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January 2022
- 09: Book Review – Balance: How to Invest and Spend for Happiness, Health, and Wealth (0)
- 08: Best Canadian Dividend Stocks (60)
- 07: StudioTax Review 2022 (19)
- 06: Best Student Bank Account in Canada (2022 Promos Included) (0)
- 06: How To Track Your Net Worth (72)
- 06: When to Buy Dividend Stocks (23)
- 06: Investing in Canadian REITs (0)
- 06: Wealthsimple Crypto Review (0)
- 05: Top Premium Cash Back Credit Cards in Canada (38)
- 03: Volatility Index – Trade The VIX And VXX (0)
- 03: How Do I Maximize RESP Withdrawals? (12)
- 02: The Best Short Term Investments in Canada 2022 (0)
- 02: Qtrade Review 2022 – Canada’s Best Broker (0)
December 2021
- 28: Best Stock Trading Apps in Canada for 2022 (0)
- 25: Best Penny Stocks Canada 2022 (0)
- 22: How Much TFSA Contribution Room Do I Have In 2022? TFSA Rules and Limits (46)
- 21: Should I buy Whole Life Insurance for my Children? (41)
- 21: Best Bank Account for Seniors in Canada (0)
- 21: The Best No-Fee Cashback Credit Cards in Canada (503)
- 19: Withdrawing From RRSP and TFSA For Retired Canadians in 2022 (13)
- 16: Free Stock Trading in Canada (0)
- 16: Best Canadian Online Brokers 2022 (519)
- 14: Investing in Canadian Bank Stocks 2022 (3)
- 12: Best All-in-One ETFs in Canada 2022 (49)
- 09: Questrade vs Wealthsimple (2022 Update) (8)
- 09: BMO Investorline Review (2022 Update + Exclusive Promo) (17)
- 08: CI Direct Trading (Virtual Brokers) Review 2022 (3)
- 08: Canadian Bank Accounts for Kids (30)
- 08: Questrade vs Qtrade in 2022 (3)
- 07: Questrade Review 2022 [$50 Promo Offer Code] (896)
- 05: How To Invest In IPO Stocks In Canada (0)
- 04: EQ Bank Review 2022 – Best Rates in Canada (14)
- 02: Webull Canada Review (0)
- 02: Simple Low Cost Diversified Index ETF Portfolios 2021 (97)
November 2021
- 30: The Best Joint Bank Accounts in Canada (0)
- 30: TD Direct Investing Review 2022 (0)
- 27: Financial Freedom Update Nov 2021 – Big Dividend Raises Edition (1)
- 27: National Bank Direct Brokerage Review (0)
- 26: Wealthsimple vs. BMO (0)
- 25: The Best Low Cost Ways to Convert CAD to USD (26)
- 24: Scotia iTrade Online Brokerage Review (3)
- 24: Qtrade Promo Code 2022 (0)
- 23: Best Canadian Robo Advisors 2022 (3)
- 23: CIBC Investor’s Edge Broker Review 2022 (9)
- 22: 5 Ways to Get Your Credit Score and Credit Report for FREE (34)
- 22: Qtrade vs Wealthsimple: Battle for Canadian Investment Accounts (0)
- 22: Ultimate Options Trading Guide in Canada 2022 (3)
- 20: Is Robinhood Available in Canada? (0)
- 19: Tangerine Bank Review 2022 (6)
- 18: You Need a Budget (YNAB) Canada Review (0)
- 18: Interactive Brokers (IBKR) Canada Review 2022 (6)
- 17: Best USD Bank Accounts in Canada (0)
- 17: Bond ETFs vs GICs vs High Interest Savings Accounts (4)
- 16: Wealthsimple vs. RBC (0)
- 15: Neo Financial Credit Card Review (1)
- 14: 45 Best ETFs in Canada For 2022 (0)
- 13: Wealthsimple vs. TD Direct 2022 (0)
- 11: Common Myths About Stock Market Risk (29)
- 11: Ways to Maximize the Canada Child Benefit (CCB) (15)
- 10: Top No Fee Rewards Credit Cards in Canada (72)
- 09: Wealthsimple vs. Tangerine (0)
- 09: Best Day Trading Platform In Canada 2022 (0)
- 09: The Best Online Banks in Canada 2022 (1)
- 09: Questrade vs Interactive Brokers (5)
- 06: Wealthsimple Trade Review (0)
- 05: How To Pay Off Your Mortgage In 3 Years (100)
- 05: The Biggest Risk of Early Retirement (FIRE) – Sequence of Returns! (20)
- 05: Dogs of the TSX Dividend Stock Picks (2022 Update) (5)
- 04: Wealthsimple vs. Justwealth (0)
- 02: Canadian Dividend Kings List 2022 (14)
- 02: How to Buy Stocks in Canada 2022 (0)
October 2021
- 31: Best Canadian Inflation Stocks for Hedging Investments (0)
