MY-F011–3 minCheck spendable cash before buying
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How can we share money decisions and plan ahead?
Start by stating an affordable limit at the next shared purchase (F07) and making one weekly cash-flow decision (G01). Add M01 at the next shared bill to agree owners, contributions, personal freedom and a shortfall fallback. Add M02 quarterly only after essentials and required debt payments fit, choosing one future goal and a checked contribution route. Allow 15 minutes weekly, 25 minutes together monthly and 30–45 minutes quarterly; first setup or regulated advice may take longer. C03 tests the agreement for one month; C04 makes a future route executable or records a safe stop. Franklin’s BF-F08 helps name spending trade-offs. Shared work must be safe and voluntary; Canada account rules require current checks.
- Foundation 4
- Growth 2
- Mastery 3
- Challenge 2
Start here
Three easy first steps.
Foundation cards: small, daily, and hard to fail. Pick one and pin it up today.
MY-F071–3 minState your limit before shared spending
MY-F082 minTransfer an affordable amount to your buffer
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Foundation 4
Small recurring actions with little setup. Choose anchors that fit your day.
MY-F011–3 minCheck spendable cash before buying
MY-F071–3 minState your limit before shared spending
MY-F082 minTransfer an affordable amount to your buffer
Growth 2
Practices that need preparation, a recurring slot or a useful tool.
MY-G0115 minMake one cash-flow decision each week
MY-G0520–30 minCompare a renewal with another suitable quote
Mastery 3
Practices you develop over weeks through skill, planning and trade-offs.
MY-M0125 min togetherKeep a shared-money agreement each month
MY-M0230–45 minMatch future contributions to your goal
MY-M0430–60 min + adviceReview protection after a life change
Challenge 2
A bounded mission with a clear finish. It can combine practices over days or weeks.
MY-C031 monthTest a shared-money agreement
MY-C042 weeksStart future savings
Sources
Financial Consumer Agency of Canada. Managing your money as a couple. Read the source ↗
Financial Consumer Agency of Canada. Setting savings and investment goals. Read the source ↗
Canada Revenue Agency. Contributing to a TFSA. Read the source ↗
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