Archive for June 2008
June 2008 Net Worth Update (+2.09%)
Welcome to the traditional monthly net worth update – The June 2008 edition. I keep writing these updates to give myself a little heads up on how the finances are doing and it seems that most readers find them enjoyable also. Lets start off with our income and expenses. Even with our reduced income due…
Read MoreSmith Maneouvre Portfolio – June 2008
Time again for the monthly Smith Manoeuvre Portfolio update, June 2008 edition. For those of you just joining us, The Smith Manoeuvre is a Canadian wealth strategy that utilizes a home equity loan to invest in income producing assets. The result is a tax deductible loan and portfolio that increases as you pay down your…
Read MoreHybrid vs. Gasoline Vehicle Comparison – Are Hybrid Vehicles Worth it?
Are hybrid vehicles worth it? With record high gas prices due to the price of oil, I’m sure that most car owners out there have major concerns over their gas usage. Over the past 10 years, the cost of gasoline has grown 250%! This got me thinking, with the newer “gas friendly” hybrid cars/SUV’s out…
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