December 2019
- 08: All-in-One ETFs Battle: Vanguard vs iShares vs BMO (26)
- 02: Fixed Income Faceoff: Bond ETFs vs GICs vs High Interest Savings Accounts (3)
November 2019
- 25: Introducing new MDJ Team Members and Weekly Money Links (3)
- 21: Canada’s #1 Questrade Review 2019 [$50 Promo Offer Code] (894)
- 18: Wealthsimple Review 2019 – Robo Advisor & Wealthsimple Trade [UNIQUE PROMO] (5)
- 03: The Ultimate Guide to Safe Withdrawal Rates in Canada (For Any Retirement Age) (27)
October 2019
- 28: How Do I Maximize RESP Withdrawals? (11)
- 15: Being Grateful, Re-balancing your Portfolio, Recession is Coming, It’s Hard to Buy Nice Things, and More! (5)
- 07: Running out of HELOC Space with the Smith Manoeuvre (13)
September 2019
- 30: Reader Mail: I’m a Low Income Senior – RRSP or TFSA? (6)
- 23: Free Canadian Financial Summit tickets, Getting Retirement Ready, Living off Dividends and More! (1)
- 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! (9)
- 02: Dividend Kings List – Companies with Annual Dividend Increases for Over 50 Years! (13)
August 2019
- 26: Dividend Investing – Your Questions Answered (21)
- 19: Income Splitting Tax Strategy – Spousal Investment Loan (6)
- 11: Top Free Cash Back Credit Cards in Canada for 2019 (502)
- 05: Can You Have Too Much RRSP? (7)
July 2019
- 29: Owning Individual Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) vs REIT ETFs (12)
- 22: Money when New to Canada, Adding REITs to Your Portfolio, Smith Manoeuvre with Cottages and More! (8)
- 15: Using a GIC Ladder for RESP Withdrawals (7)
- 08: Building a $1,000,000 RRSP Starting in your 30’s, 40’s, and 50’s. (19)
- 02: The Biggest Risk of Super Early Retirement (FIRE) – Sequence of Returns! (20)
June 2019
- 24: Starting to Invest Later Can Still Result in a Comfortable Retirement (10)
- 17: Financial Freedom Update (Q2) – June 2019 ($50,660 in Dividend Income)! (30)
- 10: Building a Simple Low-Cost Indexed ETF Portfolio in USD (13)
- 02: 5 Useful Retirement Calculators (2019) – How Much Do You Need to Retire? (20)
May 2019
- 27: The Real MER on ETFs – Foreign Withholding Taxes on ETFs (23)
- 21: Financial Independence (FI) – It’s All About ‘Why’, Not ‘How’ (12)
- 13: Ways to Maximize the Canada Child Benefit (CCB) (15)
- 06: Dogs of the TSX (Beating the TSX) Dividend Stock Picks – 2019 Edition (16)
April 2019
- 29: What Happens to your RRSP and TFSA after you Die? (11)
- 22: How I Plan to Withdraw from my RRSP/TFSA to Fund Early Retirement (26)
- 15: Exclusive Dividend Newsletter Promotion, Tim Hortons Rewards, and the Risks of Joint Bank Accounts! (6)
- 08: Maxed out RRSP and TFSA – Now What? (27)
- 01: The Financial Freedom Crossover Point – The Ultimate FIRE Indicator? (21)
March 2019
- 25: Financial Freedom Update (Q1) – March 2019 ($48,200 in Dividend Income)! (33)
- 18: Vanguard VEQT All-in-One 100% Equity Portfolio ETF (11)
- 04: Top 22 Canadian Dividend Growth Stocks for 2019 (51)
February 2019
- 25: Dividend Increases, New All-in-One ETFs, Top Ranked Credit Cards, and More! (4)
- 18: The Mini-Split Heat Pump Experiment – Will it Save You Money? (13)
- 11: Hosting Homestay Students – The Perfect Side Hustle? (13)
- 04: Modifying Your Asset Allocation When Using All-in-One ETFs (12)
January 2019
- 28: Vanguard vs. iShares All-in-One ETFs (40)
- 21: Indexed Family Education Fund (RESP) Portfolio Update – 2019 Edition (25)
- 14: Net Worth Update January 2019 – Nobleea the Engineer and Millionaire! (12)
- 07: A Financial Checklist to Start 2019 Strong (4)
December 2018
- 31: The Best of Million Dollar Journey – 2018 Edition! (3)
- 24: Financial Freedom Update (Q4) – December 2018 – Did we Reach our Goal? (22)
- 17: Index Investing Made Easy with a Robo Advisor – RBC InvestEase (5)
- 10: How We Collected $1,560 in Cash Back Rewards in 2018 (10)
- 03: Year-End Tax Tips for Investors – 2018 Edition (2)
November 2018
- 26: $150 Gift Card Offer, TFSA Limit Increase, and Monday Money Links (2)
- 19: Rogers World Elite MasterCard – Best Free Cash Back Card in Canada? (39)
- 12: The New Rules of Personal Finance? (5)
- 05: A Look at the New Simplii Financial Cash Back Visa (5)
October 2018
- 29: Net Worth Update October 2018 – SmilingSaver (+63.2%) (9)
- 22: Top 10 Wealthiest Canadians (2018 Edition) (23)
- 15: Paying Property Tax and Utilities with a Credit Card (56)
- 09: Esso 10% Gasoline Discount, Canadian Personal Finance Conference 2018, and Tuesday Money Links (17)
- 01: Early Retirement on Dividend Income, which Province is the Best in 2018? (46)
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 (20)
August 2018
- 27: Hidden Retirement Gem – The Saskatchewan Pension Plan (SPP) (6)
- 20: $120 Credit Card Freebie, MBNA Devaluation, Emera Dividend Increase, and Monday Money Links (6)
- 13: The Easiest Index ETF Portfolios for Each Discount Brokerage (42)
- 06: Should a Long-Term Portfolio Have High-Risk Investments? (1)
- 01: How Much TFSA Contribution Room Do I Have (2009-2019)? (47)
July 2018
- 30: Reader Mail: Early 20’s, How Do I Invest $20k or Less? (9)
- 23: Reader Mail: Late 20’s, How Do I Invest $30k? (17)
- 16: Using GIC’s for your Short Term Savings (15)
- 09: Building Wealth is like Playing a Video Game (9)
- 02: Should I Start the Smith Manoeuvre? (69)
June 2018
- 25: Monday Money Links – Dividend Stocks Newsletter Promo, Mutual Fund Fees, ETFs and New Blogs! (14)
- 18: Financial Freedom Update (Q2) – June 2018 ($41,050 in Dividend Income) (39)
- 11: Dogs of the TSX (Beating the TSX) – 2018 Edition (10)
- 05: Top 6 Indexing Options for Your Portfolio (11)
- 04: From Arrival to Retirement – An Immigrant Family’s Success Story (14)
May 2018
- 28: Will We Have Enough for Our Children’s University Tuition? (28)
- 22: How Compounding Returns Make You Rich (12)
- 14: High Interest Savings Accounts 2018 (35)
- 07: Monday Money Links – Just Butter It Promotion, Triangle Points, and More (6)
April 2018
- 30: What’s in my Wife’s Portfolio? (12)
- 23: How I Imagine Early Retirement (20)
- 16: Where to Put your Investments for Maximum Tax Efficiency (46)
- 09: Top Premium Credit Cards with No Foreign Transaction Fee (19)
- 02: Preparing for the Income Tax Deadline (2017-2018) in Canada: Personal Taxes (30)
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)
- 12: Income Tax Filing Deals, Credit Cards, and Monday Money Links (9)
- 05: Official Passive Income Rules for Canadian Small Business (18)
February 2018
- 26: The Best Indexing Solution? All-in-One Balanced Vanguard Indexed ETFs (42)
- 19: How we Spend our Money – Breakdown of our Annual Expenses 2018 (35)
- 12: Income Sprinkling Rules for Canadian Small Business (7)
- 05: 4 Ways to Get Your Credit Score (and Credit Report) for FREE (33)
January 2018
- 29: Amazon Visa Gone? Other Top Free Credit Cards when Travelling Out of Country (29)
- 22: Indexed Family RESP Portfolio Update – 2018 Edition (34)
- 15: Net Worth Update January 2018 – SmilingSaver (+46%) (11)
- 08: Financial Checklist to Start the Year (2018) (29)
- 01: Canadian Online Discount Stock Brokerage Comparison 2019 (495)
December 2017
- 31: The Best of Million Dollar Journey: 2017 Edition! (8)
- 18: Financial Freedom Update (Q4) – December 2017 (+9.82%) – Year End Update (35)
- 11: How to Maximize PC Plus Points – Part 2 (16)
- 04: How to Maximize PC Optimum Points (38)
November 2017
- 27: The Alternatives to Google Finance (Since it’s Shutting Down) (31)
- 20: The Best Canadian Dividend ETFs 2017 (25)
- 13: Net Worth Update Nov 2017 – Karl the Real Estate Agent Millionaire (+1.8%) (14)
- 06: What is Bitcoin and How to Trade Cryptocurrencies (30)
October 2017
- 30: Comparing the Asset Allocation of Large Pension Funds (12)
- 23: Monday Money Links – Dividend Stocks Newsletter Promo, New Mortgage Rules and More (6)
- 10: Going for Financial Independence in a High Cost City (50)
- 05: The Best Free Grocery Credit Card? The PC Financial World Elite MasterCard! (36)
- 02: A Super Tax Efficient Index ETF Portfolio for your Non-Registered Account (34)
September 2017
- 25: Why We Took the Commuted Value of our Defined Benefit Pension (55)
- 18: My 3 Favorite Electric Vehicles for 2017 (27)
- 15: How to Save Money – 28 Ways to Save Money (2018) (134)
- 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)
- 21: Strategies to Reduce the Damaging Changes to Private Corporation Taxes (45)
- 19: Top Canadian Discount Brokerages with Commission Free ETFs (24)
- 14: 8 Key Sources of Income During Retirement (12)
- 07: Net Worth Update August 2017 – SmilingSaver (+121%) (4)
July 2017
- 31: Dogs of the TSX (Beating the TSX) 2017 – Mid Year Performance Update (3)
- 24: Paid Off Mortgage and the Smith Manoeuvre (43)
- 17: Converting CAD to USD using Horizon’s DLR/DLR.U with CIBC Investors Edge – Tricky! (11)
