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Weekend Reading – Phases of financial independence, podcasts on #FIRE, rent vs. own debates and more

Posted on October 11, 2019 by Mark | 3 Comments

Weekend Reading – Phases of financial independence, podcasts on #FIRE, rent vs. own debates and more Welcome to my latest Weekend Reading edition where I share some of my favourite articles from the week that was across the personal finance…

September 2019 Dividend Income Update

Posted on October 9, 2019 by Mark | 13 Comments

September 2019 Dividend Income Update Welcome to my latest dividend income update for 2019 folks – happy to have you on the site. For those of you new to these posts on my site, for a few years now, every…

What happens when passive investing takes over the investing world?

Posted on October 6, 2019 by Mark | 6 Comments

What happens when passive investing takes over the investing world? “Like most bubbles, the longer it goes on, the worse the crash will be.” – Michael Burry, ‘Big Short’ investor, who made millions after predicting the US housing crisis of…

Weekend Reading – 114 years of spending, ways to make more money, commission-free investing and more #moneystuff

Posted on October 4, 2019 by Mark | 12 Comments

Weekend Reading – 114 years of spending, ways to make more money, commission-free investing 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…

Should you become a DIY investor?

Posted on September 30, 2019 by Mark | 21 Comments

Should you become a DIY investor? Should you become a DIY investor? According to a recent survey, I think you should at least consider it. Based on the results from a recent survey from the Ontario Securities Commission’s Investor Advisory Panel,…

Weekend Reading – Mistakes with time off work, investing like your grandmother, “I’m not a math person” and #moneystuff

Posted on September 28, 2019 by Mark | 19 Comments

Weekend Reading – Mistakes with time off work, investing like your grandmother, “I’m not a math person” and #moneystuff Welcome to my latest Weekend Reading edition where I share some of my favourite articles from the week that was across…

Why you should consider downsizing

Posted on September 26, 2019 by Mark | 54 Comments

Why you should consider downsizing Let’s face it, the more space you have around your home, the more space you tend to fill up. And that can cost you in many ways… Luckily, we don’t have that problem any longer. …

Passive and active investing can exist in retirement harmony

Posted on September 23, 2019 by Mark | 16 Comments

Passive and active investing can exist in retirement harmony Dividends matter. Dividends do not matter. The best way to invest is via low-cost funds that track a reputable index. The list goes on… If was given a nickel every time…

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