TFSA vs. RRSP: Where to Put Your HISA & Why Women Are Better Investors

n this episode, we tackle the unglamorous side of homeownership, from the sheer sticker shock of premium paint to the frustrating reality of DIY door handle replacements. Shifting from renovations to wealth building, we break down exactly what we’d do differently if we started investing today. We cover how to strategically hold high-interest savings inside a TFSA to shield your money from taxes, the core flexibility differences between a TFSA and an RRSP, and why keeping a clean ETF portfolio across both accounts is the ultimate play. Most importantly, we highlight why women historically outperform in the stock market: patience, zero panic selling, and ignoring the noise. Start small, let compounding do the heavy lifting, and join us in normalizing everyday money conversations.

00:00 – Friday Catch Up

00:41 – Paint Costs & Home Reno Sticker Shock

01:45 – Door Handle Drama & DIY Reality

03:19 – Renovation Reality Check

04:16 – Investing Do-Overs: What We'd Change Today

05:58 – TFSA vs. RRSP: The Core Strategy & Differences

08:33 – Portfolio Setup: Sticking to Low-Cost ETFs

10:55 – Normalizing Money Talks

11:48 – Why Women Invest Better: Avoiding the Panic Sell

15:00 – Start Small & Build the Habit

17:41 – Compounding Beats the Lottery Ticket Mentality