Archive for May 2011
Net Worth Update May 2011 (+1.18%) – Money is Moving Edition!
Welcome to the Million Dollar Journey May 2011 Net Worth Update – Money is Moving Edition. For those of you new to Million Dollar Journey, a monthly net worth update is typically posted near the end of the month (or beginning of the next) to track the progress of my journey to one million in…
Read MoreStock Chart Reversal Patterns – Wedge and Triple Tops
The previous post had discussed about some types of reversal stock patterns. This concluding post of the series will look at a few more types of reversal patterns. Please note that the screen shots may not perfectly reflect the definition of that pattern, which a trader performing technical analysis would look for and accept and…
Read MoreStock Chart Reversal Patterns – Head and Shoulders
The previous post had discussed about a few stock chart continuation patterns. This week we’ll look at another type of stock chart pattern – the reversal pattern. Please note that the screen shots may not perfectly reflect the definition of that pattern, which a trader performing technical analysis would look for and accept and only…
Read MoreReader Question: Comparing MERs, Yield and Returns
A reader emailed me with a question about comparing ETFs, more specifically their MERS, yields, and if there is a correlating return. Here is the question in detail: I have a question regarding ETFs that follow indexes, like the XCV and XIC in Canada that follow the TSX in one way or another. There seems…
Read MoreStock Chart Continuation Patterns – Triangles and Channels
The previous post had looked at some continuation stock chart patterns. This week we’ll touch upon more patterns that can be identified in stock charts. Please note that the screen shots may not perfectly reflect the definition of that pattern, which a trader performing technical analysis would look for and accept and only meant to…
Read MoreFinancial Strategies for the New Stay at Home Parent
With most households these days generating income from both spouses, it can be a challenge to switch to the single income when the need arises. Such as having multiple children or losing employment. The biggest reason for the challenge of dropping to one income is that dual incomes typically result in a lifestyle that matches the…
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