- 31: Best Canadian Dollar (CAD) ETFs for U.S Equities (5)
- 28: ModernAdvisor Review 2022 (0)
- 25: Ultimate Smith Manoeuvre Guide Canada (536)
- 23: Investing in Commodities in Canada (0)
- 21: Nest Wealth Review 2022 (0)
- 21: BMO SmartFolio Review 2022 (27)
- 20: Wealthsimple Review (2022 Update) (5)
- 17: How to Become a Millionaire in Canada (0)
- 14: HSBC InvestDirect Review (October 2022 Update) (2)
- 14: Amex Cobalt Review (0)
- 11: CIBC Dividend Visa Review (0)
- 10: Canada’s Best Energy Dividend Stocks (0)
- 05: CIBC Aventura Gold Review (0)
- 05: Desjardins Online Brokerage Review (2022 Update) (1)
- 01: Questrade Launches a New Mobile App (0)
September 2021
- 30: Multiple Credit Card Strategy in Canada (0)
- 29: Best Prepaid Credit Cards in Canada (0)
- 26: Best Credit Cards in Canada 2022 (1)
- 19: Best Low Risk Investments in Canada Right Now (0)
- 14: The Best Balance Transfer Credit Cards in Canada (0)
- 11: Financial Freedom Update Sept 2021 – Market Highs Edition (2)
- 08: Scotiabank SCENE Visa Review (0)
- 05: Investing In Canadian Wide Moat Stocks For 2022 (2)
August 2021
- 29: Teaching, Saving, and Investing – 5 Takeaways On Our 1-Year Expat-aversary (1)
- 26: Brim Financial Mastercard Review (0)
- 15: 25 Ways to Save Money in Canada (137)
- 11: MBNA Rewards Platinum Plus Mastercard Review (0)
- 08: The Ultimate Guide to Investing in Canadian Value Stocks (0)
- 01: Why Mortgage Rates Are Higher On Investment Properties (0)
July 2021
- 27: CIBC Aeroplan Visa Review (1)
- 25: Enriched Academy Review (1)
- 20: BMO CashBack World Elite Mastercard Review 2022 (0)
- 17: Financial Freedom Update (Q3) 2021 – Sequence of Returns Risk Edition (3)
- 14: Best Student Credit Cards (0)
- 10: Buying a House in Canada – Why I Can’t Wait To NOT Be a Homeowner (61)
- 06: New Credit Card Offers Can Save You $1,500+ On Travel (0)
- 04: Instantly Minimize Charges and Bank Fees in Canada (1)
June 2021
- 29: The Best Secured Credit Cards in Canada (0)
- 27: Ultimate Guide to Peer-to-Peer Lending in Canada (2)
- 23: The Best Low Interest Credit Cards in Canada (0)
- 19: Canada’s Purpose Longevity Pension Fund: Is It a Guaranteed 6.15% Pension for Life? (2)
- 16: The Best Aeroplan Credit Cards in Canada (0)
- 12: Have I Given Up on the Smith Manoeuvre? (6)
- 12: Tangerine World Mastercard Review (0)
- 11: TD Aeroplan Visa Infinite Review (1)
- 07: Amex Gold Rewards Card Review 2022 (0)
- 05: Travelling to Tbilisi Georgia: Bougie on a Budget (8)
- 05: Tangerine’s No-Fee Cash-back MasterCard – The Cash Back King? (2022 Update) (39)
- 03: Dividend Stocks Rock Review 2022 (0)
- 01: Scotia Momentum Visa Infinite Card Review 2022 (27)
May 2021
- 29: Best Strategies to Hedge Against Stock Market Downfall (0)
- 26: Justwealth Review 2022 (0)
- 25: Investing In Collectibles as An Alternative Asset Class (0)
- 22: Bitcoin Canada Guide 2022: Should I Buy Bitcoin? (1)
- 15: Financial Freedom Update (Q2) 2021 – Portfolio All-Time High Edition (6)
- 09: Investing in Canadian Retail Stocks (0)
- 01: The Best Travel Credit Cards in Canada (0)
April 2021
- 28: RBC InvestEase Review (0)
- 25: The Best Canadian Dividend ETFs (35)
- 19: Willful Review 2022 (0)
- 14: Questrade vs Virtual Brokers: 2022 Broker Showdown (0)
- 10: Canadian Undervalued Stocks (1)
- 04: Best Youth Bank Accounts in Canada 2022 (1)
March 2021
- 28: Snag Your Free Canadian Expat eBook (0)
- 23: BMO Investorline vs Questrade 2022 Broker Showdown (0)
- 17: Tangerine vs EQ Bank Comparison and Promotion for 2022 (0)
- 14: Financial Freedom Update (Q1) 2021 – First Update of the Year (8)
February 2021
- 27: Insurance and Wills for Canadian Expats (0)
- 20: Spousal RRSP, What is it? How does it work? (1)
- 07: Indexed Family Education Fund (RESP) Portfolio Update – 2021 Edition (0)