- 13: The Smith Manoeuvre – Canadian Tax Deductible Mortgage (2018) (469)
- 03: Money Links – Free $150 Gift Card Offer, Higher Interest Rates, TFSA Taxation and Warren Buffett (4)
June 2017
- 26: A Breakdown of Our Expenses in 2016 (23)
- 19: Financial Freedom Update (Q2) – June 2017 (+9.73%) (21)
- 12: Team MDJ’s Newest Millionaire – Karl the Real Estate Agent (+47%) (26)
May 2017
- 29: Global ETF ex-Canada (XAW/VXC) or 3 Individual ETFs? (21)
- 23: A Simple Index Investing Guide for Americans (4)
- 15: 7 Smart Ways to Spend your Tax Refund (58)
- 08: Monday Money Links – Dividend Advisor Promo, Home Capital Group, Advice for New Graduates – May 2017 (2)
- 01: The Ten Roads to Riches (3)
April 2017
- 24: Bumped from a Flight? Here’s How Much Compensation You Get! (11)
- 17: Where to Find Dividend Data for Your Portfolio (7)
- 10: Net Worth Update April 2017 – Nobleea the Oil and Gas Engineer (+10.8%) (11)
- 03: Federal Budget 2017 – Much about Nothing (6)
March 2017
- 29: TSI’s Dividend Advisor Newsletter – Exclusive Discount for MDJ Readers (8)
- 27: Net Worth Update March 2017 – SmilingSaver – The Big Move (+140%) (7)
- 20: How to Deal with the Aggressive Sales Tactics by the Big Banks (15)
- 13: Financial Goals Progress – Books I’m Reading (2)
- 06: Financial Freedom Update (Q1) – March 2017 (+10.89%) (20)
- 01: Simple Low Cost Diversified Index ETF Portfolios 2018 (97)
February 2017
- 27: How to Build a Dividend Growth Portfolio (37)
- 20: How and Why Asset Allocation Works (10)
- 13: Top Premium Cash Back Credit Cards in Canada (38)
- 06: Dividend Stock Picks: Dogs of the TSX and Beating the TSX 2017 (3)
January 2017
- 30: Net Worth Update January 2017 – Karl the Real Estate Agent (+4.74%) (19)
- 23: My Top 5 Financial Goals for 2017 (17)
- 16: Indexed Family RESP Portfolio Update – 2017 Edition (34)
December 2016
- 30: The Best of Million Dollar Journey: 2016 Edition! (4)
- 19: Year End Tax Tips: 2016 (56)
- 12: Financial Freedom Update – December 2016 (+15.5%) (22)
November 2016
- 28: How to Maximize SCENE Points (18)
- 25: Free $100 Gift Card Offer and Weekend Reading (2)
- 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)
- 07: Should I buy Whole Life Insurance for my Children? (41)
October 2016
- 28: $75 Gift Card Offer Deadline and Weekend Reading (1)
- 24: How to Transfer a Work Pension to a LIRA (12)
- 17: The Top Prepaid Wireless Plan Comparison (2016) (22)
- 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 (31)
- 16: Free $75 Gift Card Offer and Weekend Reading (4)
- 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
- 29: Wealth Building Tip – Take Advantage of Free Money! (5)
- 22: Net Worth Update August 2016 – Karl the Real Estate Agent (+27.02%) (13)
- 15: Reader Mail: I have $1M+ Net Worth – What’s Next? (11)
- 08: How We Save Money on Vacations (16)
- 01: Why I Don’t DRIP my Leveraged Smith Manoeuvre Portfolio (9)
July 2016
- 18: Net Worth Update July 2016 – Nobleea the Oil and Gas Engineer (+8.38%) (9)
- 14: Annuities, Student Loans, Automatic Withdrawals, Pursuing Happiness and more! (1)
- 11: Smith Manoeuvre Questions – Capitalizing the Interest and Tax Deductibility (17)
- 04: My Favorite Personal Finance Apps (20)
June 2016
- 27: Brexit, CPP Expansion and Free Credit Scores (11)
- 19: The Successful Investor Newsletter Discount for MDJ Readers (23)
- 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 (37)
- 23: Give Yourself a Financial Checkup (24)
- 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
- 29: Deals and Freebies (TD Aeroplan, Tangerine, and Canadian MoneySaver) – April 2016 (3)
- 25: Reduce your Taxes – Income Splitting Strategies (29)
- 19: Banking as a Couple – BMO PlanShare Review (12)
- 18: Are Airport Lounge Passes Worth it? (8)
- 11: 5 Key Philosophies for Long Term Investing Success (44)
- 08: Canadian MoneySaver Magazine Discount, TD Aeroplan Freebie and Weekend Reading (4)
- 04: Breakdown of Our Expenses in 2015 (32)
- 03: Key Tax Considerations on an Investment Loan! (214)
March 2016
- 28: Federal Budget Highlights 2016 – What Caught My Attention? (11)
- 21: Financial Freedom Update – March 2016 (11)
- 14: Own a Business? Consider Market Research to Boost Profitability (1)
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)
- 12: Designing your Retirement Lifestyle, Estate Planning, Buying a House in Canada, Simplify and Save, and more! (9)
- 08: Capital Gains Tax when Converting Currency (14)
- 01: Low Cost Ways to Convert USD to CAD (26)
January 2016
- 25: Early Retirement on Non-Eligible Dividend Income (Small Business) (5)
- 18: Online Portfolio Manager Review: BMO SmartFolio (26)
- 18: Net Worth Update January 2016 – Smiling Saver (Digging out of Debt) (+39.46%) (14)
December 2015
- 21: The Best of Million Dollar Journey: 2015 Edition (11)
- 14: Financial Freedom Update – December 2015 (27)
- 01: What is the Best Credit Card for Aeroplan Members? (5)
November 2015
- 30: Employment Insurance Compassionate Care Benefits (2)
- 23: Let’s Get Blunt About Your Financial Affairs – Book Review and Giveaway (89)
- 16: How to Save More Money with Less Effort (17)
- 06: Weekend Reading – Living off Dividends, Home Insurance, Traveling Cheap, Get Rich Early and more! (8)
- 02: Net Worth Update November 2015 – Sean Cooper – Mortgage Free by Age 30! (12)
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)
- 13: Tangerine’s No-Fee Cash-back MasterCard – The New Cash Back King? (39)
September 2015
- 27: Letter to My Wife – How our Finances Work (21)
- 21: Net Worth Update September 2015 – SmilingSaver (Digging out of Debt) (11)
- 18: Family Vacations, Loyalty Programs, Leveraged Investing, Stock Market Correction, and more! (5)
- 14: My Mortgage is Paid Off – Now What? (20)
- 08: Net Worth Update September 2015 – Nobleea the Oil and Gas Engineer (+3.82%) (5)
August 2015
- 31: The Best and Worst Deals at Costco (34)
- 24: Insurance for Small Businesses (2)
- 17: BMO InvestorLine Review (16)
- 10: One Year After – A Financial Freedom Update – August 2015 (26)
- 07: Lack of Value, All Seasons Portfolio, Protecting Nest Egg in Retirement, Lessons from the Rich, and more! (4)
- 03: Net Worth Update August 2015 – Sean Cooper (+6.3%) (17)
July 2015
- 27: Understanding Universal Life Insurance (18)
- 20: Net Worth Update July 2015 – Karl the Real Estate Agent (+10.17%) (8)
- 06: Connecting Canadians with Available Jobs (1)
June 2015
- 29: Reader Mail: 17 Years Old, Saving $500/month, What’s Next? (10)
- 26: Weekend Reading – Money and Happiness, Guilt-free Spending, Tax Bracket, Group RRSP and HBP, and more! (4)
- 15: Net Worth Update June 2015 – Smiling Saver (Just Married) (10)
- 01: What is the Best Credit Card for Air Miles Collectors? (5)
May 2015
- 25: How to Accumulate Serious Air Mile Points (19)
- 22: Getting Finances in Order, Annuities, Gardening, Dreading Taxes and more! (4)
- 18: 6 Important Tips When Buying Disability Insurance (15)
- 11: New TFSA Contribution Limit for 2015 (10)
- 04: Net Worth Update May 2015 – Sean Cooper (+4.83%) (10)
April 2015
- 27: Net Worth Update April 2015 – Nobleea the Oil and Gas Engineer (14)
- 19: New Mobile Friendly Design for MillionDollarJourney.com (22)
- 13: A Net Worth Update from QCash (he retired at age 36) (36)
- 06: Futurpreneur Canada Programs (1)
March 2015
- 23: How our Family of Four Lives off One Government Salary (27)
- 16: How to Score Well on Your Life Insurance Medical Test (6)
- 13: Norbert’s Gambit w/ BMO, RRSP Withdrawal Tax Traps, Housekeepers, Homeschooling and more! (4)
- 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
- 23: The Dogs of the TSX 2015 (17)
- 16: Net Worth Update February 2015 – Sean Cooper (+6.7%) (34)
- 12: Business Transition Planning, Save Money on Valentine’s Day, Rebalancing with Foreign Currencies, Radiant Heat Experiment and more! (5)
- 02: Easy Index Mutual Fund Portfolios with the Big Banks (45)
January 2015
- 30: Aeroplan Bonus, Death and Taxes, Comparing Net Worth, Caring for Others and more! (3)
- 26: Net Worth Update January 2015 – Smiling Saver (Digging out of Debt) (14)
- 19: The Largest Oil and Gas Dividend Stocks (13)
- 17: How to Start a Blog on a Budget (28)
- 16: Growing Herbs Indoor, Clearing Christmas Clutter, Stretching to Buy a Home, Investment Options for Passive Investors and more! (5)
- 12: Net Worth Update January 2015 – Nobleea the Oil and Gas Engineer (16)
- 08: Laser Eye Surgery: Is it Worth It? (21)
December 2014
- 22: The Best of Million Dollar Journey – 2014 Year in Review (9)
- 15: Net Worth Update December 2014 – Karl the Real Estate Agent (35)
November 2014
- 28: Dividends vs. Capital Gains, Financial Literacy, Faster Mortgage Freedom and more! (4)
- 10: Gas Rewards Programs Compared (43)
