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Cut the crap – smarter saving and investing is here

Posted on January 27, 2019 by Mark | 44 Comments

Cut the crap – smarter saving and investing is here Yes, bold blogpost title. Just maybe though – you don’t need any more money advice?? I mean, that could be true. I’ve read dozens of personal finance books over the…

Weekend Reading – Living off $1 M, pro athletes living in vans, RRSP contributions and more #moneystuff

Posted on January 25, 2019 by Mark | 18 Comments

Weekend Reading – Living off $1 M, pro athletes living in vans, RRSP contributions 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…

Great low-cost ETFs for the U.S. stock market

Posted on January 23, 2019 by Mark | 51 Comments

Great low-cost ETFs for the U.S. stock market Canada is a great country – arguably I think we have it the best in the world here! Unfortunately for Canadian investors though, our Canadian stock market is poorly diversified. It’s dominated…

Why you should consider pensionizing your nest egg

Posted on January 21, 2019 by Mark | 54 Comments

Why you should consider pensionizing your nest egg “…the majority of working Canadians – about 68 percent of the workforce – are currently pensionless.” – Pensionize Your Nest Egg. Regardless of what you think about any looming retirement crisis in…

Weekend Reading – The loss of John Bogle – an investing legend, bank stocks to buy now, spending $50K in retirement and more #moneystuff

Posted on January 18, 2019 by Mark | 10 Comments

Weekend Reading – The loss of John Bogle – an investing legend, bank stocks to buy now, spending $50K in retirement and more #moneystuff Welcome to my latest Weekend Reading edition where I share some of my favourite articles from…

2019 Financial Goals

Posted on January 15, 2019 by Mark | 54 Comments

2019 Financial Goals I figure if you never have an end in mind you’ll never get to where you want to be. No doubt I’m a bit late to the goal-setting party by most 2019 blogging standards but you know…

Mind your investing behaviour gaps for investing success

Posted on January 14, 2019 by Mark | 19 Comments

Mind your investing behaviour gaps for investing success Understand your risk. Have a plan. Develop a routine to achieve your plan. Boring works. When it comes to investing enemies, boring works because there are few bigger enemies when it comes…

Weekend Reading – How not to be stupid, how real estate will correct, the 4% rule could fail and more #moneystuff

Posted on January 12, 2019 by Mark | 4 Comments

Weekend Reading – How not to be stupid, how real estate will correct, the 4% rule could fail and more #moneystuff Welcome to my latest Weekend Reading edition where I share some of my favourite articles from the week that…

Little known facts about Old Age Security you need to know

Posted on January 9, 2019 by Mark | 102 Comments

Little known facts about Old Age Security you need to know How much will Old Age Security pay me? When should I take Old Age Security benefits? How does Old Age Security income factor into my other income plans/needs for…

2018 Financial Goals – Final Update

Posted on January 8, 2019 by Mark | 19 Comments

2018 Financial Goals – Final Update Passionate fans of this site will know I’m not an early retirement zealot. We don’t scrimp and save every dime to live in a small apartment and call ourselves “retired!”….but….we are somewhat focused on…