Top 55 Canadian Personal Finance Blogs: The Ultimate Li…

1 Add Vodka Anonymous Blog link He enjoys saving money as much as the next person, but he prefers to make more money and live with fewer possessions to reduce the need to work as much. While these ideas may seem contradictory, he believes they can coexist. By understanding what we truly want, we can limit our possessions and better spend our time working for more meaningful goals rather than the next hot “thing.” 2 Blunt Bean Counter Mark Goodfield Blog link The success of this blog has surpassed all expectations. With over 6,000,000 page reads to date, it has opened unexpected doors, including TV and video interviews, numerous quotations in diverse publications, contributions to newspapers through articles, and various other unforeseen media opportunities. 3 Bonds Are for Losers Preet Banerjee Blog link Preet Banerjee is a well-known Canadian personal finance and investing expert, Globe and Mail columnist, host of OWN’s TV show Million Dollar Neighbourhood, and author of the popular blog WhereDoesAllMyMoneyGo.com. 4 Boomer & Echo Robb Engen Blog link Robb Engen is a 43-year-old married father of two young children. Over the past 13 years, he has transitioned from taking an amateur interest in personal finance and investing to becoming a full-fledged money expert, including becoming a QAFP™ professional. In addition to writing his blog, he wrote a bi-weekly column for the Toronto Star for many years and currently freelance writes for Young & Thrifty and MoneySense. 5 Cait Flanders Cait Flanders Blog link Cait’s first writing job was in public affairs and involved crafting media releases and speeches for a Cabinet Minister. Her last full-time job was working as the managing editor of a personal finance site based in Toronto. In-between, she spent five years working for the Ministry of Education in BC. It was during these years that she began going to university part-time, and completed her degree in Communications. She has been a self-employed writer since 2015. 6 Canadian Budget Binder Anonymous Blog link Mr. CBB has been Guiding Canadians Towards Debt Freedom since 2012 at Canadian Budget Binder. CBB is about Family, Finance, Food, Frugal Living, Fun, Retirement, Debt Freedom & Coffee Talk! Get A Free Printable Budget Binder and Emergency Binder, plus loads of other free printables. 7 Canadian Couch Potato Dan Bortolotti Blog link Welcome to Canadian Couch Potato, a blog designed for Canadians who want to learn more about investing using index mutual funds and exchange-traded funds. 8 Canadian Dream Free at 45 Tim Stobbs Blog link Welcome to canadian-dream-free-at-45.com, a blog dedicated to exploring the journey towards financial independence and early retirement in Canada. Readers will find valuable tips, tricks, and insights aimed at navigating this path while embracing a high-quality, low-cost lifestyle. Sit back, relax, and allow the blog to guide through the intricacies of achieving early retirement. 9 Canadian Personal Finance Blog Alan Whitton Blog link He has dedicated his blogging efforts to finance, child disabilities, Registered Disability Savings Plans (RDSPs), Registered Education Savings Plans (RESPs), and consumerism for an extended period. His focus has often circled back to personal experiences, particularly addressing RDSPs, RESPs, and the unique challenges and insights of raising disabled children. 10 Club Thrifty Holly and Greg Johnson Blog link The couple behind Club Thrifty are financial experts and travel enthusiasts who share their journey toward financial independence through practical money-saving tips, travel hacks, and personal finance advice. They focus on helping readers make informed decisions to achieve a thrifty yet fulfilling lifestyle. 11 Common Cents Mom Katie Ren Blog link Common Cents Mom was initially created as a platform to share a personal journey into paying off debt while building a home and family. Today, the website has grown into one of the leading money resources in the world, reaching over 1 million readers each year. 12 Debt Discipline Anonymous Blog link Debt Discipline is Brian’s blog where he documents his family’s journey to pay off debt and achieve financial independence. He provides practical tips on budgeting, saving, and managing money. 13 Dividend Earner Miyako and Ashley Blog link Dividend Earner was created to provide a resource for DIY Dividend Investors. Taking control of your finances to avoid the high cost of mutual funds pushed by the banking world is no small task, but it is a rewarding one. To achieve the goal of providing amazing and educational content for all investors, the following writers are contributors and editors to much of the content seen on Dividend Earner. 