- 07: Aeroplan Promo, Estate Planning, Saving on Travel, Lessons from Elders and more! (9)
- 03: Net Worth Update November 2014 – Sean Cooper (+5.21%) (32)
October 2014
- 27: How Much Does Electricity Usage Cost? (19)
- 24: Stock Market Momentum, Market Volatility, Investing with Conscience, Emotional Side of Retirement and more! (4)
- 20: Getting Exposure to the Canadian Energy Industry (12)
- 16: Starting or Growing a Business? Take Advantage of Business Support Organizations (2)
- 14: How To Survive On Only $100 a Month in Groceries (37)
- 10: High-yield Stocks, Middle Class, Spousal RRSPs, Forex Trading and more! (4)
- 06: Net Worth Update October 2014 – SmilingSaver (Deep in Debt) (22)
- 03: Canada Pension Plan Children’s Benefits (0)
September 2014
- 29: What is the Best MasterCard for Costco Shoppers? (53)
- 26: 3 Ways to Find Quality Tenants and Protect Your Rental Property (9)
- 22: Choosing Mutual Funds in your Employer Pension/RRSP (25)
- 19: Home Renovations vs. Early Retirement, Market Timing, Life Insurance when Traveling, and more! (5)
- 15: Net Worth Update September 2014 – Nobleea (43)
- 09: The Risk of a Defined Benefit Pension (19)
- 05: Save Money and Have Fun with a Staycation (15)
- 02: Reader Mail: Should I Sell or Hold during Stock Mergers/Acquistions? (5)
August 2014
- 28: Working after Retirement, Minimalist Principles, Amazon Student Prime, and more! (2)
- 25: Ending the Mortgage Paydown vs. Investing Debate (39)
- 22: Net Worth Update August 2014 – Sean Cooper (37)
- 18: The Smith Manoeuvre Resource (49)
- 13: Traveling Overseas? Check out these Health-related Tips! (7)
- 04: Smith Manoeuvre/Dividend Portfolio – Q2 2014 Update (21)
July 2014
- 21: Building your “Forever Money” Portfolio (46)
- 18: Staycations, Value Premium, Barbecue Menus, Living Debt-free, and more! (3)
- 14: Why You Should Think Twice about a Mortgage with the Big Banks (21)
- 11: Government Grants and Financing for Businesses – II (1)
- 08: Team MDJ – The Wealth Builders – Vote for your Favorite! (18)
- 04: Financial Quiz, Couples and Money, Repair or Replace, Better Budgeting and more! (3)
June 2014
- 30: Team MDJ – The Beginners – Vote for your Favourite (15)
- 25: Interactive Brokers Review 2015 (106)
- 23: How I Reached $500K Net Worth by Age 29 (29)
- 18: Capital One Aspire Travel World MasterCard Review (252)
- 16: Interested in Starting Your Million Dollar Journey? Join team MDJ! (5)
- 10: How Much Do You Need to Save Today to Hit Your Retirement Number? (9)
- 02: Completing The Million Dollar Journey (126)
May 2014
- 30: Government Grants and Financing for Businesses – I (4)
- 26: How Much Do You Need to Retire in Canada? Not as Much as You Think! (68)
- 22: The New Rules for Prepaid Credit Cards (5)
- 19: $100 Gift Card Freebie and Other Financial LInks (4)
- 15: How Employee Assistance Programs Work (1)
- 12: How to Get Out of Debt – Our Story (44)
- 06: The Moolala Guide to Rockin your RRSP – Book Review and Giveaway (107)
- 06: Scotia Momentum Visa Infinite Card Review (27)
- 02: Net Worth Update April 2014 (+0.81%) (14)
April 2014
- 28: Investors Beware: 4 Things to Watch Out for When Investing (14)
- 22: Estate Planning for a Family Business using the Tax Free Spousal Rollover (5)
- 18: How to Start Making Money with YouTube (1)
- 11: TurboTax Coupon, Why You Don’t Have to Save, Emotional Investing, Bad Retirement Advice, and more! (3)
- 08: Wealth Strategy: Track Your Net Worth (72)
- 03: Closing Costs When Selling a Home (5)
March 2014
- 31: Net Worth Update March 2014 (+0.71%) (15)
- 27: Lessons from a 50 Year Old Multi-Millionaire (68)
- 24: Smith Manoeuvre/Dividend Portfolio – Q1 2014 Update (15)
- 20: Young Couple Investing, Tax Preparation Tips, Career Networking, Wedding Budget and more! (11)
- 18: Reader Question: What is your Corporate Investment Account? (6)
- 13: How to Get a Mortgage If You’re Self-Employed (6)
- 10: Where to put your RRSP/TFSA cash? High Interest Investment Accounts (Mutual Funds)! (15)
- 06: How the NEXUS Frequent Traveller Program Works (5)
- 03: Net Worth Update February 2014 (+12.1%) (24)
February 2014
- 28: Trading Costs, Job Hunting Tips, How Much is Enough for Retirement, Behavior Gap and more! (5)
- 24: Building Your Own Home? Here’s How Construction Mortgages Work! (3)
- 20: Speed Through a Customs Checkpoint – How the CANPASS Air Program Works (7)
- 17: Save Money with DIY Snow Blower Maintenance (12)
- 10: Cutting the Cord – A Comprehensive Guide (47)
- 07: Stock Newsletter Deal Expiration and Weekend Reading (3)
- 03: Net Worth Update January 2014 ( +3.04%) (32)
January 2014
- 31: Why A Mortgage Vacation Might Be the Most Expensive Vacation You’ll Ever Take (7)
- 27: How this Frugal Lawyer Reached $1M by Age 34 (34)
- 24: Preventing and Dealing with Debit Card Fraud (4)
- 20: How Come I’m Not Rich? (112)
- 17: GlobeInvestor Exclusive Offer and Weekend Reading (5)
- 06: The Best of Million Dollar Journey – 2013 Edition (1)
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)
- 18: SonyCard Promo, USD DRIP Dividends, RRSP or TFSA, Saving Money during Holidays and more! (1)
- 12: Top Renovations to Increase Rental Income (2)
- 09: RESP Portfolio Update – December 2013 (26)
- 05: How the 700 MHz Spectrum Auction Works (0)
- 02: Net Worth Update November 2013 (+1.27%) (18)
November 2013
- 28: Government-funded Business Financing Programs (0)
- 25: Qtrade Investor Canada Discount Broker Review (9)
- 21: 4% Draw Down Theory, Expanded CPP and Debt, Wealth & Estate Planning Missteps and More! (5)
- 18: Top Canadian Discount Brokerages with U.S. Dollar (USD) RRSPs (17)
- 15: 5 Lessons Learned as a First-Time Landlord (12)
- 12: Reader Mail: $1M House – Should I Downsize my Home? (36)
- 07: In-Laws are in Trouble, Bitcoins and Tax Treatment, Used Christmas Gift Ideas and More! (1)
- 04: Walmart Credit Card Review (Canada) – How Does it Stack Up? (42)
October 2013
- 31: The Joy of Cycling: How I Save $6,182 a Year by Going Car-Free (21)
- 28: Net Worth Update October 2013 (+1.64%) – Crossed $800k Threshold! (26)
- 24: How to Make an Emergency Preparedness Kit (5)
- 21: How Much Do You Need to Save for Early Retirement? (67)
- 18: Ideas for TFSA, Banking Online, DIY Investing Challenges, Saving Money on Food and More! (2)
- 15: Top Canadian Preferred Share ETFs (17)
- 12: The Best Canadian Dividend Stocks 2014 – Dividend Achievers List (89)
- 10: 5 Ways that Filing for Bankruptcy Impacts your Life (1)
- 07: Is the American Express Platinum Card worth the $699 Annual Fee? (12)
- 03: 5 Financial Principles from a 34 Year Old Millionaire Investor (84)
September 2013
- 30: Net Worth Update September 2013 (+1.19%) (8)
- 26: Top Credit Card Cancelled, Investing for Retirees, TFSA Confusion and More! (10)
- 23: Reader Mail: My Mom has Low Income, Should She Buy a House? (13)
- 19: How the Bankruptcy Filing Process Works (0)
- 16: Reader Question: Which Account for Canadian Index ETFs? (3)
- 12: Self-Employed Freelancer or Professional? How to File Your Income Taxes! (13)
- 09: How Regular and Synthetic Dividend Reinvestment Programs (DRIP) Work (7)
- 06: 3D Printers, Leasing Your Car, Planning & Organizing Your Grocery Shopping, Living On One Income and More! (2)
- 03: Net Worth Update August 2013 (+0.26%) – The Volatility Returns! (14)
August 2013
- 29: Are you too focused on Risk Reduction vs. Growth? (24)
- 26: How to Invest with Small Amounts per Month (26)
- 22: Alternatives to Declaring Bankruptcy (0)
- 16: Re-Balancing Multiple Accounts, Money as Freedom, Life after Job Loss and More! (3)
- 14: How to Earn More Cash Back Rewards (22)
- 12: 5 Advantages of the Dividend Investing Strategy (24)
- 07: Considering a Trade? This is How an Apprenticeship Works! (2)
- 05: Scotiabank American Express Gold Review (10)
- 01: Investing in Europe, Stock Market Myths, Psychology of Love and Money and More! (2)
July 2013
- 29: Net Worth Update July 2013 (+1.89%) – Strong Market Moves! (31)
- 24: How to Read and Understand Business News (19)
- 22: How to Roll a Covered Call Position (9)
- 21: How SPOUSAL RRSPs Work (131)
- 17: Job Programs for Persons with Disabilities (or considered disadvantaged) (0)
- 15: A Breakdown of Our Monthly Expenses 2013 (49)
- 12: GlobeInvestor Special Offer and Weekend Reading! (3)
- 10: Performing R&D in your Business? SR&ED Changes Coming in 2014 (8)
- 09: Top No Fee Rewards Credit Cards in Canada (72)
- 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
- 27: The History of Pension Plans in Canada (5)
- 24: How to Extend the Life of your Hot Water Heater (24)
- 21: Benefit of Joint Accounts, Claiming Medical Expenses, Basics of Nutrition and More! (4)
- 18: Knowing When to Buy Dividend Stocks (22)
- 14: Top Canadian Stock Screeners (44)
