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Workout in! Including shovelling! Had to get it done cause the weather was nice.

World’s best burger in 2026? Toad in the Hole Winnipeg? Hey, can I do that? What about for a podcast?

Talking to people, met a guy from the office, from Eritrea/Sudan, came to Canada 20 year ago, church sponsorship, stay at home Dad. But so is his wife?

And what about buying a house? What does JL Collins say?

https://clippingchains.com/2020/08/31/the-real-cost-of-home-ownership/

https://jlcollinsnh.com/2023/03/02/why-your-house-is-a-terrible-investment/

https://jlcollinsnh.com/2012/02/23/rent-v-owning-your-home-opportunity-cost-and-running-some-numbers/

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Hope you have a great one!!

00:00 Introduction and Early Evening Routine

00:39 Podcasting Journey and Expat Life

02:41 Winter in Winnipeg: Challenges and Experiences

04:53 Snow Shoveling Adventures

12:36 Networking and Language Learning

13:37 Meeting a Multilingual Friend

19:23 Unraveling a Stay-at-Home Dad's Story

21:51 Discussing Financial Freedom

23:37 Debating Minimum Wage and Savings

25:05 Questioning Financial Advice

27:22 The World's Best Burger

29:53 Home Ownership: A Critical Look

32:04 Reflecting on Life Choices

38:15 Credit Cards vs. Mortgages

43:25 Concluding Thoughts and Resources