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Why the 4% rule is actually (still) a decent rule of thumb

Posted on May 29, 2023 by Mark | 47 Comments

Why the 4% rule is actually (still) a decent rule of thumb I’m not a huge listener to podcasts but I do enjoy them from time to time… A few years back, I listened to a BiggerPockets Podcast with financial…

Weekend Reading – Rethinking the 4% rule edition

Posted on April 23, 2022 by Mark | 7 Comments

Weekend Reading – Rethinking the 4% rule edition Welcome to a new Weekend Reading post: my rethinking the 4% rule edition. It’s nice to be back publishing these posts (I was off last weekend on vacation). Before this Weekend Reading…

The emotional side of early retirement

Posted on July 8, 2021 by Mark | 50 Comments

The emotional side of early retirement Some say there is a ‘darkside’ to early retirement. Best think twice before retirement. Be careful what you wish for – they say! On and on and on… But maybe some of these warnings…

Weekend Reading – Financial stress index edition

Posted on June 26, 2021 by Mark | 22 Comments

Weekend Reading – Financial stress index edition Hi All! Welcome to my latest Weekend Reading edition, where I list some of my favourite finds from the personal finance and investing blogosphere. In case you missed the last edition, the Worried…

Weekend Reading – Best early retirement blogs in Canada edition

Posted on June 12, 2021 by Mark | 32 Comments

Weekend Reading – Best early retirement blogs in Canada edition Hello again readers! Welcome to my latest Weekend Reading – the best early retirement blogs in Canada edition. In case you missed my last roundup related to retirement and semi-retirement,…

Weekend Reading – Undervalued stocks, right mindset, Air Miles alternatives and more!

Posted on April 16, 2021 by Mark | 36 Comments

Weekend Reading – Undervalued stocks, right mindset, Air Miles alternatives and more! Welcome to the weekend! Welcome to my latest Weekend Reading edition that shares some of my favourite articles from the week that was across the personal finance and…

Financial Independence, Retire to Entrepreneurship

Posted on April 7, 2021 by Mark | 23 Comments

Financial Independence, Retire to Entrepreneurship Financial Independence, Retire to Entrepreneurship: is that the new and improved FIRE? Regular readers of this blog know I’m huge fan of Financial Independence or FI. I’m not the biggest fan of the RE part or…

Weekend Reading – Building wealth and getting semi-retirement ready, financial facelifts gone wild, and more #moneystuff

Posted on December 5, 2020 by Mark | 32 Comments

Weekend Reading – Building wealth and getting semi-retirement ready, financial facelifts gone wild, and more #moneystuff Hey Readers! Welcome to my latest Weekend Reading edition where I share some of my favourite articles from the week that was across the…

Weekend Reading – Paying minimal tax thanks to dividends, early retirement police, boring money advice and more!

Posted on October 17, 2020 by Mark | 18 Comments

Weekend Reading – Paying minimal tax thanks to dividends, early retirement police, boring money advice and more! Hey Folks! Welcome to my latest Weekend Reading edition where I share some of my favourite articles from the week that was across…

Weekend Reading – Wide moat stocks, income portfolios, passive income updates, Victory Lap retirement and more #moneystuff

Posted on October 10, 2020 by Mark | 4 Comments

Weekend Reading – Wide moat stocks, income portfolios, passive income updates, Victory Lap retirement and more #moneystuff Hey Folks! Welcome to my latest Weekend Reading edition where I share some of my favourite articles from the week that was across…