I Just Received a Financial Windfall — Help!

What to Do With a Financial Windfall (So You Don’t Blow It) How to Make the Most of an Inheritance, Lottery Win, or Unexpected Jackpot Imagine this: one day you open the mail (or your banking app) and see more money than you’ve ever had in your life. Maybe it’s a six-figure inheritance from a […]

The 411 on Emergency Funds

Why Every Canadian Needs One—Especially Right Now When it comes to personal finance, few things are more foundational than having a rock-solid emergency fund. And yet, in an era of rising interest rates, layoffs in key sectors, and grocery bills that seem to grow faster than your basil plant, far too many Canadians are still […]

The Power of Frugal Living

Why Embracing Financial Minimalism Now Sets You Up for a Richer Life Later Let’s be honest: being frugal doesn’t always get the spotlight it deserves. In a world that constantly sells you on spending, saving money can feel like swimming upstream. But here’s the truth — frugal living is one of the most underrated superpowers […]

Stay the Course: Why Smart Investors Don’t Panic

Stay the Course: Why Smart Investors Don’t Panic There’s a reason Warren Buffett’s advice has stood the test of time: “Be fearful when others are greedy, and greedy when others are fearful.” Sounds bold. But behind the bravado is a powerful truth about investor psychology— and how most people mess it up. Markets go up. […]

The Case Against Stock Picking

The Case Against Stock Picking: Why Most Investors Are Better Off with Broad Market ETFs For many investors, the allure of stock picking is hard to resist. It’s exciting. It feels personal. You get to tell people you bought Tesla early or timed your Netflix sale perfectly. But here’s the reality: for the vast majority […]

Cutting Investment Fees

Cutting Investment Fees (And Not Performance!) The Case for Passive Index Investing Investing is one of the most powerful ways to grow wealth, but many investors don’t realize how much high fees can eat into their returns over time. The good news? You don’t need to pay high management fees to achieve great investment performance. […]

Welcome to Northern Nest Egg: Your Partner in Financial Freedom

At Northern Nest Egg, we’re here to make one thing crystal clear: taking control of your money shouldn’t feel overwhelming, confusing, or out of reach. We know the world of finance can seem intimidating—full of jargon, complex charts, and conflicting advice—but it doesn’t have to be. Whether you’re a young professional starting to save, a […]