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Top Canadian Energy ETFs and Stocks

Posted on November 7, 2023 by Mark | 4 Comments

Top Canadian Energy ETFs and Stocks Hey Folks! As the title suggests, there are some top Canadian energy ETFs and stocks to consider owning, especially as some higher oil and gas prices stick around… This post is a follow-up to…

My Top-5 Stocks

Posted on September 25, 2023 by Mark | 60 Comments

My Top-5 Stocks Over the years of running this site, I have received numerous requests to share everything in my portfolio. For today’s post, I will reveal a bit more to help other DIY investors out since they are curious:…

Weekend Reading – Does diversification really matter?

Posted on September 2, 2023 by Mark | 35 Comments

Weekend Reading – Does diversification really matter? Hey Everyone, Welcome to a new, fresh Weekend Reading edition, questionning the merits of diversification in practice. Does diversification really matter? Some thoughts on that in a bit. First up, a few reminders…

Weekend Reading – Building a moaty stock portfolio

Posted on July 28, 2023 by Mark | 8 Comments

Weekend Reading – Building a moaty stock portfolio Hey Everyone! Welcome to a new Weekend Reading edition: my musings about building a moaty stock portfolio. Before that theme, some recent reads and reminders: A few weeks ago, I wondered if…

How your part-time job can support your retirement

Posted on July 25, 2023 by Mark | 8 Comments

How your part-time job can support your retirement You probably know from my site, including the last few years, I love sharing case studies. Part of the reason I enjoy doing so is because of positive reader feedback. Another reason:…

Weekend Reading – The tyranny of compounding costs

Posted on May 19, 2023 by Mark | 6 Comments

Weekend Reading – The tyranny of compounding costs Hey Folks, Welcome to new fresh Weekend Reading, all about the tyranny of compounding costs. A few thoughts on that in a bit… Some reminders and highlights of late: I shared some…

Benchmarking my portfolio – June 2022 update

Posted on June 13, 2022 by Mark | 8 Comments

Benchmarking my portfolio – June 2022 update A benchmark is a standard or measure that can be used to analyze the allocation, risk, and return of a given portfolio. A variety of benchmarks can be used to understand how a portfolio…

February 2022 Dividend Income Update

Posted on March 9, 2022 by Mark | 31 Comments

February 2022 Dividend Income Update I must say, I love these updates! Welcome to my February 2022 Dividend Income Update. But I’m biased. I mean, I’ve been on a path of trying to generate ever growing income for the better…

Top Dividend ETFs – Get Cash for Life

Posted on October 18, 2021 by Mark | 54 Comments

Top Dividend ETFs – Get Cash for Life Cash for life from dividend ETFs? Is that possible? Very possible friends! Read on to learn how and why. Why Dividends? In a couple of words: cash flow. I would argue nothing…

ETFs and dividend stocks built to last for your portfolio

Posted on August 30, 2021 by Mark | 51 Comments

ETFs and dividend stocks built to last for your portfolio Almost as good as cookies and cream, I believe ETFs and dividend stocks can exist in harmony in your investment portfolio. What are some of the best ETFs to build…