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Can you afford to work from anywhere?

For the last two weeks, I’ve been working away from my usual desk set-up being deeply non-ergonomic.

Jul 5 •

Renee Sylvestre-Williams

Banking with Elon is an absolutely terrible idea

You're going to trust a man like him with your entire financial history?

Jun 20 •

Renee Sylvestre-Williams

Money for One: #4

Welcome to Money for One, where solo earners share their budgets with us.

Jun 15 •

Renee Sylvestre-Williams

We’re stressed about our money, the best time to shop for deals and my book’s title page

Also, tipping via nipple pasties, the inevitable next step in payment technology.

Jun 7 •

Renee Sylvestre-Williams

We're paying more for flights now? WTF

In a case of ‘no, single people are not making up the fact that it’s more expensive to be single,’ a news story broke just last week that solo flyers on…

Jun 1 •

Renee Sylvestre-Williams

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Tell your lizard-brain to shut up: Why we aren't investing

Oct 3, 2023 • Renee Sylvestre-Williams

Why am I feeling broke?

Oct 17, 2023 • Renee Sylvestre-Williams

Single Women Living Together: Taking the future of housing into your own hands

Feb 5, 2024 • Renee Sylvestre-Williams

17 things we learned about money this year

Dec 28, 2023 • Renee Sylvestre-Williams

Recent posts

Can you survive on Canada’s government pension alone in retirement? Experts say you might be surprised

Until fairly recently, CPP replaced a quarter of your average work earnings — but it’s already providing more. We asked experts what to do if CPP and…

May 6 •

Renee Sylvestre-Williams

I bought an expensive pillow for my birthday and I don't regret it (much)

May is my birthday month and while I’m not one to turn the entire month into it being all about me, I like having birthdays.

May 4 •

Renee Sylvestre-Williams

Why we all need vex money

One Friday, three years ago, I woke up to the sound of the news on my radio.

Apr 8 •

Renee Sylvestre-Williams

This edition: Puppy love

Apr 20 •

Renee Sylvestre-Williams

Practical tips and strategies when moving from dual to single income

It's not easy but it can be done.

May 7, 2024 •

Renee Sylvestre-Williams

Is a refusal to build affordable housing treason?

Yes, that word entered the conversation. Part 3 of Single Women Living Together.

Mar 5, 2024 •

Renee Sylvestre-Williams

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