January 2021
- 31: Investing In Canadian Telco Dividend Stocks (Bell, Rogers, Telus, Cogeco, Shaw) (0)
- 28: Should You Bet Your House on Blackberry? (3)
- 23: TFSA vs RRSP- Canada’s Registered Account Faceoff (7)
- 09: Top Blue Chip Stocks in Canada for 2022 (1)
December 2020
- 22: Best Canadian Chequing Bank Account for 2022 (3)
- 13: The Best ETFs for Canadian Expats Around the World (0)
- 13: Motive Financial Review (0)
- 10: Scotiabank Review: Elite Chequing, Banking, and Credit Card Package (0)
- 02: RBC Direct Investing Review 2022: Fees, ETFs, Account Options and More (5)
- 02: Eirene Cremations Review (0)
November 2020
- 29: Canadian Stock Market vs U.S. Stock Market (3)
- 22: BMO adviceDirect Review: Investing Advice for a Low Fee (0)
- 17: Canadian Railway Dividends: Putting Your Portfolio On the Right Track (0)
- 07: Moka App Review (Formerly Mylo) (1)
- 01: Financial Freedom Update (Q4) 2020 – Volatile Stock Market Edition ($61,850 in Dividend Income)! (2)
October 2020
- 25: Your Canadian Expat Investing Toolbox: DIY Discount Brokerages and Robo Advisors (2)
- 18: Quick Tip: Questrade Currency Settlement (3)
- 04: Early Retirement – Dividend Taxes in Canada (2)
September 2020
- 27: Real Estate Investing vs Index Investing for Canadian Expats (1)
- 15: PC Money Account Review – Loblaws Resurrects a New PC Financial No Fee Account (19)
- 13: CI Direct Investing Review 2022 (Formerly WealthBar) – The Robo Advisor for Canadian Expats (1)
- 06: The Pros and Cons of the New Aeroplan (2)
August 2020
- 30: Financial Freedom Update (Q3) 2020 – New Market High Edition ($61,050 in Dividend Income)! (4)
- 23: EI Benefits for the Self Employed (27)
- 09: My Canadian Expat Taxes, Budget, and Savings Rate In Qatar (16)
- 05: Transferring Money Back From Qatar and Using Currency Exchange as an Expat (1)
- 02: Calculating Your Adjusted Cost Base (ACB) (25)
July 2020
- 31: SimpleTax Review: File Your Canadian Tax Return for Free (0)
- 26: The Hot Potato Investing Strategy (8)
- 12: Teaching In Doha, Qatar – Expanding Our Horizons (28)
- 12: Best High Interest Savings Accounts 2022 (2)
- 05: Simplii Financial Review (4)
June 2020
- 21: Financial Freedom Update (Q2) 2020 – V-Shape Recovery Edition ($60,550 in Dividend Income)! (9)
- 14: Canadian Legal Wills Review: Canada’s Best Online Will Kit (3)
- 12: Where is the Loonie Heading? Will it Ever Reach Parity with the US Dollar Again? (22)
- 08: Questwealth Portfolios: A Robo Advisor by Questrade (0)
May 2020
- 31: How Flow Through Shares Work (32)
- 24: Investing Taxes: Dividends, Interest & Capital Gains (130)
- 17: Indexed Family Education Fund (RESP) Portfolio Update – 2020 Edition (11)
- 14: My Favorite Free Personal Finance Apps (20)
- 03: Is Hello Fresh Worth It? (9)
April 2020
- 24: An Intelligent Conversation About Health and Investing In a Covid 19 World (2)
- 05: Financial Freedom Update (Q1) 2020 – Bear Market Edition ($59,500 in Dividend Income)! (20)
- 03: Best Business Credit Cards for Canadians in 2022 (0)
March 2020
- 29: Low-Cost Countries for Canadians to Retire Early In (6)
- 19: A Serious Look at Canadian Finance and Investing AC (After Covid) (3)
- 13: Coronavirus (Covid-19): Sell It All (16)
February 2020
- 23: Motusbank Canada Review 2020: High Interest Savings Accounts, Online Personal Loans and Mortgages (3)
- 09: Will a Mini-Split Heat Pump Save You Money? Our Results After the first Year! (14)
January 2020
- 26: Financial Freedom Update (Q4) – 2019 Year End Update ($55,200 in Dividend Income)! (15)
- 18: Amex Platinum Canada – Is The $699 Annual Fee Worth It? (2)
November 2019
October 2019
September 2019
- 16: Financial Freedom Update (Q3) – September 2019 – Reaching the Cross Over Point ($53,400 in Dividend Income)! (35)
