Stop googling ‘how my tfsa works’ every damn year.
The How To Adult School is your no-BS guide to getting your financial sh*t together.
(without giving up lattes, your social life, or your sanity)
Before we go any further, let’s get
one thing straight:
You’re not ‘bad with money’ you just haven’t been taught yet.
(And the financial industry is notorious for making it seem more complicated
than it is. Don’t believe us? Try this:)
The Finance Jargon Translator
Here's proof. Pick any term the finance world loves to throw around — we'll tell you what it actually means.
See? Not so scary. that’s exactly what we do here.
Now imagine knowing all of it, not just one term
at a time.
Ready to go deeper?
Here’s how we can work together.
Explore our programs. Most people start with Financial Foundations, move on to Investing Essentials, and join The Money Club for ongoing support throughout their learning journey and beyond. Wherever you're at, there's a place for you here.
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The Financial Foundations Course
This is the course that finally makes everything click. From budgeting and taxes, to credit scores and your first investing accounts, Financial Foundations covers everything you should have been taught about money in school, in plain English, at your own pace. No jargon. No judgment. Just a clear, practical system for taking control of your money, probably for the first time ever.
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The Investing Essentials Course
Ready to make your money work for you? Investing Essentials takes you from complete beginner to confidently managing your own self-directed portfolio, no financial advisor required. Built specifically for Canadian investors, this course focuses on offering practical, jargon-free guidance on TFSAs, RRSPs, and building real long-term wealth on your own terms.
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The Money Club
Knowing what to do and actually doing it are two different things. The Money Club is where you come for the accountability, the community, and the direct access to Cory that keeps you moving forward. Monthly live Office Hours, a new money topic every month, a private community of people on the same journey, and a growing library of tools and resources, all in one place. Because you shouldn't have to figure this out alone.
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Hey there! I’m Cory,
And I want to welcome you to the How To Adult School.
This is your go-to-guide for personal finance information every time you find yourself asking ‘why didn’t anybody teach me this stuff in school?!’. Our finance lessons are easy to understand, apply to today’s changing world, and we promise never to tell you to stop buying damn lattes. (Because learning to manage your money well is about SO much more than spending restriction.)
You’ll find lessons ranging from basics like tracking your spending and using your credit card properly, through to topics like making the most tax efficient RRSP and TFSA contributions, and getting started investing. No matter what level you’re starting at, we’ll guide you through all the necessary skills you need to build a solid foundation of financial stability, so you can start creating the life you dream of.
So, if you find yourself googling ‘how to file taxes’ every damn year, and joking that ‘marrying rich’ is your financial plan, you’re in the right place.
I can’t wait for you to start exploring the resources below!
-Cory
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Things you weren’t taught in school. (and frankly, should have been)
The financial industry has a vested interest in keeping this stuff confusing. We don't. Here's a handful of things most Canadians have no idea about, but probably should.
