Reader Questions - My Own Advisor

Should I transfer stocks into my TFSA?

Posted on November 27, 2017 by Mark | 4 Comments

Should I transfer stocks into my TFSA? Thanks to a reader question, I’m going to tackle this today and offer some perspectives: “Hi Mark, I don’t know if you have covered this anywhere in your blog but I’ve got a…

Reader Question – Help for retirement on a low income

Posted on November 15, 2016 by Mark | 21 Comments

All things considered, the more money you make, the more money you can likely save for retirement. Some people can save but don’t. Some people want to save but can’t for a variety of reasons. If you’re earning a low…

Reader Questions – How do you rebalance your portfolio?

Posted on March 24, 2015 by Mark | 28 Comments

I receive a number of emails every month about my approach to saving and investing. I’ll be the first person to acknowledge my investment strategies are not perfect but I feel, over time, the plan is good and the plan…

Reader Questions – Monthly Dividend Income Updates

Posted on February 10, 2015 by Mark | 17 Comments

For the last few years on my site I’ve posted monthly dividend income updates like these. From these articles I receive a number of emails and questions from readers regarding my DIY approach to saving and investing. Today’s post will tackle a…

Reader Question – Just Starting Out – Help Needed

Posted on February 8, 2015 by Mark | 18 Comments

In the My Own Advisor inbox recently I got some emails from readers about just starting their investing journey. Thanks for your emails folks, keep them coming. Today’s post will offer some perspectives on a few of those questions sent my…

Reader Questions – Saving and Investing Stuff

Posted on July 22, 2014 by Mark | 17 Comments

I receive a number of emails every week about my approach to saving and investing. I’ll be the first person to acknowledge my investment strategies are not perfect but I feel, over time, the plan is good and it’s working…

Help! I’m just starting to invest

Posted on April 27, 2014 by Mark | 22 Comments

Should you save? Should you invest? If you invest, what should you invest in? Do you need a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)? Do you need a Tax Free Savings Account? Do you need an emergency fund? What about your…

Our TFSA and RRSP Considerations for 2014

Posted on March 16, 2014 by Mark | 17 Comments

Over the last few weeks, I’ve received a number of emails from readers asking questions about Tax Free Savings Accounts (TFSAs) and Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSPs). Here was another recent question, paraphrasing and quoting where I can: “Love your…