- 12: Employer Bankrupt? Try the Wage Earner Protection Program! (1)
- 10: How Stop Loss Orders Work (13)
- 08: MBNA Smart Cash Credit Card – Best Credit Card in Canada? (179)
- 06: Broad-based vs. Dividend ETF, Term Insurance Over 50, Graduation Gifts under $20, and More! (4)
- 03: Net Worth Update May 2013 (+1.61%) – Sell in May and Go Away? (14)
May 2013
- 29: Consumer Problems and Recourses (2)
- 27: Low Cost Currency Conversion with DLR/DLR.U ETF (57)
- 21: New HELOC Rules and How it Affects Smith Manoeuvre Mortgages (22)
- 17: Dating & Money, Sustainable Landscaping, Tablet or Laptop, and More! (4)
- 16: How to Buy Stocks and Sell Shares on the Stock Market (43)
- 15: New Horizons for Seniors Program (0)
- 13: 6 Ways to Save Money on your Disney World Vacation (24)
- 08: How to File Your Rental Income Taxes (28)
- 03: 97 Month Car Loan, Lending Money To Friends and Family, Sustainable Yard Sales and More! (4)
- 01: How to Prevent Credit Card Fraud (14)
April 2013
- 29: Net Worth Update April 2013 (+0.92%) (11)
- 24: Canadian Youth Business Foundation Programs (0)
- 22: Timing the Market vs. Buy and Hold (104)
- 19: Giveaway Winners, Monthly Dividend Paying Stocks, Ally Replacement, Unlocked iPhone and More! (7)
- 17: Residential Property Assessment: How Much Is My Property Worth? (3)
- 15: Top 10 U.S. Dividend Growth Stocks for 2013 (14)
- 10: Canada Small Business Financing Program (5)
- 05: TurboTax (formerly QuickTax) Short Review and Giveaway (26)
- 03: Cashing Out Your Pension: The Small Benefit Rule (6)
- 01: Net Worth Update March 2013 (+2.19%) (25)
March 2013
- 27: Energy Efficiency Programs/Financial Incentives – Saskatchewan and Manitoba (0)
- 25: Budget 2013: Changes for Small Business Owners (8)
- 20: Energy Efficiency Programs/Financial Incentives – British Columbia (2)
- 18: Low Cost ETFs – Canadian Vanguard ETFs (40)
- 16: Investing for the Long Term – Historic Market Returns (29)
- 15: Free Seminar with Ed, Bye Bye Ally, Less is More with CRA (5)
- 11: What’s in My RRSP? (28)
- 06: Energy Efficiency Programs/Financial Incentives – Alberta and Newfoundland and Labrador (2)
- 04: Net Worth Update February 2013 (+1.15%) (38)
- 03: The American Express SPG (Starwood) Credit Card (39)
February 2013
- 27: How One Blogger Turned His Investments Around (41)
- 25: The Differences between Permanent and Term Insurance (31)
- 21: How to Calculate Pension Maximum Transfer Value (MTV) (5)
- 18: Smith Manoeuvre Portfolio – February 2013 (16)
- 13: Energy Efficiency Programs/Financial Incentives in Ontario (4)
- 11: Case Study: Figuring Out Your Optimal RRSP/TFSA Conbribution (10)
- 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
- 30: How to Search for and Claim an Unclaimed Balance (3)
- 23: Established Companies and Failed Products (14)
- 22: How Investing Taxes Work (Part 1 – Capital Gains) (129)
- 21: The Optimal RRSP/TFSA Contribution (7)
- 16: Important Pension Plan Changes for Ontario Members (4)
- 16: Calculating Your Adjusted Cost Base (ACB) (24)
- 14: How to Calculate Annual Investment Returns Using XIRR (44)
- 11: $100 Credit Card Freebie, Investment Returns for 2012, Cost-conscious Ways to Cut Calories, and More! (6)
- 09: Pension Basics: Defined Benefit Pension Plan Payout Formulas (6)
- 07: Canadian Funding Programs for Study and Work (0)
- 03: Top Stock Picks 2012 – Year End Results (11)
- 02: How to Live Frugally in B.C. (34)
December 2012
- 31: Net Worth Update December 2012 (+1.75%) – Year End Summary and Giveaway Winners (39)
- 27: Tax Considerations for Gifts (1)
- 21: US Stocks and Taxation, Asking for A Raise, Energy Efficient Appliances, and More! (3)
- 19: RESP Portfolio Update – December 2012 (31)
- 17: In 2013 the TFSA Contribution Limit Increases to $5500 (19)
- 12: Celebrating 6 Years of Million Dollar Journey – Over $3,000 in Prizes! (208)
- 10: How to Save Money In New York City – The Airport, Hotel Rooms, and Food. (11)
- 07: Successful Investor Reminder, Save money on Entertainment, Employment Benefits and More! (6)
- 05: Consumer Price Index (CPI): How Does It Affect Me? (37)
- 03: Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (4)
November 2012
- 30: Net Worth Update November 2012 (+1.04%) (12)
- 28: 4 Tips on Being Successful with your Online Education (0)
- 26: Retail Store Advertisement Strategies (3)
- 21: Not Retired Yet? Ignore the 4% Withdrawal Rule (19)
- 19: Emergency Fund: Does Everyone Really Need One? (23)
- 15: Managing DRIPs and SPPs, Value Village High-Pricing, Free Chequing Account Comparison, and More! (7)
- 07: How Layaway Plans Work (4)
- 05: The Pros and Cons of Insuring your Children (11)
- 02: Net Worth Update October 2012 (+1.36%) (5)
October 2012
- 31: Financial Security Comes from a Huge Nest Egg (136)
- 29: The Smart Cash Credit Card Changes for the Worse (48)
- 27: Ask the Readers: What’s in Your Wallet? (52)
- 26: Ally Canada’s Future, Cheap Halloween Treats, Employee Theft and More! (3)
- 22: Are You Ready to be a Landlord? (13)
- 17: Make the Most of Flexible Benefits (9)
- 15: How Labor Unions Work (10)
- 12: FREE Sony Internet Player w/ Google TV and Weekend Links! (8)
- 11: RBC and Shoppers Drug Mart Optimum…Debit Card? (4)
- 09: 5 Types of Insurance to Avoid (37)
- 03: Net Worth Update September 2012 (+1.84%) – The Unlikely Rally (18)
- 01: Top Stock Picks 2012 – Q3 Results (11)
September 2012
- 28: 2.25% 1-Year Fixed, 2.88% 5-Year Fixed Mortgage Promo and Links (11)
- 26: Save Money on Software Programs and Tools (17)
- 24: MORE Cash Back with MBNA Smart Cash Card (18)
- 19: Using Social Media to Keep Companies Accountable (12)
- 17: How Co-operative Housing Works (2)
- 12: When to Pay Back the Home Buyer’s Plan (15)
- 10: 6 Ways to Invest in Gold (37)
- 06: Student Debt: 8 Ways to be Debt-Free Sooner (17)
- 04: How Catastrophe Bonds Work (1)
August 2012
- 31: Net Worth Update August 2012 (+1.53%) – End of the Summer Rally? (12)
- 29: Saving Strategy: Quit Smoking (15)
- 27: 5 Lessons Learned as a First Time Home Buyer (10)
- 24: New Car Thinking, Dividend Stocks, Lending Money to Friends and More! (2)
- 22: Learn How to Haggle in 6 Easy Steps (8)
- 22: Credit Card Arbitrage I – How Does it Work? (43)
- 20: 30 Year Mortgages Are Better Than You Think (18)
- 15: Smith Manoeuvre Portfolio – August 2012 (26)
- 13: Death of Equities – Again? (29)
- 08: How to Write a Business Plan (4)
- 06: Reader Mail: ETFs vs No Load Mutual Funds and Starting a Financial Journey (11)
- 03: Giveaway Reminder, Stock Ratios, REITS and More! (3)
- 01: The Cost of Canadian Ivy League Schools (22)
July 2012
- 30: Net Worth Update July 2012 (+1.47%) – Market Bounce? (18)
- 27: The Beginner’s Guide to Saving & Investing for Canadians – Book Announcement and Giveaway (90)
- 25: Ways to Save Money while Attending University (4)
- 23: Dividend Investing Strategy – Invest through your Corporation (16)
- 18: Starting a Business? Here are the Four Business Types in Canada (2)
- 16: How Payday Loan Schemes Work (18)
- 13: Top 5 Holdings, Money Pit, Becoming a Trader and More! (5)
- 11: Escape these Unwanted Fees (8)
- 10: CIBC Investors Edge Review (28)
- 09: How Rent to Own Houses Work in Canada (33)
- 06: Top Stock Picks 2012 – Q2 Results (4)
- 04: The Benefits of Inflation (43)
- 02: It’s Not the Bear You See (14)
June 2012
- 29: Net Worth Update June 2012 (+1.69%) – Growth Chart Edition (11)
- 27: Investing In And Profiting From Smart Phone Companies (6)
- 25: New Canada Mortgage and Housing (CMHC) Mortgage Rules for 2012 (20)
- 20: Immigration and its Role in Society (26)
- 18: Getting the Biggest Bang for your Home Renovation Bucks when Selling (6)
- 15: Introverts and Extroverts, Building Assets, Bankruptcy and More! (2)
- 13: Spending Summer on a Budget (4)
- 11: The Cost of Ivy League Schools (35)
- 07: The Basics of Economics (4)
- 04: How Not to Move Back In With Your Parents – Book Review and Giveaway (72)
May 2012
- 31: Net Worth Update May 2012 (+0.66%) (9)
- 28: 6 Things to do Before a Job Interview (14)
- 24: Cut the Home Phone Line: Talk on the Phone for Less (23)
- 22: When is it Time to Find a New Job? (3)
- 18: Young Investors, Covered Calls, Stock Market Volatility and More! (4)
- 16: Top 5 Smartphone Apps to Save Money (6)
- 14: Smith Manoeuvre Portfolio – May 2012 (18)
- 11: $500k for Retirement, Top Financial Products for Canadians and More! (3)
- 09: Are you Ready to be a Homeowner? (18)
- 07: How to Get the Best Price on Car Rentals (12)
- 04: New Favorite Credit Cards, Making a Fortune, Mothers Day Gift Ideas and More! (5)
- 02: What is Venture Capital? (2)
April 2012
- 30: Net Worth Update April 2012 (+0.25%) (24)
- 25: Cut the Cable: Watch TV for Less (39)
- 23: Forex Scams (3)
- 20: Making a Million Bucks, Tax Fallacy, Life Balance and More (6)
