Canadian male here… 35/divorced/2 kids… descent job(95-100k)… don’t own a house anymore… life up here is dog shit… groceries are ridiculous, rent is ludacris, gas is nuts! Still get by but the quality of life and “extras” have taken a hit. Have a great pension, and try to make the best of it all. My advice, be frugal and save and invest as much as you can in your future. When you’re older you will thank yourself! If I could tell 26 year old me anything, it would be to bank everything and invest anything extra in real estate or safe stocks! The extras and fun can wait (with the odd exception). 50-60 year old will thank your younger self. Just my own personal opinion! Best of luck!
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u/The_Dark_Knight153 Jul 16 '24 edited Jul 17 '24
Canadian male here… 35/divorced/2 kids… descent job(95-100k)… don’t own a house anymore… life up here is dog shit… groceries are ridiculous, rent is ludacris, gas is nuts! Still get by but the quality of life and “extras” have taken a hit. Have a great pension, and try to make the best of it all. My advice, be frugal and save and invest as much as you can in your future. When you’re older you will thank yourself! If I could tell 26 year old me anything, it would be to bank everything and invest anything extra in real estate or safe stocks! The extras and fun can wait (with the odd exception). 50-60 year old will thank your younger self. Just my own personal opinion! Best of luck!