14 Eat Sleep Breathe FI Anonymous Blog link Chrissy is the blogger behind Eat Sleep Breathe FI. She writes about financial independence (FI), money, and life from beautiful Vancouver, BC. 15 Ellen Roseman: On Your Side Ellen Roseman Blog link He stopped writing his consumer advocacy column at the Toronto Star more than a year ago. Yet, he still hears from people who need help getting through to big companies that ignore their complaints. 16 Family Money Saver Anonymous Blog link Family Money Saver was started as a way to share tips, strategies and information on saving and getting the best value for your hard-earned dollars. Not everyone is thoughtful or necessarily careful when it comes to spending their money, but it’s never too late to learn helpful strategies or how to better manage your finances. 17 Finance Journey Myles Money Blog link Their ultimate financial goal is to become a self-made millionaire by December 2024, following a ten-year plan. They are confident in achieving this goal through disciplined saving and investing in high-quality dividend-paying blue-chip companies. They emphasize their belief in the power of compounding, foreseeing substantial growth in their net worth as a result of starting early and allowing compounding to amplify their wealth over time. 18 Financial Highway Ray, Linsey Knerl, Miranda, Kathryn Vercillo Blog link The authors believe that financial education is crucial for everyone, regardless of financial status. They argue that while money cannot buy happiness, responsible use can enhance quality of life. They criticize the current education system for neglecting financial education and responsibility. In today’s consumer-driven society, they observe a pervasive culture of instant gratification fueled by relentless advertising. 19 Financial Independence Hub Jonathan Chevreau Blog link Financial Independence Hub focuses on “Findependence” or Financial Independence in North America (Canada and the U.S.), with blogs usually four times a week, featuring guest blogs from financial experts curated by financial journalist and author Jonathan Chevreau. The site has been running for ten years and hits most demographics, albeit with a lot of content on Retirement and Semi-Retirement. 20 Freedom 35 Blog Anonymous Blog link He is a married guy in his mid-30s living in Vancouver, Canada. As a graphic designer with a lot of debt, he still enjoys a comfortable standard of living. He became financially independent in 2020, believing the secret is to work smart, not hard. He plans to quit his 9 to 5 job in the summer of 2022. He writes about stocks that will likely outperform the market and puts his money where his mouth is. With over 12 years of experience, he usually achieves 20%+ annual returns. 21 Get Rich Slowly J.D. Roth Blog link At Get Rich Slowly, there are no “get rich quick” schemes, multi-level marketing fads, or hot stock tips. The site does not push products or books aggressively. Instead, readers can expect daily updates on personal finance and related topics. 22 Greater Fool Garth Turner Blog link Garth Turner is a creator of this blog, Greater Fool, established in 2008 and providing daily comment and news to visitors who, in aggregate, astonish him by coming several million times each year. Best-selling Canadian author of 17 books on economic trends, real estate, the financial crisis, personal finance strategies, taxation and politics. 23 Half Banked Desirae Odjick Blog link Welcome to Half Banked, the go-to podcast for young Canadians trying to navigate the complex world of personal finance. Join us weekly as we ask the big money questions that matter to you. With fresh insights and relatable stories, we’ll empower you to make savvy financial decisions you can bank on. 24 Insurance Geek Liran Hirschkorn Blog link Liran’s blog provides personal insights into various types of insurance, including life, health, and disability. He offers tips on finding the best policies and understanding insurance products. 25 Insurance Nerds Tony Canas and Carly Burnham Blog link Tony and Carly’s blog offers personal insights and advice on various insurance topics. They aim to make insurance more understandable and accessible to the average consumer. 26 Insureye Various Authors Blog link Once upon a time, one of the InsurEye™ founders damaged a rental car while parking in a tight garage. He wasn’t too worried since he had credit cards and assumed they all had insurance. To his astonishment, he had to pay for the damages himself because the card he used to pay for the rental car didn’t have rental insurance. This experience sparked the idea for InsurEye. InsurEye’s services help consumers understand one of the most complicated products of all: insurance. 