- 09: Late Starting your RESP? Here’s how to Catch UP! (13)
August 2019
July 2019
- 29: Owning Individual Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) vs REIT ETFs (13)
- 08: Building a $1,000,000 RRSP Starting in your 30’s, 40’s, and 50’s. (21)
June 2019
- 17: Financial Freedom Update (Q2) – June 2019 ($50,660 in Dividend Income)! (31)
- 10: Building a Simple Low-Cost Indexed ETF Portfolio in USD (13)
- 02: Retirement Calculators – How Much Do You Need to Retire? (21)
May 2019
April 2019
- 29: What Happens to your RRSP and TFSA after you Die? (14)
- 22: Withdrawing From RRSP/TFSA to Fund Early Retirement (28)
- 08: Maxed out RRSP and TFSA – Now What? (28)
March 2019
- 25: Financial Freedom Update (Q1) – March 2019 ($48,200 in Dividend Income)! (34)
- 18: Vanguard VEQT All-in-One 100% Equity Portfolio ETF (11)
February 2019
January 2019
- 28: Vanguard vs. iShares All-in-One ETFs (45)
- 21: Indexed Family Education Fund (RESP) Portfolio Update – 2019 Edition (29)
- 14: Net Worth Update January 2019 – Nobleea the Engineer and Millionaire! (12)
December 2018
November 2018
October 2018
- 29: Net Worth Update October 2018 – SmilingSaver (+63.2%) (9)
- 22: Top 10 Wealthiest Canadians (2020 Edition) (24)
- 15: Paying Property Tax and Utilities with a Credit Card (57)
September 2018
- 24: Financial Freedom Update (Q3) – Sept 2018 ($43,450 in Dividend Income) (24)
- 17: The Biggest Weed Stocks in Canada (11)
- 10: Canadian Financial Summit 2018 – All Online and FREE! (0)
- 04: Horizon’s All-in-One Portfolios via Super Tax Efficient ETFs (21)
June 2018
- 18: Financial Freedom Update (Q2) – June 2018 ($41,050 in Dividend Income) (39)
- 05: Top 6 Indexing Options for Your Portfolio (11)
April 2018
- 16: Where to Put your Investments for Maximum Tax Efficiency (47)
- 09: Top Premium Credit Cards with No Foreign Transaction Fee (19)
March 2018
- 26: Financial Freedom Update (Q1) – March 2018 ($37,550 in Dividend Income) (26)
- 19: Net Worth Update March 2018 – Nobleea the Oil and Gas Engineer (+4.2%) ($995,244) (12)
- 05: Official Passive Income Rules for Canadian Small Business (18)
February 2018
January 2018
- 22: Indexed Family RESP Portfolio Update – 2018 Edition (34)
- 15: Net Worth Update January 2018 – SmilingSaver (+46%) (11)
December 2017
November 2017
October 2017
September 2017
- 25: Why We Took the Commuted Value of our Defined Benefit Pension (55)
- 11: Financial Freedom Update (Q3) – Sept 2017 (+5.56%) – Major Milestone! (30)
- 04: Canadian Financial Summit – All Online – and FREE! (0)
- 01: RRSP Deadline & Contribution Limit 2018/2019 (36)
August 2017
- 28: Net Worth Update August 2017 – Nobleea the Oil and Gas Engineer (+1.3%) (9)
- 07: Net Worth Update August 2017 – SmilingSaver (+121%) (4)
June 2017
May 2017
April 2017
March 2017
- 27: Net Worth Update March 2017 – SmilingSaver – The Big Move (+140%) (7)
- 06: Financial Freedom Update (Q1) – March 2017 (+10.89%) (20)
February 2017
January 2017
December 2016
November 2016
- 21: Net Worth Update Nov 2016 – Nobleea the Oil and Gas Engineer (-3.2%) (12)
- 17: Save Money with USD to CAD Foreign Exchange using Norbert’s Gambit (41)
- 14: Real Life Example of Norbert’s Gambit and Foreign Exchange w/ BMO Investorline (28)
October 2016
- 24: How to Transfer a Work Pension to a LIRA (14)
- 11: Net Worth Update October 2016 – SmilingSaver – New Goal Edition (+9729%) (5)
September 2016
- 26: Financial Freedom Update – September 2016 (+9.7%) (31)
- 19: Investing on Behalf of my Kids (34)
- 12: A Financial Update from Pete – A 50 Year Old Multi-Millionaire (45)
- 05: Net Worth Update September 2016 – Sean Cooper (+15.09%) (28)
August 2016
July 2016
June 2016
- 13: Financial Freedom Update – June 2016 (+5.78%) (11)
- 06: Net Worth Update June 2016 – Sean Cooper (+2.76%) (27)
