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Alex Reid

The Thrill of Frugality

I have a very love/hate relationship with money. On one hand, I very much enjoy the opportunities and privileges money affords — being…

5 min readFeb 25, 2022

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The Value of Little Luxuries

Time flies when you’re living in the middle of a protest.

5 min readFeb 9, 2022

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What is the ‘Rat Race’, Really?

I was doing the usual Sunday chores and housekeeping this morning, and decided to let YouTube whisk me down the rabbit hole to have some…

4 min readJan 23, 2022

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No, Canadian House Prices Aren’t Coming Down Anytime Soon

As part of the millennial cohort that rents their primary residence, it pained me to type that title. However, the reality of the situation…

4 min readJan 16, 2022

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No, Canadian House Prices Aren’t Coming Down Anytime Soon

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How to Budget — A Household Superpower

Life’s expensive. It sucks.

6 min readJan 9, 2022

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I Made a “Get To 100 Followers” Post, And I Wish I Hadn’t

As we enter the new year, one thing that I am making a point to focus on heavily this year is the motivation and process behind my writing…

3 min readJan 3, 2022

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Not Achieving Your Goals? Try Focusing On This Instead

It’s that time of the year again, those days between Christmas and New Year’s where half the time is spent in a food coma, recovering from…

4 min readDec 29, 2021

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Not Achieving Your Goals? Try Focusing On This Instead

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So, What’s Up With Inflation, Exactly?

One of the many buzzwords that have been thrown around throughout the pandemic, especially in recent months, is inflation. Long thought to…

7 min readDec 26, 2021

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So, What’s Up With Inflation, Exactly?

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Minimalism: A Personal Finance Cheat Code

In my previous article, I went over a few of the things I learned while living with less in 2021. Part of that involved eliminating or…

6 min readDec 22, 2021

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What I Learned Living With Less in 2021

As we near the close of 2021, I thought I’d take a few minutes to reflect on the past year, and what I’ve learned by shifting my mindset…

8 min readDec 16, 2021

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Alex Reid

Alex Reid

Me? I’m your friendly Internet stranger who writes about his passions — personal finance, personal development, art, and wine.

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