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TFSA Room Calculator

Calculate your available Tax-Free Savings Account contribution room.

See your full contribution history year by year, factoring in age eligibility and residency requirements. Works for any year from 2009 to 2026.

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Compound Interest

Visualize how your investments grow over time with compound interest.

Model different scenarios with adjustable principal, monthly contributions, interest rates, and compounding frequencies. Includes year-by-year breakdown.

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Canadian Tax Calculator

Estimate your federal and provincial income tax across Canada.

All 13 provinces and territories for 2024-2026. Includes RRSP deductions, capital gains, and shows marginal vs average tax rates.

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VDOT Running Calculator

Find your VDOT score, training paces, and equivalent race times.

Based on Jack Daniels' formula. Enter any race distance PB and get training paces, equivalent times, and your percentile among real runners.

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Baby Cost Calculator

Project the real cost of a baby over the first few years.

Fully customizable item list with real Canadian cost data. Add/remove items, adjust quantities, and see cumulative costs charted over time.

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What Is GIS?

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What Is GIS?

GIS is a monthly benefit paid to low-income seniors who receive Old Age Security (OAS). Unlike OAS which provides partial pensions for 10-39 years of residency

Dishwasher Meta: Rinse Aid vs. Heated Dry

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Dishwasher Meta: Rinse Aid vs. Heated Dry

I’ve always been the guy who obsesses over utility bills — and I’m embracing it. So when a friend mentioned they use the heated‑dry setting instead of rinse aid

My First Year with a Heat Pump: Expectations vs. Reality

· 4 min read

My First Year with a Heat Pump: Expectations vs. Reality

When I decided to install a heat pump last year, I had high hopes for energy savings and environmental benefits. Now, after a full year of use, I’m ready to sha

How to save money planning a wedding...

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How to save money planning a wedding...

After 10 years with my SO we decided it was time to tie the proverbial knot and through this process we learned a lot about the wedding industry and (hopefully)

Dual Fuel vs Electric heat

· 6 min read

Dual Fuel vs Electric heat

A common argument online is that heating with electricity is expensive and the better option is almost always combining a heat pump with a natural gas furnace,

Security Cameras on a Budget

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Security Cameras on a Budget

You don’t need a monthly subscription, a polished app, or a $1000 cloud-connected camera fleet to feel safe at home. The real win? A security setup that puts yo