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August 25, 2026
Are you collecting memories… or just money
This July, our family had the opportunity to experience something special. Our youngest daughter, Emmy, travelled to Vienna and Budapest with the Saskatoon Children's Choir. Keri and I decided to make the trip as well, turning it into a family...
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ReadJuly 28, 2026
Success Leaves Clues
Learn from the mistakes of others. You can’t live long enough to make them all yourself. —Eleanor Roosevelt Whether in our relationships, finances, or personal achievements, having a mentor can be an invaluable way to navigate towards our full potential. Eleanor...
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ReadJuly 14, 2026
Have you been duped by misinformation…
With the FIFA World Cup coming to Canada for the first time, I found myself doing what a lot of fans probably do: reading headlines, watching clips, and trying to figure out what’s true, what’s hype, and what’s just someone’s...
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ReadMay 12, 2026
Creating a Rembrandt Retirement Picture
My youngest daughter, Emmy, has been a chorister in the Saskatoon Children’s Choir for 11 years. This is her final year in the choir, and it has been an amazing experience for her. She has learned many lessons about art,...
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ReadApril 28, 2026
Turning 50: Planning for Experiences, Not Just Numbers
Turning 50 has a way of making you pause. On my recent birthday, I found myself reflecting on the past decade, not just on work or finances, but on life. What stood out most wasn’t a milestone or achievement, but...
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ReadApril 12, 2026
The Unexpected Gift of Kindness
I’ve written before about the uses of money, not in terms of return or efficiency, but in terms of meaning. Research from Arthur C. Brooks consistently shows that money tends to bring the most happiness when it is directed toward...
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ReadMarch 25, 2026
Top money fears…
Keri and I were out in the mountains recently and went snowshoeing in some of the best conditions we’ve ever experienced. Beautiful blue sky, soft powdery snow, and not too cold. Normally we aren't big on walking through the forest...
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ReadFebruary 24, 2026
From Parent to Peer: Navigating the Next Season with Adult Children
I had the privilege of sitting down with Deb Knupp of the HX Collective to have one of the most personal and meaningful conversations I’ve ever recorded. What started as a discussion about parenting quickly became a deeper reflection on curiosity, love, resilience, and...
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ReadJanuary 27, 2026
What will last longer?
This past Christmas, my family and I bundled up and flew to Paris, trading the snowdrifts of Saskatchewan for the glowing avenues and boulevards of the City of Lights. The city was beautiful - holiday lights everywhere, music in the...
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ReadOctober 28, 2025
Back in Calgary: A Walk Through the Past and a Reminder About the Future
I was in Calgary recently, and like any good trip back to a familiar place, it turned into more than just a visit—it became a bit of a time warp. I found myself standing outside my old apartment building, the...
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