Grab your coffee, or your beer, if you’re reading this later in the day and sit back for a robust session of Weekend Reads. It was a fruitful week in the land of investment and personal finance blogs and articles. The Fall brings more than some wonderful colours. Batting leadoff (hey, it is also World […]
What does it take to retire early?
When can I retire? This might be one of the most important questions or considerations in the land of managing your monies. Most of us want to retire one day, and when is certainly a very personal consideration. Some may want to retire early, some of us (hi Mr. Buffett) may not want to retire […]
Weekend Reads. Using factor based ETFs as a core holding.
I recently looked at BMO’s Low Volatility ETF, ticker ZLB. The investment approach or methodology is also available as an F-series mutual fund. The post created great interest. What’s not to like with a brief history of better returns with less risk? But does the fund make for a suitable core Canadian equity investment? Original […]
Find your own version of financial freedom.
I am currently enjoying the best part of financial freedom or financial independence. I am travelling with my daughter; we’re in England taking in all of the history and ancient buildings and castles and wonderful architecture. We’re also spending some priceless time with family. I am a half-Brit. We just returned from a day at […]
Will the CRA eventually tax your Tax Free Savings Account?
As it stands today the Tax Free Savings Account or TFSA is true to its name. It is tax free on all counts. The interest or income or capital gains created in the account are not taxed. When you take money out of your TFSA you pay no tax. Net, net, your money grows tax […]
Living off of the dividends to create retirement income.
Living off of the dividends in retirement is a popular concept and a very popular approach for many retirees. There is a comfort level that comes with not having to sell shares to produce income. But is it a wise strategy? Or does this leave money on the table? As many of my readers will […]