The Finance Diaries

Do you remember last year's podcast about being the average of the five people you spend the most time with? Here is my one year update, as well as the formula I used to start living my best life in every way As always, you can find more here on Instagram @ thefinancediaries and on TikTok @ thefinancediaries This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or...

This is a lesson we should learn early on, but for some reason we don't.  The amount you generally should spend on a car is shocking to some, and a real eye opener on our financial situations. As always, you can find more here on Instagram @ thefinancediaries and on TikTok @ thefinancediaries This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to b...

Do you think it's impossible to do? It is absolutely possible!  I just did it three times (and I didn't overpay!) As always, you can find more here on Instagram @ thefinancediaries and on TikTok @ thefinancediaries This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thefinancediaries.substack.com

Have you ever thought about doing something, but you can't figure out if you're making the right decision? Yeah, me too. That's why today we're diving into decision analysis through opportunity cost! As always, you can find more here on Instagram @ thefinancediaries and on TikTok @ thefinancediaries This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscrib...

Is there something that you want to do, but you can't stop thinking about how difficult/complicated/annoying/etc. it is to get there? Yeah, me too. Let's talk about putting things into a different perspective, and to start doing what you've been putting off! As always, you can find more here on Instagram @ thefinancediaries and on TikTok @ thefinancediaries This is a public episode....

Have a potential new or existing property you are looking to make improvements on? There is a quick way to determine if the project is worth it, and then a more detailed way!  Let me go through the steps I go through, whether a project is small or a massive undertaking, and whether I'm doing the work myself or contracting it out! As always, you can find more here on Instagram @ thefinancediar...

Are you a people pleaser? Are you not sure if you're a people pleaser? People pleasing is not just mentally taxing, but it costs you a lot of money! As always, you can find more here on Instagram @ thefinancediaries and on TikTok @ thefinancediaries This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thefinancediaries.subst...

How transparent would I really be if I never told you about financial mistakes I've made? Talking about our mistakes helps other people not make them too! Sharing is caring As always, you can find more here on Instagram @ thefinancediaries and on TikTok @ thefinancediaries This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit...

Are you looking at buying a property? Have you considered all of the costs? Let's dive in to what you might have forgotten! As always, you can find more here on Instagram @ thefinancediaries and on TikTok @ thefinancediaries This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thefinancediaries.substack.com

Everyone makes goals, resolutions, decisions and commitments. But how many people actually stick to them? Not that many Here is a tried and true technique to accomplishing your goals for 2022! As always, you can find more here on Instagram @ thefinancediaries and on TikTok @ thefinancediaries This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus...

What is (in my humble opinion) the worst thing that you can do to your finances? As always, you can find more here on Instagram @ thefinancediaries and on TikTok @ thefinancediaries This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thefinancediaries.substack.com

Time management is the key to being able to handle your personal finances (and anything else in life really!) As always, you can find more here on Instagram @ thefinancediaries and on TikTok @ thefinancediaries This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thefinancediaries.substack.com

Are you frequently or even always ending up in the red with your budget? Let's talk about some common issues and of course how to fix them! As always, you can find more here on Instagram @ thefinancediaries and on TikTok @ thefinancediaries This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thefinancediaries.substack.com

Today I'm talking to you about the FIRE movement, something that motivates me very strongly. Note that this is not financial advice and is simply a financial principle. As always, you can find more here on Instagram @ thefinancediaries and on TikTok @ thefinancediaries This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit the...

Have you ever lost motivation? Sure you have. It's completely normal. Let's talk about how to find it again. As always, you can find more here on Instagram @ thefinancediaries and on TikTok @ thefinancediaries This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thefinancediaries.substack.com

Have you ever experienced Imposter Syndrome. Spoiler alert: I know you have  This is how you can overcome it As always, you can find more here on Instagram @ thefinancediaries and on TikTok @ thefinancediaries This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thefinancediaries.substack.com

Making your dreams come true and being financially on point aren't two different things!  There are ways to do them together! Here is a little life update showing you just that As always, you can find more here on Instagram @ thefinancediaries and on TikTok @ thefinancediaries This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, v...

Are you someone who thinks that Real Estate Investing in Canada is just impossible? How can you even make money in real estate with this insane housing market? Tune in to hear Will MacLean talk about his real estate investing projects and how to find profitability, determine a strategy and build an effective team. Looking to get into REI but not quite ready yet? Find Will on copperco.co where you...

Okay. Restrictions are being lifted, and you're ready to start going out and doing things again: restaurants, bars, travel, events.  This is about to cost you your budget you've been working on for the last 18 months. Or is it? Here are some tricks I use to save money in small ways, without compromising on the amount of fun that I'm having. As always, you can find more here on Insta...

Have you ever thought about an opportunity and told yourself you can't do it because of X,Y,Z reason? Have you ever looked at someone else's financial success and thought that you can't do it yourself because of X,Y,Z? This ends today Learn to stop limiting yourself, change your mindset and to get ahead in your finances As always, you can find more here on Instagram @ thefinancediar...

If I could take a time machine back to talk to my 18 year old self, what would I say? In this podcast, I talk about things that I wish I had considered earlier in my life.  So whether you're 18 or 80, the best time to start was then, but the second best time is now. As always, you can find more here on Instagram @ thefinancediaries and on TikTok @ thefinancediaries This is a public episode. I...

I absolutely love traveling. I have been to 37 countries and all 7 continents. How? Tune in to find out  As always, you can find more here on Instagram @ thefinancediaries and on TikTok @ thefinancediaries This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thefinancediaries.substack.com

Sometimes, we need to take a step back. Whether its in our career, finances, relationships or elsewhere, taking a step back can help us figure things out, regain our passion, rest, and recalibrate. There is no shame in taking a step back. There is only shame in not knowing when to take a step back! As always, you can find more here on Instagram @ thefinancediaries and on TikTok @ thefinancediaries...

The world is going/has gone back to normal, but what about your finances? Let's talk about how to make the absolute best situation for yourself, and how to be the most prepared possible for any other financially difficult times that could arise in the future. As always, you can find more here on Instagram @ thefinancediaries and on TikTok @ thefinancediaries This is a public episode. If you w...

You've defeinitely heard of meme stocks. They're everywhere. Even if you know absolutely nothing about investing, I'm sure you've heard something about Gamestop and AMC in the past few months. The landscape of investing is changing, but should you buy into it? As always, you can find more here on Instagram @ thefinancediaries and on TikTok @ thefinancediaries This is a public e...