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We Built a Budget Planner Spreadsheet for Canadian Households — Here's What's Inside

  If you've been reading our RRSP/TFSA/FHSA and household budgeting pieces, you already know the line we keep coming back to: a plan is only as good as your ability to actually track it. So we built something to close that gap. Introducing the Canadian Budget Planner It's an editable spreadsheet — not a course, not a subscription, just a tool you can start using today — built specifically around how Canadian households actually budget. What's inside: Monthly Budget tab — Planned vs. Actual across Housing, Transportation, Debt, Food, Personal and more, with totals and your savings rate calculated automatically RRSP, TFSA and FHSA contributions get their own line — treated as a required part of the budget, not whatever's left over at the end of the month Annual Overview tab — a 12-month view with an auto-updating income-vs-expenses chart and a savings-rate chart, so you can see your trend across the year Just fill in the blue cells — every total, difference, and percen...

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Wall Street Holds Steady as Investors Eye Record Highs and Tariff Twists



Markets Pause Ahead of Key Economic Data

Wall Street kicked off the week with a cautious but optimistic tone as futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq hovered near the flatline. Investors are digesting a mix of corporate earnings, geopolitical developments, and tariff-related news that could shape the market’s next move.

Tech Stocks in Focus

Tech giants continue to dominate headlines. Apple posted its strongest week since 2020, while Nvidia and AMD faced pressure after agreeing to share 15% of revenue from certain chip sales to China with the U.S. government—a move that sent their shares slightly lower in premarket trading.

Tariff Tensions and Inflation Watch

President Trump’s sweeping tariffs remain a wildcard. While he claims they’re boosting the market, analysts warn of inflationary ripple effects. This week’s release of the Consumer Price Index and Producer Price Index will offer fresh insight into how these trade policies are impacting prices.

Investor Sentiment

Despite the uncertainty, Wall Street is coming off a strong week, with the Nasdaq notching consecutive record closes. Traders are watching for signs of continued momentum, especially as earnings season rolls on and economic indicators take center stage.


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