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Topic: "FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early)"
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Canadian Housing Market Data from WOWO
Canada’s housing market buzzed with activity in October 2024 during a month with significant home sales and price changes across the country. In October 2024, the national benchmark home price, which measures the price of a “typical” home, was $707,700, a 0.8% monthly decrease and down 3.2% year-over-year. However, it has jumped 77% over the past decade.
Canadian Housing Market Report →Serious stuff
36-year-old mom making $10,000 a month in passive income: The 3 books that helped me get rich and ‘live life on my terms’ by Rachel Himenez
These are the three books that shifted her mindset about money, helped her build wealth →Infographic of the week
Ranked: The Top 25 Countries for Retirement
In 1881, Otto von Bismarck proposed a radical idea for retirement: people above the age of 70 would be given a state pension, encouraging them to stop working. This model has since been adopted en masse and most countries now have a retirement age, after which workers can claim benefits paid through years of their work.
Where does Canada rank? →Infographic of the week
Which States Have The Highest Share of Retirement-Age Workers?
About 22% of American adults 65 and older continue to work in 2024. Growth in the 65 and older population, higher cost of living and other factors have led to a large share of older adults in the workforce. New Jersey saw the highest share of working adults over the age of 65 in 2024, and the largest two-year increase.
Retirement-Age Adults Still Working by State →Budgeting
What is the FIRE movement and how does it work? By Andreina Rodriguez
The concept of early retirement has gained momentum in recent years, but is it attainable for everyone →Word of the week
Lean FIRE
Lean FIRE is a lifestyle movement with the goal of gaining financial independence and retiring early. With Lean FIRE the goal is retire early and live a frugal lifestyle. You would likely live on the minimal necessities and save the rest, and your retirement would be more frugal in nature.
Lean FIRE: The Fast Track to Early Retirement – If You Can Stomach a Small Budget by Nick Wolny →Word of the week
FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early)
FIRE is an acronym which stands for Financial Independence, Retire Early. FIRE is a lifestyle movement with the goal of gaining financial independence and retiring early.
How to retire as early as humanly possible →Budgeting
The Skeptic's Guide to FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) by Nick Wolny
Here's an editor's perspective on the good, bad, and ugly of FIRE culture →Infographic of the week
Ranked: The Cities with the Best Work-Life Balance in the World
"While some careers can be relatively stress-free, maintaining a healthy work-life balance can seem impossible for many. The easy access to technology, blurred boundaries around work and personal time, and fear of job loss push many to work overtime, and fail to use vacation time or sick leave."
How did Canadian cities measure up? →Serious stuff
The Canada Pension Plan enhancement – Businesses, individuals, and self-employed: what it means for you
How does the CPP enhancement affect you →← Curating the web to find the most interesting and helpful information about your money.