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Then and Now – Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ)

Posted on August 15, 2023 by Mark | 14 Comments

Then and Now – Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ) Welcome to another Then and Now article, a continuation of my series where I revisit some older blogposts and either rip them to shreds (because my thinking has totally changed on such subjects)…

Weekend Reading – The New Tax-Free First Home Savings Account (FHSA)

Posted on March 4, 2023 by Mark | 13 Comments

Weekend Reading – The New Tax-Free First Home Savings Account (FHSA) Hi Everyone, Welcome to a new and important edition, especially those saving for a home, highlighting the new Tax-Free First Home Savings Account (FHSA). More on that theme in…

5 stocks I bought in 2022

Posted on November 14, 2022 by Mark | 17 Comments

5 stocks I bought in 2022 With the end of 2022 highlighting almost my 15-year tenure as a DIY investor, My Own Advisor no less (!), we inch closer to our semi-retirement dreams. On that journey, earlier this year, I…

Weekend Reading – More dividend increases edition

Posted on November 5, 2022 by Mark | 20 Comments

Weekend Reading – More dividend increases edition Hey Everyone! Welcome to a new Weekend Reading edition: my more dividend increases edition. First up, a few recent articles in case you missed them! All signs are pointing to a recession. So,…

Top Canadian stocks to buy and hold – forever

Posted on September 20, 2022 by Mark | 50 Comments

Top Canadian stocks to buy and hold – forever Warren Buffett once said, “Our favorite holding period is forever.” Well, another famous person also once sang, forever is a mighty long time… Inspired by various articles over the years, and…

5 stocks I’m still buying in 2022

Posted on May 16, 2022 by Mark | 27 Comments

5 stocks I’m still buying in 2022 “We do it because cash is the oxygen of independence, and – more importantly – we never want to be forced to sell the stocks we own.” – Morgan Housel, The Psychology of…

5 stocks for post-pandemic results

Posted on March 29, 2021 by Mark | 21 Comments

5 stocks for post-pandemic results I like ETFs. I also like stocks. More specifically, I like buying stocks when they might be out of favour – such as when a pandemic hits and causes market havoc. I’ve owned a number of…