Tag: saving money
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Are You Insured, Uninsured, Or Self-Insured? Which One Works Best for You?
In a previous blog post, I shared how the movie The Godfather influenced my life. Another film that shaped my thinking is Wall Street (1987) with Michael Douglas. Two lines from the movie are particularly memorable: “There is no nobility in poverty dad, one day you are going to be proud of me.” “The point…
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From Financial Hardship to FIRE: My Journey to Frugality and Financial Independence
Today I would like to speak about frugality and why am I so frugal. I have always lived a frugal life, but now as I am transitioning into retirement, I am questioning my frugality. When I came to Canada, as an international student, I experienced financial hardship, like most college students. I was working under…