May 2016
- 30: How to Create a Stock Watchlist with Google Spreadsheets (38)
- 16: Net Worth Update May 2016 – Smiling Saver – Student Loan Edition (+100%) (11)
- 02: Net Worth Update April 2016 – Karl the Real Estate Agent (+6.9%) (11)
April 2016
March 2016
February 2016
- 29: Net Worth Update March 2016 – Sean Cooper – Mortgage Free @ Age 30 (+10.39%) (13)
- 22: RESP Portfolio Update – February 2016 (41)
- 15: Net Worth Update February 2016 – Nobleea the Oil and Gas Engineer (+4.53%) (4)
- 08: Capital Gains Tax when Converting Currency (14)
January 2016
December 2015
November 2015
October 2015
- 26: Net Worth Update October 2015 – Karl the Real Estate Agent (+4.94%) (11)
- 19: How I Stopped Trying to Predict the Future and Improved My Investment Performance (26)
September 2015
- 21: Net Worth Update September 2015 – SmilingSaver (Digging out of Debt) (11)
- 08: Net Worth Update September 2015 – Nobleea the Oil and Gas Engineer (+3.82%) (5)
August 2015
- 10: One Year After – A Financial Freedom Update – August 2015 (26)
- 03: Net Worth Update August 2015 – Sean Cooper (+6.3%) (17)
July 2015
June 2015
May 2015
April 2015
- 27: Net Worth Update April 2015 – Nobleea the Oil and Gas Engineer (14)
- 13: A Net Worth Update from QCash (he retired at age 36) (36)
March 2015
- 09: Smith Manoeuvre/Dividend Portfolio Update – Q1 2015 Update – The Oil Plunge! (41)
- 02: Net Worth Update March 2015 – Karl the Real Estate Agent (+14.31% q/q) (32)
February 2015
- 16: Net Worth Update February 2015 – Sean Cooper (+6.7%) (34)
- 02: Easy Index Mutual Fund Portfolios with the Big Banks (46)
January 2015
December 2014
November 2014
- 10: Gas Rewards Programs Compared (43)
- 03: Net Worth Update November 2014 – Sean Cooper (+5.21%) (32)
October 2014
- 14: How To Survive On Only $100 a Month in Groceries (37)
- 06: Net Worth Update October 2014 – SmilingSaver (Deep in Debt) (22)
September 2014
- 15: Net Worth Update September 2014 – Nobleea (43)
- 02: Reader Mail: Should I Sell or Hold during Stock Mergers/Acquistions? (5)
August 2014
- 22: Net Worth Update August 2014 – Sean Cooper (37)
- 04: Smith Manoeuvre/Dividend Portfolio – Q2 2014 Update (21)
June 2014
- 23: How I Reached $500K Net Worth by Age 29 (29)
- 02: Completing The Million Dollar Journey (127)
May 2014
- 26: How Much Do You Need to Retire in Canada? Not as Much as You Think! (68)
- 02: Net Worth Update April 2014 (+0.81%) (14)
April 2014
March 2014
- 31: Net Worth Update March 2014 (+0.71%) (15)
- 27: Lessons from a 50 Year Old Multi-Millionaire (69)
- 24: Smith Manoeuvre/Dividend Portfolio – Q1 2014 Update (15)
- 03: Net Worth Update February 2014 (+12.1%) (24)
February 2014
December 2013
- 31: Net Worth Update December 2013 – Year End Summary (14)
- 27: Understanding Early Retirement with Defined Benefit Pensions (14)
- 23: Smith Manoeuvre/Dividend Portfolio Year End Update 2013 (11)
- 09: RESP Portfolio Update – December 2013 (26)
- 02: Net Worth Update November 2013 (+1.27%) (18)
November 2013
October 2013
- 28: Net Worth Update October 2013 (+1.64%) – Crossed $800k Threshold! (26)
- 15: Top Canadian Preferred Share ETFs (17)
- 03: 5 Financial Principles from a 34 Year Old Millionaire Investor (84)
September 2013
- 30: Net Worth Update September 2013 (+1.19%) (8)
- 12: Self-Employed Freelancer or Professional? How to File Your Income Taxes! (13)
- 09: How Regular and Synthetic Dividend Reinvestment Programs (DRIP) Work (7)
- 03: Net Worth Update August 2013 (+0.26%) – The Volatility Returns! (14)
August 2013
July 2013
- 29: Net Worth Update July 2013 (+1.89%) – Strong Market Moves! (31)
- 24: How to Read and Understand Business News (19)
- 08: Smith Manoeuvre/Dividend Portfolio Update – July 2013 (24)
