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3 top REITs on my radar this year

Posted on May 28, 2019 by Mark | 38 Comments

3 top REITs on my radar this year If you aren’t planning to sell your stocks, any of your stocks, any time soon – you and I shouldn’t fear market calamity. If anything, it should be time to celebrate. Why? Stocks…

Stock Investing for Canadians – Review and Giveaway

Posted on May 27, 2019 by Mark | 30 Comments

Stock Investing for Canadians – Review and Giveaway “The basics of stock investing are so elementary that few people recognize them. When you lose track of the basics or first principles, you lose track of why you invested to begin…

Weekend Reading – Stocks, dividend ETFs, reader question about ETFs, bad things from good decisions, and more #moneystuff

Posted on May 24, 2019 by Mark | 11 Comments

Weekend Reading – Stocks, dividend ETFs, reader question about ETFs, bad things from good decisions, 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…

How to use real estate, ETFs and dividend stocks to retire in style

Posted on May 23, 2019 by Mark | 3 Comments

How to use real estate, ETFs and dividend stocks to retire in style For a few years now, I’ve been inspired and motivated by early retirement. Or, for any members of the “retirement police” out there, let’s just say I’m…

Financial Freedom Target Age 50 – May 2019 Update

Posted on May 20, 2019 by Mark | 36 Comments

Financial Freedom Target Age 50 – May 2019 Update Up until a few years ago, I never bothered to post any specific age-related date where I think my wife and I could semi-retire. Well, here that updated post: financial freedom age…

Weekend Reading – Beating the TSX, Desert Island ETFs, FIRE ingredients and more #moneystuff

Posted on May 17, 2019 by Mark | 11 Comments

Weekend Reading – Beating the TSX, Desert Island ETFs, FIRE ingredients 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…

How to draw down a portfolio using Variable Percentage Withdrawal (VPW)

Posted on May 13, 2019 by Mark | 59 Comments

How to draw down a portfolio using Variable Percentage Withdrawal (VPW) This post turns the 4% rule on its head – how and why you should consider drawing down your portfolio using Variable Percentage Withdrawal (VPW). Asset accumulation is easy.…

Weekend Reading – Maxed out TFSA, RRSP; mental accounting, dividend raises and more #moneystuff

Posted on May 11, 2019 by Mark | 3 Comments

Weekend Reading – Maxed out TFSA, RRSP; mental accounting, dividend raises 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…

What are the best ETFs for my RRSP?

Posted on May 9, 2019 by Mark | 31 Comments

What are the best ETFs for my RRSP? Let’s face it…the popularity of Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) has come a long way in Canada in recent years – which is great news for investors. This could make the decision on what…

April 2019 Dividend Income Update

Posted on May 6, 2019 by Mark | 11 Comments

April 2019 Dividend Income Update Welcome to my latest dividend income update – where I share our monthly passive income progress report from investing inside our non-registered account and Tax Free Savings Accounts (TFSAs). This month, I’ll answer a few…