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Two Dreams, One Financial Journey
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Two Dreams, One Financial Journey

Daniel dreamed big. Sophie made sure every dollar had a job. Together, they discovered that building wealth isn't about having all the answers — it's about having the right partner.

September 11, 20263 min read
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Some Wear a Uniform... Some — Volume II Announcement
Financial Literacy
June 19, 20263 min read

Some Wear a Uniform... Some — Volume II Announcement

Different lives. Different starting points. Different battles. Yet the direction is often the same — toward purpose, resilience, and financial freedom. A preview of what's coming next.

Volume IICommunity
The Real Numbers on Canadian Retirement 2026
Financial Planning
June 21, 20267 min read

The Real Numbers on Canadian Retirement 2026

What does retirement actually cost in Canada in 2026? The numbers may surprise you — and they should motivate you to act now, not later.

RetirementCPP
When Space Becomes a Balance Sheet
Investing
June 25, 20268 min read

When Space Becomes a Balance Sheet

Meeting a SpaceX astronaut changed how I think about risk, time, and capital. The principles that govern space missions are surprisingly aligned with the principles that govern wealth building.

InvestingSpace Economy
Book Signing Event: Colorado Springs
Military Benefits
June 29, 20263 min read

Book Signing Event: Colorado Springs

Join me at the Southeast Asian Cultural Celebration in Falcon, Colorado for a book signing of Building Wealth While Serving — U.S. Edition.

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Happy Canada Day — FREE Digital Edition
Financial Literacy
July 1, 20263 min read

Happy Canada Day — FREE Digital Edition

To celebrate Canada Day, the special eBook edition of Building Wealth While Serving is available free for a limited time.

Canada DayFree eBook
Paulo... What Are You Reading This Month?
Financial Literacy
July 1, 20264 min read

Paulo... What Are You Reading This Month?

My monthly reading list — the books that are shaping how I think about money, leadership, and life right now.

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We Rise Together | Grandir Ensemble
Financial Literacy
July 2, 20263 min read

We Rise Together | Grandir Ensemble

A message of unity, resilience, and shared purpose — because financial freedom is not a solo mission.

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Every Veteran Has a Story Worth Recognizing
Military Benefits
July 7, 20264 min read

Every Veteran Has a Story Worth Recognizing

Behind every uniform is a story of sacrifice, discipline, and service. Today we pause to recognize the veterans who shaped who we are.

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Every Medal Tells a Story: Preserving Service and Sacrifice
Military Benefits
July 7, 20264 min read

Every Medal Tells a Story: Preserving Service and Sacrifice

Medals are more than metal and ribbon — they are the physical record of a life lived in service.

VeteransMedals
Starting to Invest in Your 40s May Be Your Strongest Move Yet
Investing
July 7, 20267 min read

Starting to Invest in Your 40s May Be Your Strongest Move Yet

"Paulo, is it too late for me to start investing?" Here's the truth: you're not behind. You're building from a stronger foundation.

InvestingLate Starter
The CAF Moves Forward with Telesat for Next-Generation Satellite
Military Benefits
July 8, 20265 min read

The CAF Moves Forward with Telesat for Next-Generation Satellite

The Canadian Armed Forces' partnership with Telesat signals a major shift in military communications.

CAFTechnology
Building Wealth While Serving — U.S. Edition | Beyond Borders
Financial Literacy
July 12, 20264 min read

Building Wealth While Serving — U.S. Edition | Beyond Borders

It was an honour to sign copies at the Southeast Asian community celebration in Colorado Springs.

Book EventsU.S. Edition
Retiring at 45: Why Your Military Pension Is Just the Beginning
Financial Planning
July 15, 20269 min read

Retiring at 45: Why Your Military Pension Is Just the Beginning

Military retirement at 45 isn't the finish line — it's the starting gun for your most powerful investing years.

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Get Wealthed Up with Donny Mangos
Financial Literacy
July 16, 20265 min read

Get Wealthed Up with Donny Mangos

Meet Donny Mangos — wealth strategist, author, and founder of Wealthed Up. His Money Mansion Strategy challenges conventional thinking.

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Climbing Higher Together for International Self-Care Day
Health is Wealth
July 20, 20264 min read

Climbing Higher Together for International Self-Care Day

Financial health and personal wellness are not separate missions — they are the same mission.

Self-CareWellness
The Wealth Brigade: Newsletter Launch
Financial Literacy
July 21, 20263 min read

The Wealth Brigade: Newsletter Launch

The Wealth Brigade newsletter is here — weekly financial insights, market intelligence, and wealth-building strategies.

NewsletterCommunity
Top-Selling Bulk Print Author at The Grammar Factory Publishing
Financial Literacy
July 21, 20263 min read

Top-Selling Bulk Print Author at The Grammar Factory Publishing

Building Wealth While Serving has been recognized as the top-selling bulk print title at The Grammar Factory Publishing.

AchievementPublishing
One Year Later — And the Journey Continues
Financial Literacy
July 24, 20265 min read

One Year Later — And the Journey Continues

One year since the global release of Building Wealth While Serving. Volume II is almost here.

AnniversaryVolume II
Support the SISIP Team at the Army Run
Books & Events
July 26, 20264 min read

Support the SISIP Team at the Army Run

The Canada Army Run 2026 is coming — and the SISIP team is running for Soldier On.

Army RunSISIP
Your Arsenal: The Accounts Every Woman Should Command
Financial Literacy
July 28, 20268 min read

Your Arsenal: The Accounts Every Woman Should Command

You don't need to memorize the tax code. You need to know your weapons — RRSP, TFSA, RESP, FHSA, RRIF, RDSP.

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Canada's July 2026 Benefit Payments at a Glance
Military Benefits
July 28, 20264 min read

Canada's July 2026 Benefit Payments at a Glance

Know your dates. Know your amounts. July 2026 benefit payment schedule for CPP, OAS, GIS, CCB, GST/HST credit, and more.

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Rally Point Health & Wellness Event — CFB Borden
Books & Events
May 7, 20264 min read

Rally Point Health & Wellness Event — CFB Borden

An incredible experience at the Rally Point Health & Wellness event at CFB Borden — connection, community, and meaningful conversations about financial literacy and service life.

CFB BordenCommunity
Using the CAF Mobility Allowance Wisely
Military Benefits
August 31, 20266 min read

Using the CAF Mobility Allowance Wisely

Effective April 1, 2026, the new Mobility Allowance replaces the Posting Allowance — and the numbers are bigger. Here's how to put that money to work instead of letting it disappear into moving costs.

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One Year Later: A New Chapter Begins
Books & Events
July 21, 20263 min read

One Year Later: A New Chapter Begins

One year ago, Building Wealth While Serving launched with one mission. Today, that mission evolves into something bigger — The Wealth Brigade.

AnniversaryThe Wealth Brigade

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