- 18: A Primer on Rental Lease Agreements (6)
- 13: 3 Keys to Building Wealth Video (29)
- 11: Use Your Business to Pay for Personal Tax Deductible Expenses (16)
- 09: Canadian Tax Deductions and Tax Credits (5)
- 04: A Primer on the Pension Benefits Guarantee Fund (1)
- 02: Top Stock Picks 2012 – Q1 Results (4)
March 2012
- 30: Net Worth Update March 2012 (+0.98%) (13)
- 28: 10 Ways to Save Money on Groceries Without Coupons (34)
- 26: Preparing to become a Pet Owner (8)
- 23: TFSA Arbitrage, Trade Mental Hurdle, Evictions and More! (6)
- 21: A Primer on BRIC (9)
- 19: How Much Does a Tim Hortons Franchise Cost and Profit? (88)
- 14: MBNA Worldpoints Mastercard Review (18)
- 12: Managing Other People’s Money (11)
- 09: Free Sony E-Reader, StudioTax Review, Jean Chatzky and More! (9)
- 07: A Primer on Delisted Stocks (15)
- 05: How Testamentary Trusts Work (13)
- 02: Net Worth Update Feb 2012 (+1.91%) – Market Gains Edition (27)
February 2012
- 27: Scams of the Modern World – Pump and Dump, Software and Cold Calling (12)
- 22: The Joys and Pitfalls of Downsizing your Home (19)
- 20: The Effects of Reducing the Dividend Gross Up Amount (2012) (23)
- 17: Wealthy Barmaid, Groupon, Magazine Stocks and More (9)
- 15: Top 5 Asset Allocation Strategies (124)
- 13: How Leveraged Buyouts (LBOs) Work (4)
- 08: Scams of the Modern World – I (11)
- 06: Facebook IPO – Will You be Buying? (24)
- 01: Are Junk Bonds for You? (10)
January 2012
- 30: Net Worth Update Jan 2012 (+2.16%) – A Fresh Start! (42)
- 27: Last Chance for Newsletter Offer, Lost Decade, Mens Health and More (9)
- 25: Joining a Pension Plan? A Closer Look at PAs, PARs and PSPAs (2)
- 23: Reader Mail: New Graduate, TD e-Series, RRSP or Non-Reg? (21)
- 20: Financial Quackery Video (25)
- 18: A Primer on American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) (12)
- 16: The Basics of the Health Spending Account (20)
- 11: A Primer on (Market) Equity linked GICs (15)
- 09: Why I Don’t Use a Dividend ETF for my Leveraged Portfolio (43)
- 06: Attributes of a Successful Entrepreneur (12)
- 03: Top Stock Picks 2012 and Results (11)
December 2011
- 30: Net Worth Update Dec 2011 (+0.97%) – Year End Summary (20)
- 29: Smith Manoeuvre Portfolio – December 2011 (17)
- 28: Lifecycle Investing – The Benefits of Diversifying Across Time (30)
- 23: Anniversary Giveaway Winners and Christmas Links (11)
- 21: Ultrashort Term Bond Funds (4)
- 18: Why Cash is King (25)
- 14: Tax Considerations for Self-Employed People (16)
- 12: Net Worth Update Nov 2011 (+0.93%) – Santa Claus Rally? (13)
- 09: Anniversary Giveaway Reminder, Book Winner, GIC vs Mortgage and More (1)
- 08: Is my Defined Benefit Pension Safe? (22)
- 05: Celebrating 5 Years of Million Dollar Journey! (201)
- 02: Giveaway Reminder, Technical Analysis, Millionaire Teacher and More! (2)
November 2011
- 30: Company Stock Buybacks (11)
- 28: The Worried Boomer by Derek Foster – Book Review and Giveaway (171)
- 25: $50 ING Freebie, PRPP, Dividend Stocks and More.. (10)
- 23: Callable Guaranteed Investment Certificates (GIC) (11)
- 21: Ask the Readers: Is it possible to earn $90,000 in salary by age 30? (158)
- 18: Free Stuff for your Birthday, Annuities, Car Buying Lessons and More! (3)
- 16: 5 Reasons Why it’s Better to Rent than to Buy (38)
- 14: How to Calculate US Capital Gains Tax in a Non-Registered Account (19)
- 09: Canada Revenue Agency – Complaints, Disputes, and Taxpayer Relief (7)
- 07: Canada’s Most Expensive and Lowest Cost MBA Programs (22)
- 04: Free Coffee, Long Distance Plans, Market Timing and More (6)
- 02: Types of Business Models (6)
October 2011
- 31: Net Worth Update Oct 2011 (+2.66%) – Market Bottom? (16)
- 28: Pension Basics: Selecting a Form of Pension Payout (10)
- 26: How Leveraged ETFs Work (2)
- 24: How to Save Money at Costco (42)
- 21: Financial Planner Job Posting and Weekend Links (2)
- 19: Surviving a Divorce Financially (4)
- 17: ING Streetwise Mutual Funds Review (15)
- 14: Dividend Stocks, Tips for New Grads, Currency Hedging and More (0)
- 12: A Primer on Closed-end Funds (3)
- 10: A Tribute to Fraser Smith (7)
- 07: Mortgage Deal Reminder, Steve Jobs Speech, and Short Roundup (10)
- 05: Socially Responsible Investing (3)
- 03: Top Stock Picks 2011 – Q3 (7)
September 2011
- 30: Net Worth Update Sept 2011 (-0.64%) – The Volatility Continues (26)
- 28: What is a Pension Adjustment (PA)? (11)
- 26: Analyzing Financial Statements – Cashflow Statement (0)
- 23: Recession, Financial Freedom, Accumulating Wealth and More (3)
- 21: Capital One Aspire Cash World and Aspire Platinum Review (23)
- 19: Scotia iTrade Offers Commission Free ETFs! (10)
- 16: 3.18% 5-Year Fixed or P-0.75% Variable for MDJ Readers and Links (18)
- 12: Analyzing Financial Statements – The Income Statement (1)
- 09: Pension Basics: The Commuted Value (15)
- 07: Analyzing Financial Statements – The Balance Sheet (7)
August 2011
- 31: Net Worth Update August 2011 (-0.92%) – Market Correction Edition (11)
- 29: Fear of a False Factor is Favourable – II (Long Answer) (111)
- 26: Fear of a False Factor is Favourable – I (Short Answer) (19)
- 24: A Primer on Futures Contracts – II (2)
- 19: Smoked by the Market, Debt Free Life, Financial Stress and More! (5)
- 17: 5 Tips for Buying your Dream House in a Seller’s Market (21)
- 12: A Primer on Futures Contracts – I (4)
- 10: Top 5 Pension Myths (16)
- 08: POLL: Market Correction – Are You Buying, Selling, or Holding? (35)
- 05: Covered Call ETF Flaws (2)
- 03: Little-known Canadian Benefit Programs – IV (Veterans) (0)
- 01: Top US Dollar Credit Cards in Canada (26)
July 2011
- 29: Weekend Reading: US Debt Crisis, No Couch Potato and Frugal Living (6)
- 27: Net Worth Update July 2011 (+1.69%) – Rising Rates Edition (24)
- 26: Shopping in the U.S – Duty Free Allowances (39)
- 25: First-time Buyer Perspective: Getting Pre-Approved for a Mortgage (11)
- 20: Little-known Canadian Benefit Programs – III (Seniors) (1)
- 18: Estate Planning – Where is Your Money Going? (23)
- 15: Ways to Finance Your Real Estate Investment (1)
- 13: 6 Easy Ways to Reduce your Grocery Bill (34)
- 11: Why we Switched Our Cell Phone from Rogers to PC Mobile (46)
- 08: Another Market Crash, Needs and Wants, House Sold in 5 Days and More.. (10)
- 07: Little-known Canadian Benefit Programs – II (Disabilities) (8)
- 05: Top Stock Picks 2011 – Q2 Results (4)
- 04: Net Worth Update June 2011 (+1.50) (16)
June 2011
- 29: Little Known Canadian Benefit Programs – I (Learning Bond, CPP, Grants, NRC) (6)
- 27: How Key Stock Ratios Work (14)
- 24: How I Graduated from University Debt-Free (19)
- 22: Major Stock Market Indices (4)
- 20: How Much Does the Queen Make? (13)
- 17: Debt Pile, Surviving a Recession, Financial Advice Business and More (8)
- 15: A Primer on Money Market Funds (3)
- 13: How to Maximize Loyalty Reward Points (30)
- 10: Smith Manoeuvre Portfolio – June 2011 (19)
- 08: A Primer on Forex Trading (11)
- 06: Ask the Readers: Can One Save Too Much Money? (35)
- 03: Extra Cash, LinkedIn, Simple Retirement and More (7)
- 01: Technical Risk Ratios (6)
May 2011
- 30: Net Worth Update May 2011 (+1.18%) – Money is Moving Edition! (29)
- 23: Covered Call ETFs – HEX and ZWB (16)
- 20: Careers, Needs, Money Leaks and More (6)
- 18: Stock Chart Reversal Patterns – Wedge and Triple Tops (2)
- 16: How to Write Covered Call Options – A Step by Step Guide (48)
- 11: Stock Chart Reversal Patterns – Head and Shoulders (4)
- 09: Reader Question: Comparing MERs, Yield and Returns (5)
- 06: Book Winner and Weekend Reading (8)
- 04: Stock Chart Continuation Patterns – Triangles and Channels (9)
- 02: Financial Strategies for the New Stay at Home Parent (14)
April 2011
- 29: Net Worth Update April 2011 (+0.66%) – Middle Class Definition? (28)
- 27: Types of Stock Chart Patterns (8)
- 25: Top Small Business Credit Cards in Canada (12)
- 22: About to Acquire $1.8M, Rental Analysis, Budget Eating and More (5)
- 20: Children and Capital Gain in Cottage Country (24)
- 18: Free at 45 – Book Review and Giveaway (134)
- 15: Types of Stock Charts (10)
- 13: Financial Advice or Financial Quackery? (34)
- 11: Top Financial Products For Canadians (21)
- 08: Moolala Winners, TFSA Upgrade, Bond Lovers and More (3)
- 06: Four Money-induced Attributes to be Wary About (26)
- 04: Top Stock Picks 2011 – Q1 Results (16)
- 01: What is the Cheapest Thing You’ve Ever Done? (27)
March 2011
- 30: Net Worth Update March 2011 (+1.55%) (23)
- 28: Moolala Book Review and Giveaway (153)
- 25: 65 and No Money, Budget 2011 Charities, Yoga and More.. (10)
- 23: StudioTax Review (19)
- 23: Back to Basics: How Self Directed RRSP’s Work (30)
- 21: Canadians Buying Property in Florida – The Tax Issues (240)
