Our Monthly budget and how we SAVE more than 40% of our salary in Canada 🤑🇨🇦

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[@narinderpalsingh1337]

Excellent Video! Nicely covered! I like the way you explain things with realistic numbers. One more thing you can include is RRSP. Of course new immigrants cannot take immediately benefit from this but they can plan about it and take advantage after first tax return. First benefit is of course the lower tax bill and second benefit is tax free withdrawal in case of buying first house (Up to 35000 CAD). EQ bank is really good, which I am using too, But you can also recommend wealth simple invest, which is helpful for newbies to invest and get good returns... without any fees. Money remains flexible, so can be withdrawn anytime. One more thing, you can explain features of RESP as well. It is for the guys with kids, best feature about this investment is 20% govt match upto 500 CAD every year.. Which is anyhow free money.......... Keep up doing the good things!!!!

[@Potatotalkies]

Great tips 👏👏👏 Pinning the post 😀

[@narinderpalsingh1337]

@@Potatotalkies Thanks Guys!

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[@veramonique1724]

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[@danieljamal3709]

Courage taught me: that no matter how bad a crisis gets, any sound investment will eventually pay off

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[@mahjabeengardencenter129]

I met the guy on Niagara fall in April. Amazing humble and down to earth guy.

[@Potatotalkies]

Oh yes! I remember you... 😀👍 hope all well

[@MrVivek501]

so what? you are so fuking free to check humility

[@suryalife6956]

Yes I too felt the same humble, knowledgeable and helpful

[@vikramnsit]

That is absolutely correct information!! I have also calculated average monthly expenses during covid and pre covid times and it falls between 4500-5000 CAD.

[@maanasshah]

Randomly ran into the video however ended up seeing it till the end. Loved the simplistic way in which you’ll explained something as important as budgeting. Kudos. Moving to Canada in March 2021 and I’ll definitely be watching more of your videos for information

[@TheMegadealer]

Amazing suggestions. This is like talking to a family member. Great job guys !! This is actually helpful irrespective of the country lol

[@tarunsareen5748]

Hi PTs, I have been following your videos since beginning. We just arrived in Toronto on PR n finished our quarantine. Since my son will be going to high school we have figured out the schools with required programs and now finding houses in their catchment. Hope to plan a meeting with you guys and see you around soon. Cheers

[@Potatotalkies]

😀👏👍

[@amarjotkaur1739]

Hi Tarun , have you landed under express entry or PNP program. I am 31. Planning to move with my husband on PNP immigration programme.. so guide accordingly..

[@tarunsareen5748]

Hi Amarjot, we have landed under PNP program.

[@amarjotkaur1739]

@@tarunsareen5748 what's ur age and professional skill. Pls reply

[@AnchitMittal2014]

Nice! This was much needed. Thank You🙏🏼. Looking forward to indepth videos on all "complicated" topics discussed in this one. This also goes to my 'Moving To Canada' Playlist.

[@Potatotalkies]

😀👏

[@anandnagare4794]

Fantastic! It looks really helpful guys. Practical numbers always help. Thanks a lot!🙌🏻

[@tandonsaaab]

The way you design and present the content is mind blowing. Once I start watching the video, I dont feel like pausing it even to open the door if someone is ringing the bell. God Bless You Two Beautiful Souls !!!

[@Potatotalkies]

Thank you 😊

[@prateekjuneja7500]

Wow veerji, you are so lucky to have a lady who supports your financial planning. Kudos!

[@Potatotalkies]

😀👏👏

[@roydenathaide4452]

Love the budgeting tool. It's AMAZING and super helpful!

[@Potatotalkies]

😀👏

[@CCCP85]

Good analysis on personal finances and expense budgeting. This report indeed cooled off some worries related to taxation in Canada. For family with one child, day care would amount to CAD 800-1000 p.m., hence, I can think of parting with car, temporarily. Thanks!!

[@realtimequickie]

I already like this from the Intro !!! The reason we Indians survive in any circumstance is our ingrained habit of saving ! Kudos to you guys for carrying the torch ! God bless

[@Potatotalkies]

👏👏👏

[@TheShas1]

I really liked the video! Although, there is one point of disagreement, I don't think so that majority of skilled workers are able to make 60k to 90k in their initial years and hence might end up saving less. As a matter of fact average Income in Canada is in 50K range. If you are spending less than 30% for you accommodation in Toronto, you are doing a good job!

