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My Networth: August 2009

By Ryan A. Smith

Am I excited to calculate my networth again, since last month’s financial statement? No! I don’t think it will get better. As you can see, my income tax and CPP tax combined are already $52,000 as of today (not even counting the income for Sept to Dec). Is this normal??? [Compare to... »

My Networth: July 2009

By Ryan A. Smith

I got my cheque for July. After finishing my accounting, the result does NOT look very good. Overall Assets: +11% (down from +21% ) Liabilities: +2% (up from -1% ) Equity: +19% (down from +55% ) Being single is so hard. Aside from loneliness, it takes too long to build weath... »

My Networth: June 2009

By Ryan A. Smith

I just got my cheque today. Let’s see what’s been changed during the month June. Overall Assets: +21% Liabilities: -1% Equity: +55% In terms of assets, I’ve contributed my maximum RRSP limit for year 2009 which is $21,000. As such, I put the remaining money in high interest savings accounts. I don’t have any plan yet to... »

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Canadian High Interest Rate Savings Accounts

By Ryan A. Smith

Each month I put away all my remaining money into some kinds of savings accounts until I need to use it. Instead of locking... »

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