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What to expect when you’re expecting to move – my moving survival tips

Posted on July 18, 2019 by Mark | 15 Comments

What to expect when you’re expecting to move – my moving survival tips According to multiple studies over the years, moving is “right up there” with life’s major stress events. I can certainly attest to that based on our recent…

2019 Financial Goals – July Update

Posted on July 15, 2019 by Mark | 35 Comments

2019 Financial Goals – July Update “The budget is not just a collection of numbers, but an expression of our values and aspirations.” – Jack Lew, American Public Servant. Oh for sure. And since our April 2019 goals update, our…

Weekend Reading – Fired Vanguard – hello stocks, how to build a fat RRSP, buy or lease a car and more #moneystuff

Posted on July 12, 2019 by Mark | 21 Comments

Weekend Reading – Fired Vanguard – hello stocks, how to build a fat RRSP, buy or lease a car and more #moneystuff Welcome to my latest Weekend Reading edition where I share some of my favourite articles from the week…

June 2019 Dividend Income Update

Posted on July 7, 2019 by Mark | 24 Comments

June 2019 Dividend Income Update Welcome to my mid-year June 2019 dividend income update. Six months down, six months to go in 2019. Time (and summer in Ottawa) is flying by… For those of you new to these posts on…

Weekend Reading – How to start investing, protecting your portfolio, juicy dividend income and more #moneystuff

Posted on July 5, 2019 by Mark | 55 Comments

Weekend Reading – How to start investing, protecting your portfolio, juicy dividend income and more #moneystuff Welcome to my latest Weekend Reading edition where I share some of my favourite articles from the week that was across the personal finance…

Just starting out – how to get started with investing

Posted on July 2, 2019 by Mark | 15 Comments

Just starting out – how to get started with investing Investing can be daunting. You’re just starting out with investing. So much to think about. So many options. A gazillion voices providing unsolicited advice. Who can you trust? I think…

Weekend Reading – Reading about the Latte Factor makes others rich, top discount brokerages, retirement learnings and more #moneystuff

Posted on June 29, 2019 by Mark | 8 Comments

Weekend Reading – Reading about the Latte Factor makes others rich, top discount brokerages, retirement learnings and more #moneystuff Welcome to my latest Weekend Reading edition where I share some of my favourite articles from the week that was across…

Age 60, retirement on a lower income – can I do it?

Posted on June 25, 2019 by Mark | 61 Comments

Age 60, retirement on a lower income – can I do it? Retirement plans come in all shapes and sizes but retirement on a lower income is possible. Not every Canadian has a house in Toronto or Vancouver they can…

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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

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The friendly dividend histories of great Canadian stocks

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How to diversify my TFSA using ETFs

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When to take your Canada Pension Plan benefit

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