[@KS-df1cp]

Very nice video! thanks guys. Subscribed! looking forward to those breakdown videos.

[@zizelle9273]

Thank you for sharing the real picture on how things are managed and how to be money smart.

[@ankithrana3181]

Would be good to share your thought process behind choosing TFSA over RRSP. Thanks.

[@siddhu0703]

Really impressed by the way you have empathized for you viewers and its amazing that you have created such a budgeting tool.. For me its going to be really useful..Thanks guys

[@realestatewithraman9806]

Kudos to you both. Randomly ran into your videos but just fell in love with them at first sight. I have been in Canada for over 2 decades. Your videos are a blessings for newcomers as well as people who have been here for long. Wish you both good luck. Hope to meet you guys one day.

[@suunilmnair1591]

Exceptional, precise n truly informative ...navjot n simran ..kudos!!...u guyz r really doing a great job!!...keep up d good work guyz👍🏻👍🏻

[@chriatiansudhir975]

The amount of information shared here is very valuable for aspirants like me. See you Canada in 4 years.

[@MegaRaseel]

Imma visit Canada particularly to see the “sabzi mandi”.

[@dikshasingh2931]

Informative one! I like the rules that we can apply on our income and save.Thanks👍

[@Potatotalkies]

👏👏👏

[@arshrais]

Hey Guys , initially I was a bit hesitant to follow you on KZbin and assumed that it will be like any other gyaan channels on Canada . I must say I was totally wrong and you two are doing superb ! You two are honest with your suggestions and that’s what makes you stand apart from the crowd! I subscribed today for an insightful future with your videos. Thank you for the great work! Keep going 😊

[@Abhi-rc9fm]

Your content is super informative. Just lovely!! Waiting for the international student playlist like how can we complete the admission and visa process by ourself without any agent and then the PR chances. That would be great.

[@Potatotalkies]

Ummm.. will do a collab soon :)

[@NonPeacefool]

Yes Much Needed...

[@palvikas5]

@@Potatotalkies Yes that is very much needed.. Please make it soon.. How can one go by SDS scheme, which colleges or universities we can choose.. Which courses are in demand in software industry? Please please make the video soon. 🙏

[@dollygoradia211]

This budgeting calculator is amazing

[@anshulmalik2318]

Getting interest from Savings account gets added to your earning and you need to pay the tax on that which goes missing from the information. Moreover, the insurance of car depends on many factors in your case it tends to be lower, travelling for work is an additional cost for people not living Toronto. People with kids will end up paying day care facility fees which is around $1200 per month.

[@Potatotalkies]

All great points 👍

[@mayuriakubattin3496]

Love the way u guys simplify and explain things one by one❤️👍

[@anjduhan]

I've had Canadian PR since 2019, but I've been hesitant to move there despite having close relatives living in the country. None of them have been able to clarify my doubts like you guys have. Thank you for making these videos! Because of you guys I'll be taking my decision of moving there pretty soon. Thanks again! Keep it up! 🙏🏻❤️

[@Potatotalkies]

😀👏

[@sajalsharan]

You what!!!!

[@yoloyogi]

Can you transfer your PR if aren’t using?😀 Just kidding, congrats!

[@anjduhan]

@@yoloyogi haha I wish!! I would absolutely give it away considering there are so many people so passionate about the country.

[@yoloyogi]

Anjali Malik thanks a ton 😊🤣 May be you are in your twenties, if in forties , you too may love .

[@dhavalkohli6152]

Navjot bro you are like perfect cricket player just like MS Dhoni who do his work like pro and he knows that how to win hearts of audience,same as you...the perfect player i love you so much....you allway get the best in life...

[@Potatotalkies]

Thank you so much Dhaval 😀👏

[@surfgirlify]

The excel sheet is awesome!

[@manpinder28]

That’s a brilliant analysis of income & expenses. Keep up!!

