A new study by experts reveals that only 1/3rd of Canadians will admit to being overweight, despite national statistics suggesting the real proportion of people overweight is approaching 2/3rds. Speaking in general terms, maybe we’re just too afraid or embarrassed to admit how we really feel about ourselves. A professor at the University of Calgary said that “we collectively as… Read More »
Calculating our net worth requires us to know the value of all our assets. But ironically our most valuable asset is always left out when determining our real wealth. I have a special type of asset which is worth even more than my apartment. But the problem is I can’t add it into my net worth statement (O_o) That’s… Read More »
For a more complete look at Canadian’s net worth including by age group and family type click the following link. https://www.freedomthirtyfiveblog.com/resources/median-and-average-net-worth —————————————————————————– I recently read this article on lsminsurance which says Canadians have a higher net worth than Americans. The data shows that the median net worth per adult in Canada is $89,014. That means $89,014 represents the perfect… Read More »
Compared with other nations, developed countries are the best places to live for anyone who wants an equal opportunity to become successful. Yet some people in these countries like Canada and the US are still upset about income inequality, a lack of proper health care, education, and a poor standard of living for the minority, despite the fact… Read More »
Men generally have more money than women. That may not be a surprise since men tend to have higher incomes as well. However, I didn’t expect the difference to be so big. In 2005 in Canada, the median male had $184,964 of wealth, and the median female had $105,470. That makes guys 75% richer than girls on average. And… Read More »
Behaviors of the growth mindset 1. Make sure your career is interesting and fun to you relative to other jobs. Passion leads to skill which leads to good pay regardless of what industry you choose. Get paid for your results rather than for your time. 2. Pay off high interest debt, and consolidate your loans. 3. Make more… Read More »