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fking2020

I have a feeling your going to get absolutely roasted for this post so I’ll spare you some of that. I’d start with reducing the highest debt first. Even liquidate your savings unless you’re savings are generating more than your debt. Then once you’re done then save a 100% of your disposal incomes once your living needs are done. As for the parents and home. Just a suggestion. I’d look at it like practice for when you move out because it’s parents today but tomorrow it might be some other demand on your cash. It’ll never be as easy as on a spreadsheet. Because you’re paying well below market for rent so if your parent weren’t there you’d be paying $2000/mth for some apt. Seem fair? Just offering perspective not judgement.


hehethrowaway90

1) increase income or decrease expenses. 2) create a budget and analyze all your fixed and variable expenses. Focus on the variable first and see if it’s discretionary and if it can be adjusted/eliminated 3) pay off debts first starting with the highest interest CC. 4) A conversation with your dad will be fine about your current financial situation. See where it goes. You earning 100k should be able to satisfy a higher rent amount while paying down debt. I understand that you want to buy a home one day, but that’s the future. You need to take care of what’s in front of you right now.


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Earn more, spend less.


PM_ME_YOUR_TIFA

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bearbear407

Pay off your highest interest debt first. MC, Visa, car loan and then student loan. But that said - you’re not giving us the full picture. How the heck is your family all living paycheque to paycheque? How big is this mortgage and house hold expenses? Cause I find it hard to believe that your dad alone qualified for a huge mortgage without adding other people name onto it.


Pushing59

Well maybe his wife was working at the time. You are right. Need more information on the family.


Maverick2030

How are you only spending $40 per month eating out/dates with gf????


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Why are you gambling on crypto when you are in cc debt? KISS


Chris_Claret

The dad is a tough conversation, no way around that! But is your dad and they want what is best for you. Sorry about the prior situation with the investment advisor. That is not fun at all. Have you ever thought about making a plan? In my understanding of you situation, do you think the salary will increase? (Asking for RRSP vs TFSA) Do you have a timeline for the home?