their bank, so they moved some money over. The promotion ends and now that money is either sitting there earning very little, or it’s invested in a taxable account when they still have room available in their TFSA or RRSP.

This is why it’s so important to map out your finances before deciding where your money should go next.

How much room do you have in your registered accounts?

Does investing in a non-registered account make sense as your next move?

Do you have estate-planning needs where permanent insurance, like whole life or universal life, could potentially make sense as part of your strategy?

There’s a lot of “you don’t know what you don’t know” when it comes to finances.

And if you don’t know, ask someone who does.

Unsure what your next move should be? Send me a DM.

10/18/2026

Sometimes you’re not lacking discipline. You’re just not creating the conditions that help you progress.

I’ve noticed that when I feel stuck, it’s rarely because I need to work more.

Sometimes I need to learn something new. Set a clearer goal. Go for a long walk without my phone. Read. Get away from work for a bit. Or actually rest instead of filling every free minute with more stimulation.

Progress doesn’t always come from adding more to your life.

Sometimes it comes from paying attention to what’s been missing.

Which one do you need more of right now?

10/17/2026

Your career is one of your biggest wealth-building tools.

So don’t only think about saving and investing.

-Earn more.
-Negotiate better.
-Build valuable skills.
-Create opportunities.

And build a career that supports the life you actually want.

10/16/2026

RESPs are one of those accounts where knowing how the rules work can literally mean thousands of dollars more toward your child’s education.

Contribute $2,500 per year and the government can add $500 through the basic CESG, up to a lifetime maximum of $7,200 per child.

And when those contributions and grants are invested, they have years to grow.

At an illustrated 8% average annual return, $37,500 of your own contributions over 15 years could grow to approximately $81,000 when you include the CESG and investment growth.

You don’t have to fund their entire education yourself. But starting early, taking advantage of the grants available and actually investing the money can make a pretty big difference.

Want help opening an RESP or figuring out how much to contribute? Send me a DM and we can go through it together.

Illustration only. Assumes annual contributions and an average 8% annual return. Actual returns will vary and are not guaranteed. CESG eligibility and amounts are subject to Government of Canada rules.

10/15/2026

How much life insurance do you actually need?

There isn’t one number that works for everyone. It depends on your income, debts, family, future obligations and what you’d want financially taken care of if you weren’t here.

And coverage may be more affordable than you think. A 40-year-old woman could get $1 million of Term 20 coverage for approximately $59/month.

Not sure how much coverage makes sense for you? Send me a DM and we can go through the numbers.

10/14/2026

Your job doesn’t have to be your passion.

Maybe its purpose is to give you the income, stability, time and freedom to pursue the things that are.

A successful career can be one that helps you build a life you actually enjoy living.

10/13/2026

The goal isn’t just to build a big investment portfolio.

The goal is to build enough that you can eventually use your portfolio to support your life without relying on a paycheque.

And then have a strategy for withdrawing it that considers:
-How long it needs to last.
-Taxes.
-Market conditions.
-Your other income.
-And the life you actually want to live.

Not sure what your number is or where to start? Send me a DM.

10/12/2026

Taking money out of your TFSA doesn’t mean you lose that contribution room forever.

Whatever you withdraw gets added back to your available room the following calendar year.

Just be careful about re-contributing it in the same year. That’s where people can accidentally over contribute.

Save this one. It’s one of the most misunderstood TFSA rules.

10/11/2026

Estate freezes can be a powerful planning tool for Canadian business owners, especially when a business has grown significantly and there’s more growth expected.

And even if you don’t own a business yourself, your parents might.

If there’s a successful family business in your life, this could be a conversation worth starting.

Send this to a business owner who should know about estate freezes.

10/10/2026

Most people insure their house. Their car. Their belongings.

But completely overlook the asset that pays for all of it: their ability to earn an income.

If you’re 45 earning $90K, you still have roughly $1.8 million of working income ahead of you by age 65. And that’s assuming you never get another raise.

That’s a pretty significant asset to leave unprotected.

If you’re not sure what disability coverage you have through work, or whether it would actually be enough, send me a DM. Let’s take a look.

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