27 Jessica Moore House Jessica Moore Blog link After years of self-educating and creating financial literacy content alongside her day job, she took a significant leap of faith in 2017. She left her burgeoning marketing career to establish her own financial education company — MoorMoney Media Inc. Seven years later, she has become one of the leading financial educators and money experts in the country. Currently, she is writing her first book with HarperCollins Canada, slated for release in 2025. 28 Liquid Independence Anonymous Blog link The author of Freedom 35 Blog and Liquid Independence writes about passive income strategies, investing, and financial independence. He shares detailed financial analyses and personal insights. 29 Making Sense of Cents Michelle Schroeder-Gardner Blog link Michelle’s blog, Making Sense of Cents, offers advice on paying off debt, saving money, and earning extra income. She shares her personal experiences and insights on achieving financial goals. 30 Maple Money Tom Drake Blog link Too many Canadians find themselves drowning in debt and unsure how to get out and build the lives they want. The good news is that it’s possible for you to take control of your money and turn your financial life around. 31 Michael James on Money Michael James Blog link Michael James seeks to comprehend all aspects of finance to make informed investment and personal finance decisions. He believes that understanding serves as the best defense against mistakes. Through this blog, Michael aims to elucidate financial concepts clearly for those without specialized knowledge. 32 Million Dollar Journey FrugalTrader (also known as FT) & Kyle Prevost Blog link Helping Canadians with Personal Finance Since 2006. Learn how to save money, build an investment portfolio, and become financially independent – from a middle-class Canadian who has actually done it! 33 Money After Graduation Bridget Casey Blog link Bridget’s blog, Money After Graduation, provides advice on student loans, budgeting, and investing for young professionals. She aims to help readers achieve financial stability and independence. 34 Money Sense Keph Sennet Blog link MoneySense is a digital magazine and financial media website. Journalists and qualified financial professionals produce the content. 35 Money Smarts Blog Mike Holman Blog link Mike Holman has worked in the Canadian financial industry for almost two decades. He lives in Toronto with his wife and two young children. 36 Money We Have Barry Choi Blog link An award-winning, Toronto-based personal finance and travel expert, this self-taught, do-it-yourself investor has no formal training yet makes money easy to understand for all Canadians. Combining knowledge of finance with a passion for travel, this expert encourages people to see the world. Specialties include personal finance, trip planning, millennial money, Gen Z money, credit cards, and trending destinations. 37 Mrs. Frugalwoods Elizabeth Willard Thames Blog link Elizabeth, known as Mrs. Frugalwoods, writes about her journey to financial independence through extreme frugality. She shares her experiences and tips on how to live a fulfilling life with less. 38 My Own Advisor Mark Seed Blog link Mark Seed is passionate about personal finance and investing and is the blogger behind My Own Advisor. Mark is currently investing in dividend-paying stocks and some low-cost ETFs on his journey to financial freedom. He is almost halfway to his goal of earning $30,000 per year in tax-free and tax-efficient dividend income for an early retirement. 39 NoMedicalLifeInsurance Various Blog link Not everybody can qualify for traditional insurance products in Canada, such as life insurance, disability insurance, and critical illness insurance; but don’t worry – that’s where a relatively new insurance product called no medical insurance comes in. It is a special insurance policy that is unlike traditional (aka standard) insurance products. No medical insurance policies are issued without a medical exam. 40 Our Next Life Tanja Hester Blog link Tanja Hester, author of the blog and the book “Work Optional,” along with Mark Bunge, her partner in this journey, retired at ages 38 and 41 at the end of 2017. Welcome to their online home! 41 Prairie Eco-Thrifter Miss T. and Dr. Julie-Ann Blog link She is a prairie-raised woman with a strong passion for saving money, promoting health, supporting environmental causes, and finding joy in life’s pleasures. Driven by her love for writing and a desire to help others, she created this blog as a platform to share insights and ideas with individuals who share her values of living simply yet fully. 