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Category: $1 million goal

They have $1.2 million and no pensions, can they retire?

They have $1.2 million and no pensions, can they retire?

Posted on November 18, 2019 by Mark | 73 Comments
They have $1.2 million and no pensions, can they retire? They say a million bucks or so ain’t what it used to be…but I still think that’s a pile of money. This couple has $1.2 million invested and no pensions,…
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Why my goal to live off dividends remains alive and well

Why my goal to live off dividends remains alive and well

Posted on December 16, 2018 by Mark | 85 Comments
Why my goal to live off dividends remains alive and well Some time ago…yours truly wrote a controversial post about the intent to live off dividends and distributions from our portfolio. Some time has passed on that post by my thinking…
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Why it’s never too soon to run some retirement numbers

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…
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How to build a million dollar portfolio (or close to it)

How to build a million dollar portfolio (or close to it)

Posted on April 8, 2018 by Mark | 45 Comments
How to build a million dollar portfolio (or close to it) They say a million dollars isn’t what it used to be.  Fine. In my book though it’s still a huge pile of money.  Beyond inflationary pressures, workplace pensions disappearing over…
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Do you still want to be a millionaire?

Do you still want to be a millionaire?

Posted on July 12, 2017 by Mark | 50 Comments
Do you still want to be a millionaire? I read an article about Canada’s wealth recently and it got me thinking – is a million bucks really that much money anymore?  Do you still want to be a millionaire? According…
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Ditching home ownership and becoming a millionaire instead

Ditching home ownership and becoming a millionaire instead

Posted on April 26, 2017 by Mark | 40 Comments
Ditching home ownership and becoming a millionaire instead You might already know from the recent posts on my site, I’m more interested in FIRE – which stands for Financial Independence Retire Early in the personal financial community. Here is a…
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Our lofty goal to build a $1 million portfolio

Our lofty goal to build a $1 million portfolio

Posted on January 17, 2017 by Mark | 38 Comments
I don’t really care how often you read or hear that “a million ain’t what it used to be”.  While true, one million dollars is still a huge chunk of change. …And we’re working our way towards that amount.  Slowly.…
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So how would you manage a $1 million portfolio?

So how would you manage a $1 million portfolio?

Posted on August 7, 2016 by Mark | 50 Comments
So how would you manage a $1 million portfolio? I got this question in my inbox lately. How would you manage one million dollars? Interesting question. The questions and assumptions from the reader went on to say this:  let’s assume…
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Do you really need $1 million to retire well?  Of course you do.

Do you really need $1 million to retire well? Of course you do.

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Mark | 96 Comments
Do you really need $1 million to retire well? Of course you do. I read an article in The Globe and Mail that reminded me most experts say you need approximately 75% (or more) of your current salary to maintain…
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