When Do You Stop? That’s an interesting question about when do you stop paying your kids an allowance? It’s an interesting question, since we seem to be creating a generation of Kippers, but when does… Read More »Kids Allowances (redux)
A short raga (i.e. train of thought post) about value, and how seeing that a Hockey Sweater is sold for a lot, does to you on a day where you haven’t had enough sleep. Value… Read More »A Philosophical Raga About Value
It used to be that sex was “the talk” to have with kids but money seems to be the taboo subject with kids these days these days.
Some of the best advice you’ll ever receive doesn’t come from textbooks—it comes from lived experience. In this playful but honest reflection, I revisit two simple yet powerful life lessons: one about how to be a thoughtful neighbour (always return more than you borrow), and the other—passed down from my father—about how to avoid the worst of a hangover: “Always drink two glasses of water before bed if you’ve been out drinking.”
While it might seem flippant, it’s rooted in care and experience—and sometimes, that’s the best kind of advice. The post also features input from fellow personal finance writers like Preet Banerjee, who adds that electrolytes are just as important as water. Whether the advice is about hydration or how to handle your money, the takeaway is clear: wisdom is often hidden in the simplest ideas—if you’re willing to listen.
Keywords: advice, financial wisdom, life lessons, personal finance, Canadian finance, family advice, hangover cure
A great piece of advice I received when I was on my first pub crawl was, “Always buy the first round” , and this advice has served me well. Be the one they remember.
