Financial Planning Simplified
I’m Robb — the guy behind Boomer & Echo. I’ve been a personal finance blogger since 2010 and an advice-only financial planner since 2015. I help regular Canadians with regular problems make smarter decisions about their money — without selling them a thing.
My philosophy is simple: Money shouldn’t be complicated.
You don’t need 17 bank accounts, 12 ETFs, or a side hustle to retire comfortably. You just need a good plan, grounded in what really matters to you.
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New Articles from Robb
Why I Cancelled My Landline
Robb Engen | September 20, 2010 |
25% of Canadians have already ditched their home phones in favor of using a cell phone. Here are a few reasons why we cancelled our landline:
Women And Finances
Boomer | September 16, 2010 |
When it comes to women and money is it generally assumed that women my age are clueless about money and let their husbands control the family finances?
Can You Afford Not To Stay At Home With Your Kids?
Robb Engen | September 15, 2010 |
We have recently made the adjustment to single-income living after deciding that my wife would become a stay at home mom and look after our daughter.
My Medium Term Goals: Boomer
Boomer | September 14, 2010 |
My goals for the next five years or so are pretty straightforward. I’m basically setting myself up for retirement, but I still have some major decisions to make.
My Medium Term Goals: Echo
Robb Engen | September 13, 2010 |
So from building a new house, to maximizing our investment accounts, growing our net worth, and the possibility of a new addition to our family…here are some of my medium term goals:
Start Where You Are
Boomer | September 9, 2010 |
Every year, sometime in January, I calculate my Personal Net Worth. I gather together all my account and investment statements for the periods ending December 31 of the previous year. I have a spreadsheet set up that compares year-to-year.