- 04: Capital Gains Refund Mechanism – Why Mutual Fund and ETF Investors Potentially Pay Less Tax (13)
- 02: Net Worth Update June 2013 (+0.17%) – Summer Stock Market Volatility (11)
June 2013
- 14: Top Canadian Stock Screeners (44)
- 03: Net Worth Update May 2013 (+1.61%) – Sell in May and Go Away? (14)
May 2013
April 2013
- 29: Net Worth Update April 2013 (+0.92%) (11)
- 03: Cashing Out Your Pension: The Small Benefit Rule (7)
- 01: Net Worth Update March 2013 (+2.19%) (25)
March 2013
February 2013
- 21: How to Calculate Pension Maximum Transfer Value (MTV) (5)
- 18: Smith Manoeuvre Portfolio – February 2013 (16)
- 06: Why the Second Million is MUCH Easier (100)
- 04: 7 Steps to Determine Your Optimal RRSP/TFSA Contribution Strategy (26)
- 01: Net Worth Update January 2013 (+4.53%) (15)
January 2013
- 21: The Optimal RRSP/TFSA Contribution (7)
- 14: How to Calculate Annual Investment Returns Using XIRR (44)
- 09: Pension Basics: Defined Benefit Pension Plan Payout Formulas (6)
December 2012
- 31: Net Worth Update December 2012 (+1.75%) – Year End Summary and Giveaway Winners (39)
- 19: RESP Portfolio Update – December 2012 (31)
- 05: Consumer Price Index (CPI): How Does It Affect Me? (37)
November 2012
October 2012
- 27: Ask the Readers: What’s in Your Wallet? (52)
- 03: Net Worth Update September 2012 (+1.84%) – The Unlikely Rally (18)
September 2012
- 10: 6 Ways to Invest in Gold (37)
August 2012
- 31: Net Worth Update August 2012 (+1.53%) – End of the Summer Rally? (12)
- 15: Smith Manoeuvre Portfolio – August 2012 (26)
July 2012
- 30: Net Worth Update July 2012 (+1.47%) – Market Bounce? (18)
- 18: Starting a Business? Here are the Four Business Types in Canada (2)
- 09: How Rent to Own Houses Work in Canada (33)
June 2012
May 2012
April 2012
- 30: Net Worth Update April 2012 (+0.25%) (24)
- 04: A Primer on the Pension Benefits Guarantee Fund (1)
March 2012
- 30: Net Worth Update March 2012 (+0.98%) (13)
- 21: A Primer on BRIC (9)
- 19: How Much Does a Tim Hortons Franchise Cost and Profit? (88)
- 02: Net Worth Update Feb 2012 (+1.91%) – Market Gains Edition (27)
January 2012
- 30: Net Worth Update Jan 2012 (+2.16%) – A Fresh Start! (42)
- 18: A Primer on American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) (12)
December 2011
- 30: Net Worth Update Dec 2011 (+0.97%) – Year End Summary (20)
- 29: Smith Manoeuvre Portfolio – December 2011 (17)
- 12: Net Worth Update Nov 2011 (+0.93%) – Santa Claus Rally? (13)
November 2011
October 2011
September 2011
- 30: Net Worth Update Sept 2011 (-0.64%) – The Volatility Continues (26)
- 28: What is a Pension Adjustment (PA)? (12)
- 09: Pension Basics: The Commuted Value (16)
August 2011
- 31: Net Worth Update August 2011 (-0.92%) – Market Correction Edition (11)
- 01: Top US Dollar Credit Cards in Canada (26)
July 2011
- 27: Net Worth Update July 2011 (+1.69%) – Rising Rates Edition (24)
- 04: Net Worth Update June 2011 (+1.50) (16)
June 2011
- 29: Little Known Canadian Benefit Programs – I (Learning Bond, CPP, Grants, NRC) (6)
- 10: Smith Manoeuvre Portfolio – June 2011 (19)
May 2011
- 30: Net Worth Update May 2011 (+1.18%) – Money is Moving Edition! (29)
- 09: Reader Question: Comparing MERs, Yield and Returns (6)
- 02: Financial Strategies for the New Stay at Home Parent (14)
April 2011
March 2011
- 30: Net Worth Update March 2011 (+1.55%) (23)
- 21: Canadians Buying Property in Florida – The Tax Issues (240)
- 14: Buying Foreclosures in Canada – The Process (10)
February 2011
- 28: Net Worth Update February 2011 (+1.56%) (27)
- 08: Manulife ONE Mortgage Review (299)
- 04: Converting a Principal Residence into a Rental Property – The Solution! (59)
January 2011
- 31: Net Worth Update January 2011 (+3.61) (28)
- 21: Financial Goals for 2011 – What are Yours? (31)