[@Potatotalkies]

👏👏👏

[@sujayyerwa]

This video is a GEM 💎 !!! Your method reminds me of Rancho from 3 idiots......sab chij example deke 🤪😂 This will remove the slightest of doubt that anyone may have around savings in Canada 👍👍👍 #Gharche😉

[@Potatotalkies]

Thank you so much ❤

[@sanjaytripathi5080]

Navjot - Bless you bro for sharing the budgeting tool (excel). You (not you alone :) ...Simran as well) are a star...

[@Potatotalkies]

Thank you 👏🙏

[@PriyaMistryBrunetteBunGirl]

This is amazing guys! Thanks a ton for this ✨❤️

[@chashneekpatheja8114]

In the video you said TFSA is for retirement , well yeah if that is your goal. However , TFSA is used mostly for some shorter term time horizon financial goals like saving for a vacation as the income you make is not taxed. If you guys do RRSP deductions on your paycheque that will be beneficial not only for your retirement but also when you buy your first house since you can withdraw 35K each under the first time home buyer program by the CRA.

[@radhikakhajuria4627]

Am i married - No. Am I visiting Canada anytime soon- No.. Am I going to watch this Video till the end- YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS 😍😍😍😍😍 I'm addicted to you Guys, my whole family waits for your videos to show up... 🥰😘

[@Potatotalkies]

Wow!!! Thanks you.. lots of love and regards to your entire family ❤

[@esharane3777]

Superb video 👍 Please make a detailed video on tax system in BC & Alberta too as alot of new immigrants wish to settle there but are a little bit skeptical about the taxation system.

[@Potatotalkies]

Its less than ontario 😀 will try !

[@rabiakhan8842]

You both are soo good!! Love these videos. They are super informative and helpful.

[@aditibalkrishna320]

You guys make it real for us. Thank you for doing so!

[@vijayamadhurivajjala1218]

The moment i saw the Excel budget sheet i was like "Saviorrrrrrrr 🙌" You always manage to make the content informative and fun at the same time. ✨ Love the Bloopers 😂#Gharche

[@Potatotalkies]

😀😅

[@ManishYadav-vv2bx]

Budgeting forecasting controlling and growing: You guys have chosen very important subject (income & expenditure) to provide practical information about it by the videos, specially to manage it to grow to live better. Keep it up and it clearly differentiate your thinking & working from rest of the you tubers currently. Looking forward

[@Potatotalkies]

😀😀😀

[@kajaldhamne1]

Amazing video guys!!! You are so thorough about all the calculations and data!!! Superb!!! Thanks for all the information!!! 🤗

[@ra24ra1]

Thank you for sharing..i liked the monthly budgeting template.

[@Potatotalkies]

👏👏

[@divyasood2764]

Every video of u guys gives me a reason to smile.. full of positivity Cheers and god bless

[@Potatotalkies]

Thank you 🥰🥰

[@shauryagupta1195]

this was a really amazing video, i love the way you break down the expenses. financial literacy is really important.

[@gadleravi]

Thanks, praji for the calculator and explaining it in such a simple manner. kudos to both of you again and be safe and keep smiling 😇

[@06maholatra]

I have two kinds of feel when I saw your this video 1) Wow so cool couple, they are really planning so much in depth that they are aware of each and every coin the account. And then 2) I feel yaar if this is how you wanted to live your life then I guess you had much much much better life in India and HK where you use to work and live with bigger house ,more servent to help, better cars.I personally feel canada is beautiful country and country like this should not be waste on rat race which people in India do always. This is a country which is meant for experiencing and seeing the beauty of nature. No offense to you both please 🙏

[@cs7364]

Hey potatoes, here's my piece of story. I was an anti-immigrants kind of person and felt bad for people who were leaving India. But after being a chipku follower since your very first video, my viewpoint has turned 360°. Now I'm craving for Canada and this is all your fault 😡😂😂 anyway, thanks for making us believe that we deserve a better lifestyle, too. Good vibes to you!!

[@Potatotalkies]

Thank you 😀🙃 more power to you 👏

[@MegaRaseel]

360 degrees=0 degrees, geometrically speaking.

