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Can I retire at age 55 with higher inflation?

Posted on March 21, 2022 by Mark | 18 Comments

Can I retire at age 55 with higher inflation? You want to retire at age 55 but inflation is running hotter and higher over time. You had a retirement plan, but that plan might now be derailed due to higher…

How much real estate should you have in your portfolio?

Posted on October 25, 2021 by Mark | 31 Comments

Given Canadian housing prices of late, one might think most investors have enough real estate assets as part of their overall portfolio. However, let’s not forget some investors still do rent – and there is absolutely nothing wrong with that.…

Weekend Reading – Inflation coming, how much Canadian, self-employed tax tips and more!

Posted on March 12, 2021 by Mark | 31 Comments

Weekend Reading – Inflation coming, how much Canadian, self-employed tax tips and more! Hey Readers, Welcome back to another Weekend Reading edition…highlighting some of my favourite articles from the week that was across the personal finance and investing blogosphere. Just…

Weekend Reading – Bernie memes, practice failure, cash reserves and more #moneystuff

Posted on January 23, 2021 by Mark | 19 Comments

Weekend Reading – Bernie memes, practice failure, cash reserves and more #moneystuff Hey friends! Welcome to my latest Weekend Reading edition, highlighting some of my favourite articles from the week that was across the personal finance and investing blogosphere. Last…

Weekend Reading – Mortgage help, rock solid REITs, BMO promo codes, hybrid investing and more!

Posted on December 12, 2020 by Mark | 34 Comments

Weekend Reading – Mortgage help, rock solid REITs, BMO promo codes, hybrid investing and more! Hey Everyone, Welcome to my latest Weekend Reading edition where I share some of my favourite articles from the week that was across the personal…

Weekend Reading – Top REITs, the secrets to retirement, top dividend ETFs, side gigs and more #moneystuff

Posted on December 7, 2019 by Mark | 17 Comments

Weekend Reading – Top REITs, the secrets to retirement, top dividend ETFs, side gigs and more #moneystuff Welcome to my latest Weekend Reading edition where I share some of my favourite articles from the week that was across the personal…

3 top REITs on my radar this year

Posted on May 28, 2019 by Mark | 38 Comments

3 top REITs on my radar this year If you aren’t planning to sell your stocks, any of your stocks, any time soon – you and I shouldn’t fear market calamity. If anything, it should be time to celebrate. Why? Stocks…

Looking for income but don’t want to be a landlord? Try REITs 101

Posted on January 21, 2014 by Mark | 20 Comments

Looking for income but don’t want to be a landlord? Try REITs 101 Up until a few years ago I didn’t know very much about Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) but after my experience of being a landlord for a…

Top Canadian REITs

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Mark | 38 Comments

Top Canadian REITs I’ve been a fan of Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) ever since my wife and I sold our condo a few years ago. Instead of receiving direct rental income and dealing with tenant and rental unit issues…