- 19: Dollar Cost Averaging (DCA) vs Dollar Value Averaging (DVA) (24)
- 10: 2010 Financial Goals Evaluation (15)
December 2010
- 29: Net Worth Update Dec 2010 (+1.87%) – Year End Summary (31)
- 13: Smith Manoeuvre Portfolio – December 2010 (33)
November 2010
October 2010
September 2010
- 17: Ask the Readers: Living Paycheque to Paycheque? (63)
- 08: Is your Life Insurance Policy about to Implode? (37)
August 2010
- 31: Why the Long Term Growth of the Economy is Not Relevant to Investing (33)
- 30: Net Worth Update August 2010 (+1.56) – RRSP Contribution (33)
- 02: Net Worth Update July 2010 (+1.49%) (21)
July 2010
- 27: Should University Students Contribute to an RRSP? (26)
- 14: Closet Indexers vs. Stock Pickers – Truly Active Managers Outperform (24)
- 06: Truly Active Managers Outperform The Index – Being Different is Key (31)
- 05: Financial Goals Mid Year Update 2010 (23)
June 2010
- 30: Net Worth Update June 2010 (+1.45%) (28)
- 24: Landlord Math – Cap Rate and Return on Investment (44)
- 16: Smith Manoeuvre Portfolio Update – June 2010 (22)
May 2010
- 31: Net Worth Update May 2010 (+2.67) – Sell in May and Go Away? (13)
- 26: Residential vs. Commercial Real Estate Investment Comparison (15)
- 19: Old Age Security and the OAS Clawback (13)
April 2010
- 29: April 2010 Net Worth Update (+1.34%) – New Beginnings Edition (17)
- 20: Avoid the 5-Year Fixed Mortgage Trap (226)
- 14: The Secret World of Private Banking (22)
- 07: Smith Manoeuvre Portfolio Update – April 2010 (14)
March 2010
- 31: March 2010 Net Worth Update (+2.03) (14)
- 29: In-Kind Transfers of Non-Registered Stocks to an RRSP/TFSA (12)
- 22: RESP Portfolio Update – March 2010 (22)
- 18: How Annuities Work (68)
- 15: Capital Gains Tax Within a Corporation (34)
- 01: Feb 2010 Net Worth Update (+1.54) (23)
February 2010
January 2010
- 26: Jan 2010 Net Worth Update (+4.43) (16)
- 13: My Financial Goals for 2010 (40)
- 06: 2009 Financial Goals Evaluation (19)
December 2009
- 31: Dec 2009 Net Worth Update (+2.11%) – Year End Summary (33)
- 17: Smith Manoeuvre Update December 2009 (15)
- 02: Rent a House to my Parents? (17)
- 01: Claiming Capital Loss from a Delisted Stock (23)
November 2009
- 30: Nov 2009 Net Worth Update (+1.65%) (25)
- 24: 3 Principles of Successful Investors Part 2 (11)
- 23: How Car Lease Payments are Calculated (17)
- 10: Top Low-Cost Canadian DRIP Stocks Ranked by Yield, Dividend Growth and Discounts (54)
October 2009
- 28: Oct 2009 Net Worth Update (+1.58%): Halloween Edition (20)
- 08: Does Your Advisor have Your Best Interest at Heart? (40)
September 2009
- 30: Sept 2009 Net Worth Update (+2.78%) – Pension Buy Back Edition (21)
- 22: What’s Important About Money to You? (29)
- 03: Converting a Principal Residence into a Rental Property (67)
August 2009
- 31: August 2009 Net Worth Update (+1.70%) (27)
- 11: Smith Manouevre Portfolio August 2009 – Where is the Correction? (37)
- 10: Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) and GIS Clawback (55)
July 2009
- 30: July 2009 Net Worth Update (+1.75%): Big Home Expenses (24)
- 27: Buying a Car from the U.S – The Pros/Cons and Process (25)
- 20: Case Study: Young and Cash Rich (48)
- 01: June 2009 Net Worth Update (+2.12%): Car Shopping Edition (27)
June 2009
- 17: Smith Manoeuvre Portfolio June 2009 – The Rally Continues! (40)
- 15: Retired at 31: An Early Retirement Story (43)
- 10: The Prepaid Funeral: Advantages & Disadvantages (35)
May 2009
- 28: May 2009 Net Worth Update: Mortgage Pay Down Edition (+5.32%) (35)
- 14: Reader Mail: What to do with $5,000? (49)
- 06: Defined Benefit Pension vs Defined Contribution Pension (36)
April 2009
- 30: April 2009 Net Worth Update: Bull Market? (+4.12%) (30)
- 21: Smith Manoeuvre Portfolio April 2009 – The Turning Point? (45)
March 2009
