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Weekend Reading – Investing success, minimalist principles, risk tolerance and more

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Mark | 8 Comments

Welcome to another Weekend Reading edition. This week I wrote about some investing truths, 7 ways men and women see retirement differently and my life in a box. Well, not literally in a box but metaphorically speaking or rather writing…

My Life in a Box

Posted on July 29, 2014 by Mark | 18 Comments

During one of our walks around the neighbourhood the other night, my wife and I had a conversation that went something like this: Me: It would be nice to break-free from work eventually wouldn’t it? Her: Yes, and that’s what…

7 ways men and women see retirement differently

Posted on July 28, 2014 by Mark | 20 Comments

We already know most men are from Mars and women are from Venus. John Gray’s book told us that and in doing so offered up many suggestions to improve relationships between men and women through various communication styles and responding…

Investing truths to take to the bank

Posted on July 27, 2014 by Mark | 35 Comments

A short time ago, I shared some things a new investor might want to know or be mindful of as they start their financial freedom journey. On that note, I believe some investing advice never goes go out of style,…

Weekend Reading – Forever money, indexing and more

Posted on July 24, 2014 by Mark | 12 Comments

Welcome to your Weekend Reading list. Rob Carrick mentioned this article in The Globe & Mail recently, there’s now a cool DIY mortgage lending service available for Canadians and I answered a few reader questions here. I’m looking forward to…

Reader Questions – Saving and Investing Stuff

Posted on July 22, 2014 by Mark | 17 Comments

I receive a number of emails every week about my approach to saving and investing. I’ll be the first person to acknowledge my investment strategies are not perfect but I feel, over time, the plan is good and it’s working…

DIY intelliMortgage service will save you Time and Money

Posted on July 20, 2014 by Mark | 13 Comments

Do-It-Yourself (DIY) investing has been a passion of mine for some time now. It’s one of the reasons I started this site, to share what I know, what I’ve learned, to help others while having some fun in the process. …

June 2014 Dividend Income Update

Posted on July 16, 2014 by Mark | 15 Comments

You might already be aware business capital can be managed in many ways. Management can decide to reinvest earnings and grow the business. Management can decide to buy back shares so each remaining share can earn a higher proportion of…

Why Staycations Are Worth It

Posted on July 15, 2014 by Mark | 15 Comments

Recently my wife and I decided to take a couple weeks off work and enjoy a staycation. You know, spending some extended time close to home? In hindsight this was a perfect way for us to spend part of our…

Retirement Numbers and Rules

Posted on July 13, 2014 by Mark | 43 Comments

Retirement Numbers and Rules Professionals from all walks of life and sectors have a knack for making the simple, extremely complex. Same goes for the financial industry. I believe there are some general retirement numbers and rules you can trust. …