- 16: Primer on Mutual Fund Fees – Ownership Fees (11)
- 14: Buying Foreclosures in Canada – The Process (10)
- 11: TurboTax Winners, Income Tax Deadline and Weekend Reading (5)
- 09: Why a Strong Loonie Doesn’t Mean Better Prices (27)
- 07: Painting a Room – DIY or Hire a Professional? (42)
- 04: Income Splitting and Permanent Life Insurance (18)
- 02: A Primer on Mutual Fund Fees – Sales Load (40)
February 2011
- 28: Net Worth Update February 2011 (+1.56%) (27)
- 25: TurboTax Giveaway, Oil Stocks, Groceries and More.. (5)
- 23: Identifying All Star Fund Managers II – Finding the All Stars (22)
- 21: Yield Chasing as an Investment Strategy? (16)
- 16: Identifying All Star Fund Managers I – Cross off the Bottom 90% (40)
- 11: Book Winners, Index Funds, Social Media and More (9)
- 09: A Primer on Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) Terminology (7)
- 08: Manulife ONE Mortgage Review (297)
- 07: Groupon Review – Is it Here to Stay? (40)
- 04: Converting a Principal Residence into a Rental Property – The Solution! (59)
- 02: Living without a TV (51)
January 2011
- 31: Net Worth Update January 2011 (+3.61) (28)
- 28: New Mortgage Rules, TFSA vs RRSP, Book Giveaway Reminder and More (6)
- 26: An Interview with Derek Foster (49)
- 24: The Idiot Millionaire by Derek Foster – Review and Giveaway (262)
- 21: Financial Goals for 2011 – What are Yours? (31)
- 19: Dollar Cost Averaging (DCA) vs Dollar Value Averaging (DVA) (24)
- 17: Opening a Bank Account for a Toddler (20)
- 14: Fixed Income, High Yield Stocks, Cleaning Your House and More (13)
- 12: Resisting Social Pressure (17)
- 10: 2010 Financial Goals Evaluation (15)
- 06: Why Low Interest Rates Are A Good Thing (31)
- 03: Top Stock Picks for 2011 – What Are Your Picks? (38)
- 02: Top Stock Pick Results from 2010 (10)
December 2010
- 31: Happy New Year and Weekend Links (10)
- 29: Net Worth Update Dec 2010 (+1.87%) – Year End Summary (31)
- 24: Happy Holidays and Giveaway Winners! (8)
- 22: Bah Humbug! : 3 Ways to Be More Like Scrooge (24)
- 17: iPod Giveaway Reminder and Weekend Links (6)
- 15: Lending Money to Friends (32)
- 13: Smith Manoeuvre Portfolio – December 2010 (33)
- 10: Ways to Buy Preferred Stocks – Primer on Preferred Stocks V (1)
- 08: How RRSP Withdrawals Work (15)
- 06: Celebrating 4 Years of Million Dollar Journey (608)
- 03: Wealthiest Canadians, Exit Equities, Infomercials and More (7)
- 01: Have You Forgotten That Stock Markets Go Up? (23)
November 2010
- 29: Net Worth Update November 2010 (+1.49%) (25)
- 26: Preferred Stock Selection Criteria – Primer on Preferred Stocks IV (4)
- 24: How we Paid off our Mortgage in 3 Years (100)
- 22: Moonjar Giveaway (59)
- 19: Buying Dividend Stocks, Mailing Deadline, Gold and More.. (6)
- 17: How Much Does a Year of Happiness Cost? (56)
- 15: Succession Planning of the Family Chief Financial Officer (CFO) (18)
- 12: The Types of Preferred Stocks – A Primer on Preferred Stocks III (3)
- 10: RRSP or TFSA with a Defined Benefit Pension? (27)
- 08: Ways to Save Money on Winter Tires (25)
- 05: RESP Book Winner and Weekend Reading (8)
- 03: Preferred Stocks vs. Bonds – A Primer on Preferred Stocks II (7)
- 01: Net Worth Update October 2010 (+1.78%) (46)
October 2010
- 29: Preferred vs. Common Stocks – A Primer on Preferred Stocks I (10)
- 25: Wealth Building Tips for New College/University Graduates (28)
- 22: Book Giveaway and Weekend Reading (6)
- 20: Tenant Demographics – Canadian Apartment Investment Conference (12)
- 18: The RESP Book – Review and Giveaway (122)
- 15: A Primer on Real Return Bonds (8)
- 13: 4 Critical Mistakes in Retirement Planning (23)
- 11: Poll Results: Reader Gross Income and Savings Rate (42)
- 09: 2.15% 1-Year Fixed Mortgage for MDJ Readers and Links (9)
- 08: Top Stock Picks 2010 Quarterly Update (Oct) (13)
- 06: Canadian Apartment Investment Conference – REIT Executive Panel (9)
- 04: Net Worth Update September 2010 (+2.06%) (26)
- 01: Interview with Greg Romundt, President and CEO of Centurion Apartment REIT – Part II (11)
September 2010
- 29: Interview with Greg Romundt, President and CEO of Centurion Apartment REIT – Part I (12)
- 27: Ways to Track your Spending (27)
- 24: Book Winner and Weekend Links (10)
- 22: A Primer on Corporate Bonds – III (Other Risks) (4)
- 20: POLL: What is your Gross Income and How Much do you Save? (57)
- 17: Ask the Readers: Living Paycheque to Paycheque? (63)
- 15: A Primer on Corporate Bonds – II (Credit Risk) (5)
- 13: Virtual Brokers Review (106)
- 10: Baby Steps, Obsessed with Money, House Poor and More.. (3)
- 08: Is your Life Insurance Policy about to Implode? (37)
- 06: Book Review and Giveaway: Rob Carrick’s Guide to What’s Good Bad and Downright Awful in Canadian Investments Today (160)
- 02: A Primer on Corporate Bonds – I (Credit Ratings) (8)
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)
- 27: Flipping Houses, Electric Cars, Market Roll Over and More (13)
- 26: The Downside of Owning REITs (14)
- 24: Landlord-Tenant Relationship (A Tenant’s Perspective) (13)
- 23: CPPIB and Highway 407 (21)
- 19: ING Direct Thrive vs PC Financial – Battle of Free Chequing Accounts (93)
- 17: Overseas Canadian Residents and Tax Returns (22)
- 17: ING Direct Review and $25 Referral (Orange Key) Bonus (70)
- 16: How to Save Money when Eating Out (21)
- 13: Case Study, Social Media, Credit Cards and More (9)
- 12: Why the Economy is Not Relevant to Investing (40)
- 10: The Myth of Positive Cash Flow (28)
- 09: How to Calculate the Dividend Payout Ratio (10)
- 06: Best of Million Dollar Journey – Summer Edition 2010 (6)
- 03: 8 Ways to Save Money in Europe (15)
- 02: Net Worth Update July 2010 (+1.49%) (21)
July 2010
- 30: Buying U.S Cars, Investments and Preparing for a Heat Wave (3)
- 28: Good News For Landlords & Investors (12)
- 27: Should University Students Contribute to an RRSP? (26)
- 26: A Primer on Bonds – II (Investing in Bonds) (18)
- 22: A Primer on Bonds – I (The Types of Bonds) (21)
- 20: Deciphering the Insurance Puzzle – II (Universal Life, Disability, Critical Illness) (29)
- 19: Deciphering the Insurance Puzzle – I (CMHC, Mortgage Life, and Term Life) (19)
- 16: World Cup, BP Oil Spill, Bill Miller and More (8)
- 14: Closet Indexers vs. Stock Pickers – Truly Active Managers Outperform (24)
- 13: Taking Vacations Can Make You Money? (12)
- 12: An Investment Loan and Excess Cash (41)
- 08: Learning the Hard Way and Being Ready to Learn (10)
- 06: Truly Active Managers Outperform – Being Different is Key (31)
- 05: Financial Goals Mid Year Update 2010 (23)
- 02: Budget, Famous Bankruptcies, TFSA Penalties and More (3)
June 2010
- 30: Net Worth Update June 2010 (+1.45%) (28)
- 29: Secure your Web Experience and Prevent Online Identity Theft (10)
- 28: Can British Petroleum (BP) Go Bankrupt? (16)
- 24: Landlord Math – Cap Rate and Return on Investment (44)
- 22: Ask the Readers: Increase in Canada Pension Plan (CPP)? (65)
- 21: Choosing between Higher Education, Loans and Family (23)
- 16: Smith Manoeuvre Portfolio Update – June 2010 (22)
- 14: REIT Analysis using Funds from Operations (FFO) (18)
- 11: BP Disaster, Drive-Ins, Vacations and More (10)
- 09: How to Attract the Best Tenants (9)
- 03: Negotiating 101 – Landlord Edition (13)
- 01: The Importance of Paying Attention to Financial Statements (13)
May 2010
- 31: Net Worth Update May 2010 (+2.67) – Sell in May and Go Away? (13)
- 28: Best of Blog Results and More Links (10)
- 27: Are You Financially Sexy? (9)
- 26: Residential vs. Commercial Real Estate Investment Comparison (14)
- 25: Using Put Options to Protect Your Portfolio (15)
- 21: Best of Money Blogs 2010: Vote for Million Dollar Journey! (11)
- 20: The Basics of Credit Reports (21)
- 19: Old Age Security and the OAS Clawback (13)
- 18: Mortgages that are Not Being Renewed (51)
- 17: The Cost of Maintaining the Perfect Lawn (37)
- 13: Save Money with VoIP (Voice over IP) (34)
- 11: The Art of Tenant Selection (38)
- 06: Owning Rental Property vs Owning REITs (63)
- 04: Lending Money through Kiva (21)
- 03: How the Age and Pension Amount Tax Credit Works (18)
- 02: Sunday Reading – RRSPs, Rebalancing, Greece and… (3)
April 2010
- 29: April 2010 Net Worth Update (+1.34%) – New Beginnings Edition (17)
- 28: Backing Up Your (Personal Finance) Data To The Cloud (37)
- 27: Top Platinum Credit Cards in Canada (26)
- 26: Smartphone/iPhone Plan Comparison (58)
- 22: Canadian Real Estate Board VS Competition Commissioner (41)
- 21: Case Study: Saving for an MBA Education (25)
- 20: Avoid the 5-Year Fixed Mortgage Trap (226)
- 19: Preparing for the Income Tax Deadline: Small Business/Rental Properties (11)
- 16: Shoppers Drug Mart, Clutter, Budgets and More (5)
- 15: Buying a Car at an Auto Auction (20)