- 31: March 2009 Net Worth Update: Market Rally Edition (+1.92%) (29)
- 18: How Capital Cost Allowance Works (CCA) (64)
- 12: Rental Properties – To incorporate or not to incorporate… (37)
- 05: Feb 2009 Net Worth Update (-2.29%): Landlord No Longer Edition (20)
February 2009
- 25: Smith Manoeuvre Portfolio – Feb 2009 (25)
- 23: Holding a Mortgage within an RRSP (80)
- 19: RRSP Tip: Carry Forward Your RRSP Tax Deduction (55)
- 17: How to Get Free HDTV (in Canada) (57)
- 11: RESP Portfolio Update – Feb 2009 (15)
- 10: How to Take Advantage of the Market After the Crash of 2008 (60)
- 05: Can You Invest Solely in ETF’s? (15)
- 04: Protect Your Savings: CDIC and CIPF Explained (17)
- 02: January 2009 Net Worth Update (+2.94%) (23)
January 2009
- 13: 9 Ways I Reduced My Taxes Last Year (34)
- 06: 2008 Financial Goals Report Card (22)
- 05: How We Feed Our Family of Four on $100 a Week (29)
December 2008
- 31: December 2008 Net Worth Update (-0.45%) (18)
- 30: Smith Manoeuvre Portfolio – Dec 2008 (15)
- 01: November 2008 Net Worth Update (-1.59%) (26)
October 2008
September 2008
August 2008
- 29: August 2008 Net Worth Update (+1.27%) (32)
- 28: Smith Manoeuvre Portfolio – August 2008 (22)
- 03: Sunday Morning Reading – August 3, 2008 (1)
July 2008
June 2008
- 30: June 2008 Net Worth Update (+2.09%) (10)
- 30: Smith Maneouvre Portfolio – June 2008 (28)
- 09: Hybrid vs. Gasoline Vehicle Comparison – Are Hybrid Vehicles Worth it? (96)
May 2008
- 29: May 2008 Net Worth Update (+3.12%) (23)
- 28: Smith Manoeuvre Portfolio – May 2008 (29)
- 22: The High Cost of the Manulife One Mortgage (157)
- 01: The RESP Strategy (73)
April 2008
- 30: April 2008 Net Worth Update (+1.65%) (18)
- 29: Smith Manoeuvre Portfolio – April 2008 (30)
- 24: Getting Organized for Tax Season (21)
- 14: New Car every 10 years or Used Car every 5? (65)
March 2008
- 31: March 2008 Net Worth Update: (+1.17%) (8)
- 27: Differences in Non-Refundable Tax Credits and Tax Deductions (22)
- 20: Informal In-Trust Accounts (15)
February 2008
- 28: Feb 2008 Net Worth Update (+2.69%) (12)
- 07: Just Starting out with RRSP’s (20)
January 2008
- 31: Jan 2008 Net Worth Update (+1.04%) (13)
- 23: Finding Passive/Alternative Income Streams (37)
- 02: Financial Goals 2007 Report Card (13)
December 2007
- 31: Dec 2007 Net Worth Update (+2.35%) (15)
- 12: DIY Smith Manoeuvre II – The Readvanceable Mortgages (42)
November 2007
October 2007
September 2007
August 2007
- 30: August 2007 Net Worth Update (+0.11%) (8)
- 27: Reader Mail: Buried in Debt, Help! (21)
- 24: Probate Fees by Province (4)
July 2007
- 31: July 2007 Net Worth Update (+1.74%) (14)
- 17: Universal Life Insurance Explained (74)
June 2007
- 29: June 2007 Net Worth Update (+1.54%) (21)
- 27: Should Spouse Stay at Home with Kids OR Work? (32)
- 21: Asset Allocation: June 2007 (10)
- 18: Stock Market Beliefs – Part 2 (1)
- 15: Stock Market Beliefs – Part 1 (11)
- 14: Financial Goals Progress: June 2007 (10)
May 2007
- 31: May 2007 Net Worth Update (+3.04% ) (8)
- 30: Myths about Leveraging into Equities – Part 2 (18)
- 29: Myths about Leveraging into Equities – Part 1 (6)
- 24: Should I Incorporate my Small Business? (21)
- 10: Passive Income Update – May 2007 (4)
- 03: Leveraging into Equities – The ONLY Source of Wealth? (44)
April 2007
- 30: April 2007 Net Worth Update (+3.53%) (11)
- 11: Smith Manoeuvre Calculator/Spreadsheet (99)
- 02: Young, Rich, and Retired: An Interview with QCash (34)
March 2007
- 30: March 2007 Net Worth Update (+1.57%) (11)
February 2007
January 2007
- 26: Passive Income Goals and Update (9)
- 15: Surviving on $12 000 a year (14)
- 09: January 2007 Net Worth Update (+4.43%) (7)
December 2006
- 24: Goals for the New Year (2007)! (14)
- 09: Net Worth: December 2006 (4)
