September 2022 Dividend Income Update

September 2022 Dividend Income Update Hey Readers, Welcome to my September 2022 dividend income update. These are some of my favourite updates I make during the year! You can check out my previous income post here, where I highlighted a…
The six phases of financial independence

The six phases of financial independence I’ve recently updated this post this summer to include more links to related content on my site and a link to my recent dividend income update. I hope you enjoy it.  The term “financial…
Forget FIRE and Focus on Lifestyle

Forget FIRE and Focus on Lifestyle So many people in the FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) community seem to have a one-track mind when it comes to FIRE. I’m not one of them. I would argue forget FIRE and focus…
December 2021 Dividend Income Update

December 2021 Dividend Income Update Wow, what a year.  Welcome to my December 2021 dividend income update. What an investing year. Amazing, really, since I didn’t see my portfolio gaining about 30% overall in 2021. But it happened. Our taxable…
10 ways to master your money

10 ways to master your money Regardless if we’re talking personal finances, I believe true success usually comes from taking meaningful action and simply trying again and again. Lessons don’t always stick unless you make a few missteps along the…
The emotional side of early retirement

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…
Financial Independence Update – April 2021

Financial Independence Update – April 2021 Realizing financial independence takes time. Welcome to our financial independence update – April 2021 edition. Yes, there are posts out there related to some shockingly simple math behind early retirement but let’s face it…