[@cs7364]

@@MegaRaseel haha, nice one, but my focus is on ielts rather than mathematics these days

[@dhwanikedia9516]

Thanks for the excel calculator ✌️💕

[@peachypeggy6140]

Omg this excel file is so helpful. You guys are the best. 💯💯👏👏

[@SuperRakshit007]

So when you guys talked about house fund, suppose I have an active bank account back in India and I'm putting some money in that account on monthly basis, won't that be a good idea as well? Kyuki India mei banks ka interest rate zyada hai.

[@Potatotalkies]

Yup... there will be loss of exchange rate + NRI tax on the interest earnt in india.. especially when you take it out of the country

[@arundhankar6737]

@@Potatotalkies I thought otherwise here, please correct me if I am wrong. If we open NRE account in India, the interest earned is quite good and also there is no tax deducted when we bring money out

[@ManishaSingh-cl8ex]

You guys are so so cute ❤️😁

[@Tushar-Razdan]

Interesting tool about excel sheet expenses.

[@ra24ra1]

Thank you for making this video, mostly the exact take home and EQ bank which I was not aware. Thank you once again!

[@Potatotalkies]

😀👏

[@punit0031]

If a person is alone, getting 50,000 a year, I do not think he can survive. I think Canada is for those who can earn more than 5 to 6,000 per month at least. Coming towards the immigration program like Rural and Northern, salary will be not that much high. So, if anyone is just thinking to move to Canada, he should consider the expenses mentioned by you. Even I was also in a dilemma that one person can survive but survival is not the only thing, lifestyle up-gradation is also the main point.

[@Potatotalkies]

The expenses should be less than hours and cut down on car / live in a $1300 basement... till you improve income

[@kkbinwal]

If we talk about toronto (GTA), which is expensive, then yes, Its a bit difficult, but still possible with 2000-2500 per month. Obviously, it won't be very comfortable but not that bad either.

[@punit0031]

@@kkbinwal What about total expenses for a couple with a child? And only one person is working.

[@netke6177]

​@@punit0031this is ideal example no one talks about

[@amitarora327]

YOU GUYS ARE THE BEST

[@Potatotalkies]

Thank you 😀😀

[@gouthamchirra3618]

superb excel.. thank you!

[@feelgoodtales-fgt3992]

very helpful and informational video! thanks alot :)

[@agnelvas]

My favourite couple. Navjot u r younger than me but I am inspired to have organized thoughts like u.

[@Potatotalkies]

Thank you so much for saying that

[@RavinderSingh-or8jk]

Hi, I sent you a msg on messanger. Please let me know the procedure to bring my mom with Canada forever. My mom and I are the only two person in my family and she is my top most priority.

[@Potatotalkies]

Will make a video on that soon. In the meantime, search for super visa on Google

[@dheerajverma4721]

Money h to sb hta h

[@gugnaniharminder]

Loved it. Gonna fully apply this. You guys are pyaar. Thanks.

[@amritakaur8070]

You guys are doing so much for all the newcomers! You guys are plain excellent.

[@divakerchaudhary3768]

It's a helpful video. The Sheet created by you is good but it needs a bit more customization like additional column where the person can add there own expenditure and then calculate savings. Also I don't get to know what are those amounts under FT and PT they must have a name for what that calculation is and how it came up. So just a suggestion, there is a room for improvement of this tool.

[@chowskitchen8138]

Thank you for the insights.

[@avishekkar4512]

Very useful videos guys! Looking forward to that Tim Horton's coffee with you both :)

[@namsham5143]

You two are just blowing our minds with all this relevant information and the tools and the cuteness overload. Can i just tell you that whoever i talk to are recommending me your channel. And i always end up telling them that i have been following you since day 1. Aap logo ko idea bhi nahi hai aap kitna zada popular ho rahe ho. Keep it going guys. 1 million bhot door nahi hoga. God bless and love you guys.

[@Potatotalkies]

Thank you so much! You made our day 🥰❤

[@rituthakwani11]

U people are doing great job... actually people like me looking for these kind of video

[@nidhibhadouria4505]

I have seen this video so many times every time I forget the ratios :D . Today I finally downloaded the excel. Thank you guys :)

[@Potatotalkies]

😀👏

[@yadavmayu7]

The gharche thing was very funny 🤣🤣 I watched it a few times, just because I found it so funny. (Well consider this as a compliment). Love you both guys, you are amazing. Love the way you explain these super critical issues. Very well rounded. Thank you ☺️

[@rajibdas7148]

This is the best video of yours so far. I have been following your channel very religiously as my context is kind of similar to yours. We landed in Toronto three weeks back as PR. Thanks.

