Financial Foundations

Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage Early or Invest Instead?

Alanna Abramsky

Published on: 19/08/2026

Should you pay off your mortgage early or invest instead? Learn how to compare mortgage rates, investment returns, risk, and your financial goals before deciding where your extra money should go.

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How My Investments Are Paying for My $10,000 Summer Road Trip

Alanna Abramsky

Published on: 05/08/2026

Learn how consistent investing, dividends, and compound growth can help your money work for you, and why starting early can turn small investments into real financial freedom.

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Why Your Bank's Mutual Funds Could Be Costing You Nearly $1 Million in Retirement

Alanna Abramsky

Published on: 08/06/2026

Your bank's mutual fund could be costing you $993,400 over 30 years. Here's what a 2% MER actually means and how to fix it today.

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Top 5 Mistakes Keeping You in Debt (And How To Break Free)

Alanna Abramsky

Published on: 27/03/2026

Struggling to get out of debt? Discover the top 5 mistakes keeping you stuck and simple, practical steps to pay off debt faster and take control of your money.

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