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The RRSP Home Buyers' Plan: How to Raid Your Retirement Savings (Legally) to Buy a Home

The RRSP Home Buyers' Plan: How to Raid Your Retirement Savings (Legally) to Buy a Home

The RRSP Home Buyers' Plan lets you pull up to $60,000 tax-free from your RRSP for a first home purchase, with 15 years to pay it back. Here is how to use it properly.

By Ali Hamie·
Wealthsimple vs Questrade 2026: Which Is Better for Canadians?
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Wealthsimple vs Questrade 2026: Which Is Better for Canadians?

Both platforms now offer free trades. But Wealthsimple charges 1.5% every time money crosses the CAD/USD border — on the buy and the sell. Here's what that actually costs you.

By Ali Hamie·
FHSA vs RRSP vs TFSA: The Complete Canadian Account Comparison
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FHSA vs RRSP vs TFSA: The Complete Canadian Account Comparison

TFSA, RRSP, or FHSA? Here's the honest comparison: what each account actually does, who should open what, and the stacking move that can unlock $200k toward a down payment.

By Ali Hamie·
Best ETFs for Canadians in 2026
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Best ETFs for Canadians in 2026

Buy XEQT. Done. Article over. Fine, here's the elaboration you asked for: why all-in-one ETFs beat mutual funds by six figures, and why you're overthinking this.

By Ali Hamie·
How Much Should You Have Saved by 30, 35, and 40 in Canada?
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How Much Should You Have Saved by 30, 35, and 40 in Canada?

Most 30-year-old Canadians have saved about $22,000. The benchmark says you should have 1x your salary. Here's what the numbers actually mean and what to do if you're behind.

By Ali Hamie·
How to Maximize Both Your TFSA and FHSA at the Same Time
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How to Maximize Both Your TFSA and FHSA at the Same Time

You don't have to choose between your TFSA and FHSA. Here's how to fund both at the same time, why the FHSA should get the first dollar, and the 15-year deadline most people miss.

By Ali Hamie·
TFSA Over-Contribution Penalty: What Happens and How to Fix It
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TFSA Over-Contribution Penalty: What Happens and How to Fix It

Over-contributed to your TFSA? The penalty is 1% per month. Here's exactly how to fix it, how to request a CRA waiver, and how to make sure it never happens again.

By Ali Hamie·
2026 RRSP Contribution Limit: What You Need to Know
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2026 RRSP Contribution Limit: What You Need to Know

The 2026 RRSP contribution limit is $33,810. Here's what that actually means for you, how to calculate your personal room, and whether you should max it out this year.

By Ali Hamie·
BC Has 20 Parking Apps. That's Not a Feature. That's a Failure.
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BC Has 20 Parking Apps. That's Not a Feature. That's a Failure.

BC drivers juggle up to 20 different parking apps, pay junk fees, and got hit with a QR code scam in 2025. This is a tech governance failure. Here's what a real fix looks like.

By Ali Hamie·
I Built an App for the FIFA World Cup in One Night. Here's Exactly How.
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I Built an App for the FIFA World Cup in One Night. Here's Exactly How.

I had an idea, a plan, and one night. Here's how I built a full PWA for FIFA World Cup 2026 fans in Vancouver and Toronto using AI, NotebookLM research, and zero CMS.

By Ali Hamie·
Stop Learning AI. Start Using It.
Tech

Stop Learning AI. Start Using It.

Every engineer feels behind on AI. Most are wrong. The gap isn't knowledge — it's habit. Here's the one rule that changes everything.

By Ali Hamie·
TFSA or FHSA: Which One Should You Open First?

TFSA or FHSA: Which One Should You Open First?

The TFSA and FHSA look similar but they are different tools for different jobs. If you qualify for both, you should have both. The question is not which one. It is which one first.

By Ali Hamie·
I Work at Meta. Here Are the 3 Skills That Actually Matter for Software Engineers Right Now.
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I Work at Meta. Here Are the 3 Skills That Actually Matter for Software Engineers Right Now.

The gap between engineers who are thriving and those who are falling behind is becoming very visible inside companies moving fast on AI. It has almost nothing to do with how well they write code. Here are the 3 skills that actually separate them.

By Ali Hamie·
The Coding Interview Is Finally Dying. Here's What's Killing It.
TechOpinion PieceLearning

The Coding Interview Is Finally Dying. Here's What's Killing It.

AI just exposed the LeetCode interview for what it always was: a test of pattern recognition dressed up as engineering ability. Meta is already running AI-enabled interviews. Here is what the new bar looks like, and how to clear it.

By Ali Hamie·
You Don't Need to Make Good Money to Start Investing. You Need $25.
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You Don't Need to Make Good Money to Start Investing. You Need $25.

The biggest lie in Canadian personal finance is that investing is for people who have money to spare. Fractional shares, zero commissions, and one ETF have made $25 a paycheck a legitimate wealth-building strategy. Here is the math.

By Ali Hamie·
Why Is Your Mutual Fund Quietly Stealing From You?
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Why Is Your Mutual Fund Quietly Stealing From You?

Canada has some of the highest mutual fund fees in the world. It is not an accident. It is a system that pays your advisor to keep you in expensive funds. Here is how it works and what to do about it.

By Ali Hamie·
RRSP or TFSA: Which Do You Fill First?
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RRSP or TFSA: Which Do You Fill First?

Everyone says 'it depends.' Here is what it actually depends on, and the exact income threshold that determines your answer.

By Ali Hamie·
What Should I Actually Buy Inside My TFSA?
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What Should I Actually Buy Inside My TFSA?

Most Canadians have a TFSA. Most Canadians are leaving it in a savings account earning almost nothing. Here is the one thing to buy instead, and the math on why it matters.

By Ali Hamie·
You Should Open an FHSA Even If You're Never Buying a House. Here's Why.
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You Should Open an FHSA Even If You're Never Buying a House. Here's Why.

Most Canadians think the FHSA is only useful if you're saving for a home. That assumption is costing them thousands. Here's how the FHSA wins whether you buy a house or not.

By Ali Hamie·
Software Engineering Is Not Dying, It's Evolving. And You Better Catch Up!
TechOpinion Piece

Software Engineering Is Not Dying, It's Evolving. And You Better Catch Up!

AI didn't kill the software engineer. Complacency might. A look at why the job is evolving, not ending, and what to actually do about it.

By Ali Hamie·
TFSA is the worst naming decision in Canadian finance
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TFSA is the worst naming decision in Canadian finance

Why TFSA should be changed to Tax Free Investment Account

By Ali Hamie·