Budget Investing That Actually Makes Sense

Starting with small amounts doesn't mean settling for generic advice. We help Canadians build investment skills that work with real budgets and real-life financial situations.

Explore Our Learning Program

Investing Shouldn't Feel Like Guesswork

Most budget investing programs throw numbers at you and hope something sticks. We've found that doesn't work for most people who are juggling everyday expenses while trying to save.

Our approach focuses on understanding the principles behind investing decisions. When you know why certain strategies work better for smaller portfolios, you can adjust your approach as your situation changes. And it will change.

We've designed our program around realistic scenarios that Canadian investors actually face. Things like TFSA contribution room, dividend tax credits, and currency exchange costs that eat into returns. These details matter when you're working with limited funds.

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What You'll Actually Learn

Building a Foundation That Scales

We start with how investment accounts actually work in Canada. Most people don't realize that choosing between a TFSA and RRSP affects not just taxes, but how you can grow your portfolio over time. Getting this right early saves you from costly transfers later.

Reading Market Information Without Panic

Financial news is designed to create urgency. That's fine for entertainment, not great for your investment strategy. You'll learn to spot the difference between noise and information that matters for long-term budget investing.

Cost Structures That Protect Small Portfolios

A 2% management fee on a small portfolio can wipe out years of growth. We break down the real cost of different investment approaches and show you how to structure accounts that keep more of your returns working for you.

Risk Management for Real Life

Most risk assessment tools assume you have disposable income and emergency savings. We work through scenarios where your investment timeline might change, where you need flexibility, and how to plan for that without abandoning your goals.

Learning Format That Fits Your Schedule

Our program launches in September 2025 with a self-paced structure that recognizes you probably have a job, family commitments, or both. Each module takes about 90 minutes to complete and includes practical exercises you can work through with your own financial situation.

The material is designed to be revisited. As your income changes or life circumstances shift, you'll have reference guides and worksheets that apply to different stages of budget investing. We've seen too many programs that only work if you follow a perfect timeline.

You'll also get access to quarterly market reviews where we analyze recent events through the lens of budget investing strategies. Not predictions or hot tips, but practical discussion of how different market conditions affect smaller portfolios differently than institutional investments.

See What To Know Before Starting
Self-paced learning modules designed for busy schedules
Practical worksheets and reference materials for ongoing use

Your Learning Path

1

Foundation Assessment

We start by reviewing your current financial setup. Not just what you have invested, but how your accounts are structured and whether that structure will support your goals as your portfolio grows.

2

Investment Mechanics

You'll learn how different investment types actually work, how they're taxed in Canada, and what that means for returns on smaller amounts. This includes the math on dividend reinvestment and compound growth that financial advisors sometimes skip over.

3

Portfolio Construction

Building a diversified portfolio with limited funds requires different strategies than large portfolios. We cover practical approaches to asset allocation that account for minimum investment amounts and transaction costs.

4

Ongoing Management

The final module focuses on maintaining and adjusting your approach over time. When to rebalance, how to add new funds efficiently, and recognizing when your strategy needs updating as your situation evolves.

Portrait of Leif Haraldsen

I'd been reading investing articles for months but couldn't figure out how to apply any of it with my budget. This program showed me how to actually structure my accounts and what strategies make sense when you're starting with smaller amounts. The difference between reading theory and understanding practical application was huge for me.

Leif Haraldsen, Calgary