- 14: The Secret World of Private Banking (21)
- 13: The Hot Water Tank Dilemma – Shrink Your Energy Bills (33)
- 12: Retirement Income ETF Portfolio (17)
- 08: The Fear of Money (33)
- 07: Smith Manoeuvre Portfolio Update – April 2010 (14)
- 06: The Business of Owning Income Properties (16)
- 03: Variable Rate (Prime-0.60%) Mortgage for MDJ Readers and Links (26)
- 02: Top Stock Picks 2010 Quarterly Update (April) (4)
- 01: How Big is Your Financial Safety Net? (27)
March 2010
- 31: March 2010 Net Worth Update (+2.03) (14)
- 30: Some Common Questions About Annuities (4)
- 29: In-Kind Transfers of Non-Registered Stocks to an RRSP/TFSA (12)
- 26: Another UFile Giveaway and Weekend Reading (63)
- 25: Wealth and Socioeconomic Class (25)
- 24: Making Money in Real Estate (44)
- 23: Aligning Your Dreams, Financial and Otherwise (13)
- 22: RESP Portfolio Update – March 2010 (22)
- 18: How Annuities Work (68)
- 17: Breaking Up is Hard to Do: Transitioning Well from One Job to Another (9)
- 16: Free iPhone Apps that Save You Money (Canadians) (23)
- 15: Capital Gains Tax Within a Corporation (33)
- 13: QuickTax, UFile Giveaway Winners & Links (8)
- 12: TFSA vs RRSP – Clawbacks & Income Tax on Seniors (77)
- 11: Life’s Lessons Are Not School Chemistry Chapters (25)
- 10: Your Worst Enemy When Investing in Stocks (29)
- 09: I Quit! 6 Signs It May be Time to Move On (21)
- 04: Is It Smart To Co-Sign for Your Child? (30)
- 02: To Succeed Financially, You Must Know Yourself (20)
- 01: Feb 2010 Net Worth Update (+1.54) (23)
February 2010
- 26: Platus Awards, Cheap Acts, Selling Wine and More Links (7)
- 25: 5 Ways to Reduce Financial Clutter (30)
- 24: How to Get FREE Manufacturers Coupons (20)
- 23: QuickTax Platinum Download Review and Giveaway (89)
- 22: 10 Ways to Save Money on a New Car (34)
- 19: RRSP Contribution Deadline and Giveaway Reminder (7)
- 18: Ignorant, Incompetent or Begrudging? (17)
- 17: New Mortgage Rules for Canadians (35)
- 16: UFile.ca Quick Review and Giveaway (150)
- 15: What My First Job Taught Me (29)
- 12: Rewards Credit Cards, DIY Will, and Bug Out Bag (8)
- 11: Money Saving Tips – Automotive Edition (29)
- 10: Spousal RRSP Loophole? (19)
- 09: A Frugal Valentine’s Day (21)
- 08: Roadside Assistance Comparison (75)
- 04: Six Common Myths about Stock Market Returns (51)
- 03: How I saved over 70% on my grocery bill (43)
- 02: Beware of the Upsell (56)
- 01: Tax Optimizing the Couch Potato Portfolio (26)
January 2010
- 29: Rental Properties, New ETFs, Allowance and More! (11)
- 28: Talking About Finances With Your Aging Parents … or Grown Kids (11)
- 27: Common Myths about Stock Market Risk (29)
- 26: Jan 2010 Net Worth Update (+4.43) (16)
- 25: Rethinking The Latte Factor® (47)
- 23: How Investing Taxes Work – Dividend Tax Credit and Interest (80)
- 21: How Risky is the Stock Market – The Quiz (44)
- 20: Claiming Extended Warranty with Your Credit Card (25)
- 19: 3 Ways Being Organized Can Save You Money (13)
- 18: Carnival of Personal Finance – Support Haiti Edition (22)
- 15: Haiti Earthquake Relief – How You Can Help! (42)
- 14: Catching up on RESP Contributions/CESG (10)
- 13: My Financial Goals for 2010 (40)
- 12: Workplace Culture Shock: Adjusting to a New Company Culture (22)
- 11: Book Review and Giveaway: Your Money Ratios (104)
- 08: Dogs of the Dow, Diapers, Debt and More (8)
- 07: Financial Values: Spending More & Spending Less (20)
- 06: 2009 Financial Goals Evaluation (19)
- 04: Tuition, Education, Textbook and Student Loan Tax Credit (43)
- 02: Top 4 Stock Picks for 2010 (23)
- 01: 2009 Stock Picks Competition Results (4)
December 2009
- 31: Dec 2009 Net Worth Update (+2.11%) – Year End Summary (33)
- 30: Case Study: Mark the IT Contractor (20)
- 29: 8 Financial Resolution Ideas for 2010 (19)
- 25: Happy Holidays from Million Dollar Journey (4)
- 22: MDJ 3rd Anniversary Giveaway Winners (9)
- 21: Tooth Fairy Economy (31)
- 17: Smith Manoeuvre Update December 2009 (15)
- 15: Charitable Contributions: Deciding Where to Give (34)
- 15: The Smith Manoeuvre – Q&A (553)
- 14: How to Avoid or Reduce Bank Fees (33)
- 12: Write for Million Dollar Journey (3)
- 11: Giveaway Reminder and Weekend Reading (11)
- 09: Selling Hope: The Ethics of Lottery Tickets (62)
- 08: Celebrating 3 Years of Million Dollar Journey: Day 2 (268)
- 07: Celebrating 3 Years of Million Dollar Journey (55)
- 03: Financial Pet Peeves (59)
- 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)
- 28: Basics of Investing, Carnival, and 6 Figure Income! (11)
- 26: Unlimited Chequing Accounts in Canada (69)
- 25: Case Study: Retirement Soon, RRSP or Mortgage? (27)
- 24: 3 Principles of Successful Investors Part 2 (11)
- 23: How Car Lease Payments are Calculated (17)
- 19: 3 Principles of Successful Investors Part 1 (26)
- 17: A Little Food Planning Goes a Long Way (25)
- 16: EI Benefits for the Self Employed (27)
- 15: Currency Conversion, Wills and Deals – Nov 15, 2009 (6)
- 12: Limiting Beliefs about Money (31)
- 10: Top Low-Cost Canadian DRIP Stocks Ranked by Yield, Dividend Growth and Discounts (53)
- 09: Losing My Wallet (21)
- 07: Best of Million Dollar Journey Oct 2009 (4)
- 05: Why Canadians Don’t Redeem Coupons (29)
- 04: Funding Your Childs Post Secondary Education (39)
- 03: When Money Doesn’t Matter (54)
- 02: Adding (non borrowed) Cash to a Leveraged Portfolio (27)
October 2009
- 30: Book Giveaway, Variable Discount and Weekend Links (16)
- 29: The Dreadful Bill Collector – How to Handle Them (25)
- 28: Oct 2009 Net Worth Update (+1.58%): Halloween Edition (20)
- 27: What’s Your Currency? (29)
- 26: SUPER TRADER – Book Review and Giveaway (18)
- 23: Prime – 0.25% for MDJ Readers and Weekend Links (12)
- 22: Tips for Buying and Selling on Kijiji (or Craigslist) (31)
- 21: Proposed TFSA Changes (26)
- 20: Why Don’t Most Financial Planners Plan Finances? (52)
- 19: Prepaid Mastercard and Visa Credit Card Comparison Canada (47)
- 17: Book Winners and Weekend Reading – Oct 17, 2009 (10)
- 15: Who Pays? The Delicate Balance of Dating and Money (43)
- 14: How Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) Works (25)
- 13: What I Like About Kijiji (38)
- 09: Best of Million Dollar Journey: Sept 2009 (2)
- 08: Does Your Advisor have Your Best Interest at Heart? (40)
- 07: The Secret Language of Money – Book Review and Giveaway (190)
- 06: Trick or Treat: Creating a Frugal Halloween (18)
- 05: Federal Politician Salaries – Higher Than You Think (50)
- 04: Stock Picks for 2009 Quarterly Update (Oct) (7)
- 01: TFSAs, Self Control and Your Future Self (65)
September 2009
- 30: Sept 2009 Net Worth Update (+2.78%) – Pension Buy Back Edition (21)
- 29: Scotia Momentum Cash Back Visa Review (37)
- 28: Car Leasing Tip – Increase Your Security Deposit (30)
- 26: High Risk TFSA, Financial Rules of Thumb and More (9)
- 24: None of My Business (35)
- 23: Making Tax Installment Payments (14)
- 22: What’s Important About Money to You? (29)
- 21: Creating Super Human Kids (60)
- 18: Sucker Rally, Monavie, Debt Free and More (2)
- 17: Don’t Be Afraid of Finances – Just simplify them (20)
- 16: Small Business Banking Account Comparison (53)
- 15: 8 Ways to Simplify Christmas (21)
- 14: Lessons Learned from the Dragons Den (Shark Tank) (24)
- 11: First Home, Budget Spreadsheets, Gold and More (11)
- 10: Taking Baby Steps Towards Financial Goals (25)
- 09: Canadian Bank Accounts for Kids (30)
- 08: How to Setup a Corporation in Canada (22)
- 04: Best of Million Dollar Journey: August 2009 (3)
- 03: Converting a Principal Residence into a Rental Property (67)
- 02: MBNA SPG Credit Card Discontinued? (35)
- 01: Money and Dating: Finding Someone with Similar Financial Goals (31)
August 2009
- 31: August 2009 Net Worth Update (+1.70%) (27)
- 28: Weekend Reading – August 28, 2009 (10)
- 27: Flipping Houses for Profit (42)
- 26: The Trouble with Reward Points (43)
- 25: How Canada Savings Bonds and Canada Premium Bonds Work (12)
- 24: Lifestyle Inflation (19)
- 21: Weekend Reading – August 21, 2009 (7)
- 20: How to Save Money on Travel (29)
- 19: Direxion Triple Leverage ETF’s (20)
- 18: What is a GIC and is it Something I Want? (24)
- 14: Weekend Reading – August 14, 2009 (7)
- 13: In Need of Advice: Buying a House and Selling Ours to a Friend? (68)
- 12: Case Study: High Income and Consumer Debt Free (37)
- 11: Smith Manouevre Portfolio August 2009 – Where is the Correction? (37)
- 10: Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) and GIS Clawback (52)
- 07: Best of Million Dollar Journey: July 2009 (4)
- 06: Asking Why: The Purpose Behind your Financial Goals (21)
- 04: Currency Exchange – Getting the Best Deal (54)
- 03: Pros and Cons of Taking Over a Car Lease (29)
- 02: Sunday Links – August 2, 2009 (0)
