Straight answers about money.
No jargon, no judgment, no latte shaming. Just the stuff that actually moves your number.
How Do Your Finances Compare to the Average Canadian?
Nearly half of Canadians live paycheque to paycheque and most rate their finances as unhealthy. Here’s how you really stack up against the average, and why comparing yourself to it is the wrong move anyway.
The Finally Team · June 19, 2026 · 6 min read
Where Does Your Money Actually Go? Find Out in 10 Minutes
Most of us have no idea where our paycheque actually goes. Here’s how to see your real spending in about 10 minutes, without tracking every dollar or downloading another budgeting app.
The Finally Team · 6 min read
Hot Take: “Just Move” or “Get a Better Job” Is the Most Delulu Advice Ever
Five Canadians on why your area code is a financial decision the internet doesn’t understand — featuring a journalist turned dispatcher, a radio host with Cerebral Palsy, and a six figure Vancouver family cutting back.
Heidi Unrau · 7 min read
How to Stop Living Paycheque to Paycheque (Without Giving Up What You Love)
Breaking the cycle isn’t about deprivation. Eight steps to see where your money actually goes, build breathing room, and keep the things you love.
The Finally Team · 8 min read
Planning for Retirement: How Much Money Do I Need to Save?
The 70–80% rule, what CPP and OAS actually cover, why starting early cuts the monthly cost in half, and the 2026 RRSP and TFSA limits.
The Finally Team · 6 min read
How to Know You’re Financially Ready to Buy a Home
Credit score, the real costs beyond the down payment, and every first time buyer incentive in Canada — including the new GST rebate worth up to $50,000.
The Finally Team · 5 min read