the money glossary

Words nobody actually taught you.

Plain-language definitions for the money terms everyone uses and nobody explained. Free, searchable, no jargon.

14 terms, five groups

01

Tax Shelters

the accounts, and what “shelter” actually means

02

Growth & Independence

how money builds on itself, and what “enough” even means

03

Tax

the part that trips almost everyone up

04

Debt

what you owe, and how to think about it without the shame

05

Investing Basics

the handful of ideas that do most of the work

Now that the words make sense, let’s look at your actual numbers.

Reference only. Figures are for Canada (2026) and can change with the budget. Not financial advice.