42 Retire Happy Jim Yih Blog link RetireHappy.ca feels strongly that there is a need for top-quality, timeless information because too many financial and investing sites focus on minute-by-minute investment ideas, changing markets, and fast-paced trends. As the old saying goes, “Give a man a fish and he eats for a day. Teach a man to fish and he eats for a lifetime.” RetireHappy.ca focuses on practical, timeless information that can make a lifetime difference instead of a five-minute difference. 43 Rob Carrick Rob Carrick Blog link The personal finance column in The Globe and Mail is one regular guy’s attempt to make sense of the world of money. Married with two 20-something kids, he constantly figures out ways to spend and invest intelligently. He asks the same questions readers would and applies his experience and contacts to get answers. 44 Savvy New Canadians Enoch Omololu Blog link Since its launch in 2016 by our founder, Dr. Enoch Omololu, Savvy New Canadians has become one of the most highly sought-after platforms for personal financial information relating to money, investing, retirement planning, freedom from debt, entrepreneurship, and much more. 45 Sean Cooper Writer Sean Cooper Blog link Sean Cooper bought his first house when he was just 27 and paid off his mortgage at 30. An in-demand personal finance journalist, best-selling author and speaker, his articles have been featured in publications such as the Toronto Star, Globe and Mail, Financial Post, MoneySense and Tangerine’s Forward Thinking blog. He makes regular appearances on national radio and television shows to discuss personal finance, real estate, mortgages, pensions, and retirement planning. He lives debt-free in Toronto. 46 Six Figures Under Anonymous Blog link Six Figures Under chronicles Stephanie’s journey to pay off her family’s debt while living on a single income. She shares tips on frugal living, budgeting, and managing finances. 47 Squawkfox Kerry K. Taylor Blog link Kerry K. Taylor is recognized as one of the top personal finance voices in Canada. She is a financial journalist, professional speaker, and creator of the award-winning financial website Squawkfox.com. She is the host of The Cash and Kerry Podcast. 48 Sustainable Personal Finance Simon and Marielle Blog link They are a married couple living in a smaller city in Eastern Ontario, Canada, striving to balance their financial goals with a sustainable lifestyle. Achieving this balance requires compromise, detailed discussions, and careful evaluation of how they handle their personal finances while protecting the earth and acting socially responsibly. 49 Tackling Our Debt Anonymous Blog link Tackling Our Debt is a personal finance website that focuses on managing money, including spending, making, and saving money. The website provides excellent resources and suggestions on how to make more money, aiming to help people increase their income, boost their savings, and pay off existing debt. 50 TawCan Bob Lai Blog link Tawcan is a Canadian personal finance and dividend investing blog that chronicles my quest for financial independence and joyful life. I started this blog to show it is possible to achieve financial independence as a single-income family with two young kids while living in Vancouver, Canada, one of the most expensive cities in the world. 51 TermLife2Go Jeff Root Blog link Jeff’s blog focuses on term life insurance, providing personal insights and advice on choosing the best policies. He offers tips on how to save money and get the most out of life insurance. 52 The Annuity Expert Stan Haithcock Blog link Stan’s blog provides personal insights into annuities and retirement planning. He offers advice on how to use annuities as part of a comprehensive retirement strategy. 53 The Dividend Guy Blog Mike Heroux Blog link He will remember this day forever; he applied for a $20,000 line of credit back in 2003. Having just started his job at the bank, 10 days later he found himself in front of a banker asking for a $20K line of credit. He didn’t reveal that it was for leveraging. A month later, he had $19,500 invested in the stock market, all provided by the bank which employs him. 54 The Insurance Pro Blog Brandon Roberts Blog link Brandon Roberts writes about life insurance and financial planning. His blog offers detailed explanations and advice on using insurance as a financial tool. 55 Thirty Six Months Marissa Blog link She is the girl who went to school for her Ph.D. while working full-time. She also gave up a six-figure salary in the corporate world to find something that interested her more. She believes that the 9-5 isn’t meant for everyone and that we have the ability to build lifestyles that work for us. However, to achieve this, we need to be financially secure.