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Weekend Reading – Tax free income, passive investing, investing is simple, and more #moneystuff

Posted on November 30, 2018 by Mark | 4 Comments

Weekend Reading – Tax free income, passive investing, investing is simple, and more #moneystuff Welcome to my latest Weekend Reading edition where I share some of my favourite articles from (the now milder, Ottawa tundra) the week that was…across the…

Get U.S. income from British ADRs tax free

Posted on November 26, 2018 by Mark | 24 Comments

Get U.S. income from British ADRs tax free The best things in life are said to be free. The second-best things in life when it comes to investing are tax free. In a recent post on my site, I told…

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

Posted on November 25, 2018 by Mark | 34 Comments

Here’s why the new $6,000 TFSA limit for 2019 is totally worth it Thanks CRA, inflation can be a good thing. Recently, our Canada Revenue Agency announced the 2019 inflation factor to be running just north of 2%, which is…

Weekend Reading – #BlackFriday deals, millennial struggles, bulldozing 24 Sussex, financial values and more #moneystuff

Posted on November 22, 2018 by Mark | 11 Comments

Weekend Reading – #BlackFriday deals, millennial struggles, bulldozing 24 Sussex, financial values and more #moneystuff Welcome to my latest Weekend Reading edition where I share some of my favourite articles from the cold, cold Ottawa tundra…the week that was…across the…

Why it’s never too soon to run some retirement numbers

Posted on November 20, 2018 by Mark | 52 Comments

Why it’s never too soon to run some retirement numbers Inspired by various articles on this subject in recent months, I believe it’s never too soon to run your retirement numbers. This post will tell you why. Dream early, dream…

Then and Now – CIBC

Posted on November 19, 2018 by Mark | 28 Comments

Then and Now – CIBC 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 position on…

Weekend Reading – Podcasts, become a better investor, how many ETFs, and more #moneystuff

Posted on November 16, 2018 by Mark | 2 Comments

Weekend Reading – Podcasts, become a better investor, how many ETFs, and more #moneystuff Welcome to my latest Weekend Reading edition where I share some of my favourite articles from the personal finance and investing blogosphere. I went a bit…

Get U.S. dollars from Canadian dividend paying stocks

Posted on November 12, 2018 by Mark | 83 Comments

Get U.S. dollars from Canadian dividend paying stocks You can get U.S. dollar income from owning Canadian stocks. It’s true – no currency exchanges to worry about. No commissions paid to your broker. U.S. cash, into your account, via Canadian…

Weekend Reading – More dividend hikes, average debt, lower robo fees and more #moneystuff

Posted on November 10, 2018 by Mark | 36 Comments

Weekend Reading – More dividend hikes, average debt, lower robo fees and more #moneystuff Welcome to my latest Weekend Reading edition where I share some of my favourite articles from the personal finance and investing blogosphere. I went a bit…

Changing your ETF strategy as you get older

Posted on November 8, 2018 by Mark | 11 Comments

Changing your ETF strategy as you get older You save, you invest. You keep your investment costs low when you invest. You diversify your investments across various stocks, bonds and some cash. You stick with that plan, for years on…