Lessons from Yoda
Mrs. T and I watched Rogue One the other night, which is probably my favourite Star Wars movie. After watching Rogue One we then decided to continue watching A New Hope. After we finished watching A …
Life Lessons
Life lessons that I have learned so far in my life and what I have learned from reading various books and interaction with others around me on a daily basis.
Does work define who you are?
“What do you do for work?” How often do you get this question when you meet someone for the very first time? And how often do you introduce yourself by saying what you do for …
Teaching kids about money… one step at a time
At almost 3 and half years old, Baby T1.0 is slowly grasping the concept of money. As someone who has spent a lot of time talking and writing about money, it is fascinating to see …
5 financial fails that I encountered recently
Although I am a self-declared personal finance expert here on Tawcan.com, I tend to avoid talking about personal finance unless I know you well (must be the polite Canadian in me). I typically listen in …
Tires…Spending…Death…Happiness
The other day the tire pressure warning light came on when I was driving to work. After checking pressure in each tire and filled them up, I thought that would be the end of it. …
Appreciation – live life without regrets
I have been on the road for business the last few days. Between plane rides, customer meetings, and customer dinner, I ended up having to check my emails late at night to avoid any email delays …
Why I practice being financially independent despite not FI yet…and why you should too
On the days that I am not working at my 9-5 job, I like to practice being financially independent. Why? Because I think it’s very important to practice this lifestyle that we are trying to …