The Budgette

About being a single edge case and a massive RRSP

So a couple weeks ago, Robb Engen wrote this piece on the myth of the too-large registered retirement saving plan (RRSP).

Dec 8 • 

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We're all just financial preppers now

It’s December already so let’s talk about prepping ourselves for 2026.

Dec 1 • 

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November 2025

Deleting all the gift guides in my inbox and win a copy of my book

This is going to be a long one.

Nov 24 • 

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Do adults need gifts?

Plus get ready for a contest coming next month

Nov 16 • 

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Tiny condos are an insult to single people

I’ve been house-hunting adjacent for the last couple of months. The size of new build condos definitely mandate a cut-eye.

Nov 10 • 

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October 2025

Wealthsimple aiming for the big five banks

Zero-dollar options trading, lower crypto trading fees and buying gold. The company is aiming at the younger investors.

Oct 22 • 

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Let's create a death deck for spooky season

People want to be known before and after death. Being single means we have to do a little more managing of our post-life selves.

Oct 20 • 

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The Singles Tax cover is here!

This week has been not great due to having the cold.

Oct 16 • 

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September 2025

I got a massive wake-up call

That could affect my decision to stop working even if I love my job.

Sep 18 • 

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It's The Budgette's fifth anniversary

Five years ago I wrote ‘Welcome to The Budgette’ and outlined the why I started this newsletter.

Sep 9 • 

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Adult daughters, is your (our) money ok?

Too much of the world runs on adult daughters.

Sep 1 • 

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August 2025

Working parents don’t need perks, we need trust

by Caitlin McCormack

Aug 22 • 

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