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Weekend Reading – Super savings habits, saving big bucks, free books, cash flow and more #moneystuff

Posted on March 30, 2018 by Mark | 2 Comments

Weekend Reading – Super savings habits, saving big bucks, free books, cash flow 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…

Super saving tips from super savers

Posted on March 28, 2018 by Mark | 12 Comments

Super saving tips from super savers I recently checked out this advice from some super savers, including some tips from my friend Justin Bouchard from this well-known personal finance site. After reviewing the article I thought – how well do…

BMO SmartFolio Review and Offers

Posted on March 26, 2018 by Mark | 22 Comments

BMO SmartFolio Review and Offers Want to take more control over your investing dollars? Want to take this control but still get professional, expert money management at a low-cost? Of course you do. BMO SmartFolio can help you achieve both…

Weekend Reading – Blowing $61 million, don’t panic, power of compounding and more #moneystuff

Posted on March 23, 2018 by Mark | 31 Comments

Weekend Reading – Blowing $61 million, don’t panic, power of compounding 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 and…

Housing dilemma – Part 3: decision made

Posted on March 18, 2018 by Mark | 48 Comments

Housing dilemma – Part 3: decision made Should we stay or should we go? If we go, will we get good value for our current home? Is our timing right to move? What will the market be like when we…

Weekend Reading – High debt, no single way to manage debt, food prices on the rise, and more #moneystuff

Posted on March 16, 2018 by Mark | 32 Comments

Weekend Reading – High debt, no single way to manage debt, food prices on the rise, and more #moneystuff Welcome to my latest Weekend Reading edition – where I share some of my favourite articles from the week that was…

February 2018 Dividend Income Update

Posted on March 12, 2018 by Mark | 142 Comments

February 2018 Dividend Income Update Welcome to my latest dividend income update for 2018. 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…

Weekend Reading – Airbnb bigger than Walmart, keep calm-stay invested, and more #moneystuff

Posted on March 9, 2018 by Mark | 18 Comments

Weekend Reading – Airbnb bigger than Walmart, keep calm-stay invested, 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 and investing…

Some of my favourite Canadian dividend paying stocks

Posted on March 6, 2018 by Mark | 135 Comments

Some of my favourite Canadian dividend paying stocks There are quite a few dividend payers in Canada but I believe you shouldn’t strive to own them all. Why on earth would I say that? While dividend payments are great dividend…

Reader Questions – How I built my dividend portfolio

Posted on March 4, 2018 by Mark | 19 Comments

Reader Questions – How I built my dividend portfolio Thanks good readers, I appreciate hearing from you and receiving your saving and investing questions. This week’s reader question is all about how I built my dividend portfolio. Read on and…