Mid-Year Money Check-In: How Much We've Saved, Spent & Invested In 2025

Steph & Den June 29, 2025
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We make money simple. Hey, what's good! We're Steph & Den, and we started as young professionals working in the corporate world, then left to start something new - and we've been documenting our financial journey's along the way (from being in debt, to saving and investing). If you see us around Toronto, say hi! We post new YouTube videos every Sunday at 12:00pm EST. And if you're looking for more, check us out here: Instagram: @stephandden TikTok: @stephandden

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We're officially halfway through 2025, which means that it's time for our mid year money check-in and budget update! In this video, we'll reflect on how much money we've spent, saved, and invested over the past six months, and comparing those results to our budget goals. How much money have you spent (and saved!) over the past few months? Let us know, and then let's dive in! 0:00 We're officially halfway through 2025! 1:46 How much money we've spent 8:54 How much money we've invested 10:15 How we're tracking against our budget goals 💰 Sign up for Simple Investing (For Canadians) - https://stephandden.com/investment-course-simple-investing/ Simple Investing (For Canadians) is a self-paced course that focuses on self-directed, passive, long-term investing in the stock market. There are six different levels, dozens of mini lessons, and test your knowledge quizzes throughout. You’ll also receive multiple downloadable resources - and a personalized investing game plan - that will help you take action on what you’re learning! Oh, and you’ll also be invited to join a private community of investors just like you who you can ask questions to, and discuss different money topics with - and you’ll have continuous support from us within the private community, too! ➡️ Simplii Financial - Our No Fee Chequing Account (up to $400 bonus) - https://api.fintelconnect.com/t/l/65ad4fc7581176001cb7f1b2 ➡️ EQ Bank - Our High Interest Savings Account - https://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=Xoa5MXyunCM&offerid=1115263.19&bids=1115263.19&type=3&subid=0 ➡️ Wealthsimple - Our High Interest Savings Account ($25 bonus) - https://wealthsimple.com/invite/WQJFTG ➡️ Wealthsimple Self-Directed Investing - Our Favourite Stock Trading Platform ($25 bonus) - https://wealthsimple.com/invite/WQJFTG ➡️ Wealthsimple Managed Investing - Our Robo-Advisor Investment Platform ($25 bonus) - https://wealthsimple.com/invite/WQJFTG ➡️ American Express Cobalt - Our Travel Rewards Credit Card (up to 22,000 points) - https://americanexpress.com/en-ca/referral/cobalt?ref=sTEPHG6qb5&XLINK=MYCP ➡️ Neo Financial - Our Cash Back Credit Card - https://neo.cc/refer/N8U6K3S9 ➡️ Questrade - Low Fee Investment Platform Canada ($50 cash back) - https://questrade.sjv.io/AWa9jo ➡️ Borrowell - Free Credit Score Check - https://api.fintelconnect.com/t/l/612d3fe6cb45d3001d5ece04 The links above are affiliate and/or referral links that provide us compensation when you use them to sign up. Thank you for supporting our channel! ⭐️ Check out our free budget template - https://stephandden.com/free-budget-template/ Website - stephandden.com Instagram - @stephandden TikTok - @stephandden ➡️ YouTube Filming Equipment - https://amzn.to/3HrWA4i ➡️ YouTube Editing Equipment - https://amzn.to/3RXBsri The links above are affiliate links - Steph & Den are Amazon Associates and we earn from qualifying purchases. Disclaimer - This content is for education and entertainment purposes only. Steph & Den do not provide tax or investment advice. The information is being presented without consideration of the investment objectives, risk tolerance, or financial circumstances of any specific investor and might not be suitable for all investors. Past performance is not indicative of future results. All investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal.

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