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Christian Personal Finance in Your 30s
The variables multiply fast in your 30s. Here is the financial map for Canadian Christian men navigating mortgages, kids, RRSPs, and the weight of provision.
Should Christians Invest in Stocks?
A pastor's honest answer to the question Christian men keep asking quietly: is investing godly, or just gambling with extra steps?
The Parable of the Talents on Money
The parable of the talents is the closest thing in the New Testament to a direct endorsement of investing. Here is what it actually says about money, fear, and faithful stewardship.
TFSA vs RRSP: A Christian Decision Guide
TFSA or RRSP? The definitive Canadian Christian guide to choosing the right account, with a decision framework, real numbers, and a stewardship lens.
A Christian Guide to Investing in Canada
You do not need $10,000 or a finance degree to start. Here is how to open a TFSA, buy one fund, and stop waiting, from a pastor who waited too long.
What Is Wealthsimple Predict, and Should You Use It?
Wealthsimple's new prediction-markets app sells Yes or No positions on real-world events. How it works, what it costs, and the question to ask first.
Wealthsimple vs Questrade (2026)
Both are now zero-commission. So the real choice between Wealthsimple and Questrade comes down to how you actually invest, not the trading fee.
Wealthsimple Cash Review Canada 2026
An honest review of Wealthsimple Cash as a high-interest banking account. What it does well, where it falls short, and whether it should replace your bank.
Prediction Markets Are Here. Should a Christian Buy a Yes?
Prediction markets just arrived in Canada through Wealthsimple Predict. What they are, and the question to answer before you buy a Yes.
Wealthsimple Review Canada 2026
After five years of daily use, Wealthsimple has replaced my regular bank entirely. An honest review of the full product suite from a Canadian pastor.
How to Start Investing With Little Money
You do not need a lot of money or a finance degree. Four steps, a TFSA, and one boring fund, and you have started.
RESP vs TFSA for Kids in Canada: Which Is Better for Christian Parents?
The RESP earns a government match the TFSA never will. Past the grant, flexibility wins. Here is the order that uses both accounts well.
Money 101: How Money Actually Grows
Investing is simpler than you have been led to fear. The whole thing fits on a napkin, and time does most of the work.
RRSP or TFSA: Which First?
For most Canadians, start with the TFSA. Here is the simple rule, and the two situations where the RRSP wins instead.
ETFs vs Mutual Funds in Canada
Most Canadian investors hold mutual funds they never chose. ETFs are usually the better fit. Here is what the fee difference actually costs you over thirty years.
Should I Try to Time the Market?
Almost no one beats the market by guessing when to jump in and out. Time in the market is what actually builds wealth.
Do You Need a Christian Advisor?
Most Canadian Christian men don't need a financial advisor, faith-aligned or otherwise, and here is the honest case for why.
Is Wealthsimple Safe in 2026?
Is your money safe at Wealthsimple? How the regulation, CIPF protection, and CDIC coverage actually work, and the one risk none of them cover.
Christian Personal Finance in Your 20s
Nobody gave you the map. Here is the actual sequence for a Canadian Christian man in his 20s who wants to start handling money well.
Optimization Is Stealing Your Joy
The spreadsheet was supposed to give you peace. Instead it handed you a scorecard that never stops updating. On faithfulness, enough, and rest.
How to Find Your TFSA Contribution Room
Your exact TFSA contribution room is in your CRA file and takes about two minutes to find. Here are the three official ways to pull the number tonight.
Why I Want My Investments to Be Boring
Every congregation has an exciting investment tip. Here's why boring index funds beat exciting opportunities, and the biblical case for patience as a financial strategy.
RRSP Home Buyers' Plan in Canada 2026
The RRSP Home Buyers' Plan lets you pull up to $60,000 toward your first home. A pastoral guide to using it wisely, repaying it faithfully, and keeping a house from becoming an idol.
Index Funds: The Christian Way to Invest
Dave Ramsey has helped millions get out of debt. But his investing advice? The data says otherwise, and the stewardship case for index funds is stronger than you'd think.
Wealthsimple's Portfolio Line of Credit: Should a Christian Borrow?
The poster says 3.95%. Most of us pay 4.95%, and the real question is whether you need the product at all.
The RESP Guide for Christian Fathers
The RESP is one of Canada's most underused accounts. The government will match your contributions 20 cents on the dollar. Here is how to start.
Should You Pay Off Debt or Invest?
Secular sites answer this with math. Christian sites answer it with Proverbs. Dan does both. And the answer is simpler than you think.
What Is the 2026 TFSA Limit?
The 2026 annual TFSA limit is $7,000. If you have never contributed since 2009, your total lifetime room is $109,000. Here is how to find your exact number.
The 2026 RRSP Contribution Deadline
The 2026 RRSP deadline is March 1, 2027. A pastoral guide to approaching it like a steward, not a last-minute filer.
Should I Join the Company RRSP?
If your employer matches contributions, joining the group RRSP is almost always the right move. Here is what to know before you sign up, or skip it.
RRSP Withdrawal Tax in Canada
The bank withholds up to 30% when you withdraw from your RRSP, but your real tax bill depends on your total income for the year.
Six RRSP Mistakes Christian Men Make
A pastoral guide to the six RRSP mistakes Canadian Christian men in their thirties make most often, and what stewardship looks like instead.
Compound Interest and the Bible
The parable of the talents isn't just about faithfulness. It's a story about what buried potential costs you, and why starting now matters more than starting with more.
5 Things to Know About Your TFSA
The TFSA is one of Canada's most powerful financial tools, but most Canadians underuse it or trip on avoidable rules. Here's what actually matters.
What to Do With a Financial Windfall
A pastor's playbook for stewarding a tax refund, bonus, inheritance, or severance, before it evaporates.
What Christian Men Should Know About CPP
A plain-English pastoral guide to how CPP works, what it will actually pay, and why it is a floor, not a plan.
The Christian Guide to the TFSA
Christian guide to the TFSA in Canada for 2026. Learn contribution limits, investment options, and how to steward your TFSA faithfully as a Canadian believer.
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