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The best all-in-one Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs)

Posted on February 18, 2019 by Mark | 25 Comments

The best all-in-one Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) Readers of this site will know I take a hybrid approach to investing. I invest in a number of Canadian dividend paying stocks for long-term growth and income. I also invest in some…

Weekend Reading – RRSP deadline advice, bucket strategies, great U.S. ETFs and more #moneystuff

Posted on February 16, 2019 by Mark | 6 Comments

Weekend Reading – RRSP deadline advice, bucket strategies, great U.S. ETFs and more #moneystuff Hey folks! Welcome to my latest Weekend Reading edition where I share some of my favourite articles from the week that was across the personal finance…

RRSP facts, “dos” and “don’ts” you must remember this year and beyond!

Posted on February 14, 2019 by Mark | 26 Comments

RRSP facts, “dos” and “don’ts” you must remember this year and beyond! Welcome to another “RRSP season” folks! To help you out with making any last minute contributions to your Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) before the March 1, 2019…

January 2019 Dividend Income Update

Posted on February 13, 2019 by Mark | 22 Comments

January 2019 Dividend Income Update Welcome to my first dividend income update for 2019! For those of you new to these posts on my site, for the last few years, every month I discuss our approach to investing using Canadian…

While I still don’t post any net worth updates

Posted on February 10, 2019 by Mark | 58 Comments

While I still don’t post any net worth updates I begin most years running My Own Advisor with lofty goals. 2019 was no different. To recap, this is what we came up with for this year’s goals. You can see…

Weekend Reading – Dividend increase week, FIRE, #islandtime and more #moneystuff

Posted on February 9, 2019 by Mark | 15 Comments

Weekend Reading – Dividend increase week, FIRE, #islandtime and more #moneystuff Hey folks! Welcome to my latest Weekend Reading edition where I share some of my favourite articles from the week that was across the personal finance and investing blogosphere.…

2019 Predictions

Posted on February 6, 2019 by Mark | 49 Comments

2019 Predictions Well, better late than never right? For the last few years I’ve made various predictions at the beginning of the year, including those about the stock market and certain stocks or funds, by looking into my cloudy crystal…

Then and Now – Procter & Gamble

Posted on February 4, 2019 by Mark | 12 Comments

Then and Now – Procter & Gamble Welcome to another Then and Now post, a continuation of my series where I revisit some older blogposts and either rip them to shreds (because my thinking has changed on such subjects) or I’ll confirm my…

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The best all-in-one Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs)

RRSP facts, “dos” and “don’ts” you must remember this year and beyond!

Great low-cost ETFs for the U.S. stock market

December 2018 Dividend Income Update

10 ways to master your money in 2019

Why my goal to live off dividends remains alive and well

Here’s why the new $6,000 TFSA limit for 2019 is totally worth it

The friendly dividend histories of great Canadian stocks

They want to spend $50,000 per year in retirement. Did they save enough?

How do we measure up? Can we hit 10 goals in 10 years for early retirement?

Financial Freedom Target: Age 50 – July 2018 Update

How to diversify my TFSA using ETFs

BMO SmartFolio Review and Offers

When to take your Canada Pension Plan benefit

Canadian Dividend Stock Selection Still Made Easy

What makes a great Exchange Traded Fund?

Our lofty goal to build a $1 million portfolio

Before you start investing do these three things

Hassle-free investing is here with ModernAdvisor

Converting your RRSP to a RRIF? Consider this…

Recent Posts

The best all-in-one Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs)

Weekend Reading – RRSP deadline advice, bucket strategies, great U.S. ETFs and more #moneystuff

RRSP facts, “dos” and “don’ts” you must remember this year and beyond!

January 2019 Dividend Income Update

While I still don’t post any net worth updates

Weekend Reading – Dividend increase week, FIRE, #islandtime and more #moneystuff

2019 Predictions

Then and Now – Procter & Gamble