[@Potatotalkies]

All the best 👍

[@dhavalpatel8057]

Super cool video and stick to the point and informative. Thank you guys. Keep Smiling and keep spreading good things.

[@riteshjain426]

Hey, just a small observation. I may be wrong, but did some research on CPP And EI. For CPP the max deduction available for employees $ 1449 p.a ($121 pm) for employees contribution. Employers contribution may be exempted if the earnings are above 58,700. Similarly for EI it will be $856 pa. Was doing some initial research for myself and compared it with your table. Was trying to reach via your website, but couldn’t find any source to write back. Thanks. Do correct if I was wrong.

[@ishunegi1286]

Thank you for keep posting videos with such minute details, they are really helpful for aspirants like us

[@amanpreet9994]

Awesome job guys......I think yours is one of the honest vlog I ever found

[@dushyantvora7242]

Bhaisahab..great content..amazing information and guidance..thanks alot

[@rchelamkuri555]

Loved the video and the excel sheet...

[@vinayakseth8461]

Fantastic video guys! Navjot your analysis is spot on Keep up the great work ! Happy to learn from your experience

[@SSRVancity]

Awesome Video - The Calculator is Great :)

[@Potatotalkies]

😀👍

[@yoloyogi]

Wonderful information 👏🏻 it’s a part of my dream after landing there. 😀

[@mohankrishna9510]

Who gives such advices nowadays for free, excellent and very helpful information. God bless u guys. A long way to go....

[@mverma85]

this is so good guys.. keep up the good work.. while roaming around in Brampton, i always keep an eye if i can find you guys here n there.. :)

[@anubhutinirmohi7936]

Finally, some good content, no show-off for popularity. Kudos to you both.

[@robertmorello9139]

Yeah, it’s a beautiful thing

[@arkeshsharma]

Thank you for wonderful video! You guys are so genuine and honest.

[@sweetemmu0205]

Really very informative!!! Keep up the good work

[@poorvysharma6472]

you both are very honest in sharing information...thank you for the detailed video

[@mugdhakamalakar8906]

Great informative video! You guys are doing amazing job!🤩 Btw, where can I get that excel sheet ?

[@Potatotalkies]

The link is in the description

[@akshayrana7983]

Thankx for giving such important information

[@jatinkharbanda01]

Thank you so much guys. Absolutely loved your videos. My Wife and me are currently in the pool and awaiting ITA. Your videos are super helpful and instill confidence in us to take the plunge. God bless.

[@aaromal]

Nice video guys! Keep up the good work👍🏽

[@almas9229]

Great video! Can you suggest some good financial budgeting channels on KZbin? Thank you

[@Deepanshukumar-wj2wx]

You guys are doing great job ❤️ Your efforts really make great impact on the other side. All the best potato talkies. 👍

[@Potatotalkies]

😀🙏

[@yashkothari823]

So informative!

[@shabbirs]

Very informative video for general idea how to budget. Tough I had been doing it for some time. Reminder is always good. ❤

[@prachis9390]

Good and very informative. Thanks

[@roamwithparas5665]

Superb ...so much infomative❤️ Just thankyou wont be enough for u😀👍👍 Sir ji october ka travel plans wud be full of surprise😎😎😎 Maam kitna sweetly baat krte just wow🙏

[@Potatotalkies]

😀😀😀

[@saitarun8874]

Great tool for monthly budgeting, Thank you :) Small correction though on line 21 Provincial *

[@Falaknaazshaikh]

All of your videos are so relatable....thanks for sharing such useful info :)

[@Potatotalkies]

🙏🙏

[@HC_15819]

Everything is accurate expect for the average salary. Avergae salary is about 20 to 21 dollars an hour which is about 42000 (gross) dollars per anum. Cheat sheet for salaries in ontario: Clerk/worker/GL/Linesman: 25k to 30k Coordinator/analyst/officer/scheduler: 40 to 45k Supervisor/team leader/senior analyst/Master scheduler: 57k to 65k Manager: 75k to 90k GM/director/department head: 100k to 150k