July 2009
- 31: Weekend Reading Twitter Edition: July 31, 2009 (12)
- 30: July 2009 Net Worth Update (+1.75%): Big Home Expenses (24)
- 29: Case Study: Financial Priorities (53)
- 28: How to Pay off Debt: Lowest Balance or Highest Interest First? (33)
- 27: Buying a Car from the U.S – The Pros/Cons and Process (25)
- 24: Best of Blogs Results and BNN! (10)
- 23: Buying a Car – The Research (50)
- 22: To RESP or Not: Should we be funding our children’s higher education? (57)
- 21: Tax Strategy: Dividend Sprinkling (24)
- 20: Case Study: Young and Cash Rich (48)
- 17: Stockpiling, Ponzi Schemes and Other Links – July 17, 2009 (11)
- 16: Financial Regrets (34)
- 15: Frugal Tip: Make Your Own Wine II – The Process (19)
- 14: Frugal Tip: Make Your Own Wine I – An Introduction (29)
- 13: Big Bank Monthly Income Fund Comparison (42)
- 10: Happier Book Winners and Best of MDJ: June 2009 (5)
- 09: Radically Frugal (94)
- 08: How to Organize Your Garage (19)
- 07: Money Lessons Learned from Monopoly (19)
- 06: Tax Deductible Mortgage Plan (TDMP) – Worth It? (61)
- 05: Stock Picks for 2009 Quarterly Update (July) (15)
- 03: Blogger Poll and Weekend Links – July 3, 2009 (9)
- 02: Common Q & A about Financial Coaching (27)
- 01: June 2009 Net Worth Update (+2.12%): Car Shopping Edition (27)
June 2009
- 30: Book Review and Giveaway: Happier (170)
- 29: Best of Blogs 2009: Vote for Million Dollar Journey! (14)
- 26: Rules of Wall Street Book Winners and Links – June 26, 2009 (8)
- 25: Individual Pension Plan (IPP) – An RRSP for the Affluent (10)
- 24: Budgeting Simplified (20)
- 23: Worst Case Scenario – How Long Will Your Savings Last? (29)
- 22: Retired at 31: The Interview (14)
- 19: More Free Trading Videos and Weekend Reading – June 19, 2009 (9)
- 18: Lessons Learned on Taboo Subjects (15)
- 17: Smith Manoeuvre Portfolio June 2009 – The Rally Continues! (40)
- 16: Book Review and Giveaway: The Seven Rules of Wall Street (93)
- 15: Retired at 31: An Early Retirement Story (43)
- 12: Book Winners and Best of May 2009 (4)
- 11: High End Chequing Account Comparison (47)
- 10: The Prepaid Funeral: Advantages & Disadvantages (35)
- 09: RRSP Lifelong Learning Plan (LLP) (11)
- 05: Weekend Reading – June 5, 2009 (10)
- 04: Wealth Strategy: Offer More Value! (18)
- 03: 8 Ways to Keep Your Kids Busy this Summer Without Going Broke (13)
- 02: Book Review and Giveaway: 397 Ways to Save Money (210)
May 2009
- 29: Free Flight Deadline and Weekend Reading (12)
- 28: May 2009 Net Worth Update: Mortgage Pay Down Edition (+5.32%) (35)
- 27: Finding Your Passion (29)
- 26: Leveraged RRSP vs The Smith Manoeuvre (28)
- 25: Consumer Tip: Scanning Code of Practice (59)
- 22: Broker Survey and Weekend Reading – May 22, 2009 (15)
- 21: Case Study: 60 Years Old, Lots of Cash, No Portfolio – The Portfolio (31)
- 20: Case Study: 60 Years Old, Lots of Cash, No Portfolio – The Income (36)
- 15: Best of Million Dollar Journey April 2009 (12)
- 14: Reader Mail: What to do with $5,000? (49)
- 13: Money For Nothing: And Your Stocks for FREE – Book Review (22)
- 12: Investment Strategies II – Active Investing (15)
- 11: Investment Strategies I – Index Investing (19)
- 08: Weekend Reading – Personal Finance Books, Stocks and CPP (7)
- 07: Should You Break Your Mortgage For a Lower Rate? (42)
- 06: Defined Benefit Pension vs Defined Contribution Pension (36)
- 04: The State of Canadian Family Finances – 2008 (45)
- 01: Weekend Reading – April 30, 2009 (7)
April 2009
- 30: April 2009 Net Worth Update: Bull Market? (+4.12%) (30)
- 29: 7 Ways Saving Money is like Losing Weight (22)
- 28: Charitable Donations – Within a Corporation or Personal? (17)
- 27: The Costco Debate – Thoughts and Tips (47)
- 24: Tax Deadline 2009, Another Rate Drop and Weekend Reading – April 24, 2009 (15)
- 23: Dividend Payout Timing for the Monthly Cashflow (19)
- 22: Do You Plan to Leave Anything Behind? (30)
- 21: Smith Manoeuvre Portfolio April 2009 – The Turning Point? (45)
- 20: My Million Dollar Journey – Some Lessons Learned (16)
- 17: Forum Winners and Best of March 2009 (6)
- 16: Is it Time to Switch to a Fixed Rate Mortgage? (53)
- 15: How to Claim Your Home Office (42)
- 14: Primer on Mortgage Investment Corporations (MICs) (40)
- 13: The 80/20 Rule and How it Applies to You (22)
- 12: Sunday Reading – April 12, 2009 (2)
- 10: Forum Giveaway and Weekend Reading (9)
- 09: Ask the Readers: Is Organic Food Worth it? (61)
- 08: Saving Strategy: Bank your Raises/Extra Income (27)
- 07: Poll: Have We Found a Market Bottom Yet? (37)
- 06: How to Hedge Against High Inflation (22)
- 05: Stock Competition 2009 Quarterly Update (April) and $1000 Giveaway! (11)
- 03: Announcing Canadian Money Forum (and Giveaway) (28)
- 02: Technical Analysis Basics: Support and Resistance (29)
- 01: 6 Ways to Lower Your Phone Bill (37)
March 2009
- 31: March 2009 Net Worth Update: Market Rally Edition (+1.92%) (29)
- 30: Ask the Readers: Is Your Home an Investment? (45)
- 27: Big Oil Merger, Sales Taxes and Weekend Reading (9)
- 26: Irrational Pessimism? (54)
- 25: The Purpose of Money (25)
- 24: Smith Manoeuvre and Filing Income Tax (16)
- 20: Another QuickTax Giveaway and Weekend Links (30)
- 18: How Capital Cost Allowance Works (CCA) (62)
- 17: It’s a Great Time to Buy Your First House (82)
- 15: How Flow Through Shares Work! (32)
- 13: Best of Million Dollar Journey: February 2009 (3)
- 12: Rental Properties – To incorporate or not to incorporate… (37)
- 10: American Express Business Gold – Free Flight for Signing Up! (38)
- 09: The Great Homeowner Bailout (17)
- 06: Book Winner, Twitter, Rate Drop and Weekend Reading (12)
- 05: Feb 2009 Net Worth Update (-2.29%): Landlord No Longer Edition (20)
- 04: Frugal Tip: Sleep on it (23)
February 2009
- 28: Ask the Readers: Smith Manoeuvre Advisors? (60)
- 27: QuickTax Winners, Book Giveaway, and Weekend Links (8)
- 26: The Frugal Dog – The Cost of Dog Ownership (72)
- 25: Smith Manoeuvre Portfolio – Feb 2009 (25)
- 24: Pilgrimage to Warren Buffett’s Omaha – Book Review and Giveaway (149)
- 23: Holding a Mortgage within an RRSP (80)
- 20: Free Business Cards, QuickTax Giveaway and Weekend Reading (14)
- 19: RRSP Tip: Carry Forward Your RRSP Tax Deduction (55)
- 18: The New Retirement Book Review and Discussion (21)
- 17: How to Get Free HDTV (in Canada) (57)
- 16: QuickTax Online Review and Giveaway! (184)
- 13: Best of Million Dollar Journey: January 2009 (5)
- 12: Yours, Mine, and Ours – Deciding Who Pays the Bills (57)
- 11: RESP Portfolio Update – Feb 2009 (15)
- 10: How to Take Advantage of the Market After the Crash of 2008 (60)
- 09: International Dividend ETF’s (28)
- 06: Book Winner and Weekend Links – Feb 6, 2009 (7)
- 05: Can You Invest Solely in ETF’s? (15)
- 04: Protect Your Savings: CDIC and CIPF Explained (17)
- 03: Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) – How should we use it? (33)
- 02: January 2009 Net Worth Update (+2.94%) (23)
January 2009
- 30: More Online Backup Software, Book Winners and Weekend Reading (12)
- 29: The Lipson Case Outcome and The Implication for the Smith Manoeuvre (29)
- 27: Federal Budget 2009: Home Renovation Tax Credit/Deduction/Refund and More (54)
- 27: No Hype – The Straight Goods on Investing Your Money: Book Review and Giveaway (173)
- 26: Income Trust Distributions and Taxation (28)
- 23: Free Online Backups and Weekend Reading (21)
- 22: Important Dividend Dates – Ex and Cum Dividend (15)
- 21: 8 Fundamental Money Lessons for Kids (29)
- 20: Rich Brother Rich Sister Book Review and Giveaway (131)
- 19: 6 Reasons Why Recessions are a Good Thing! (33)
- 17: Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) (236)
- 15: The Mail Bag: Dividend Question and Strategy (19)
- 14: High Interest Tax Free Savings Accounts (TFSA) (83)
- 13: 9 Ways I Reduced My Taxes Last Year (34)
- 12: Using Flow Through Shares to Maximize Your Charitable Donations (10)
- 09: Weekend Reading – January 9, 2009 (9)
- 08: My Financial Goals for 2009 – What are Yours? (43)
- 07: Case Study: Paul and Melanie Want to Buy a House (71)
- 06: 2008 Financial Goals Report Card (22)
- 05: How We Feed Our Family of Four on $100 a Week (29)
- 02: Best of Million Dollar Journey: 2008 Edition (3)
- 01: Stock Picking Competition for 2009 – My 4 Stock Picks (15)
December 2008
- 31: December 2008 Net Worth Update (-0.45%) (18)
- 30: Smith Manoeuvre Portfolio – Dec 2008 (15)
- 29: How Registered Retirement Income Funds (RRIF) Work (10)
- 24: Contest Winners and Happy Holidays! (5)
- 23: Seven Real Estate Myths Busted Wide Open (22)
- 22: Frugal Tip: Use a Credit Card (41)
- 19: Giveaway, Holiday Schedule and Weekend Reading (3)
- 18: Frugal Recipe: Protein Packed Chilli (14)
- 16: 150+ Ways to Save Money Over the Holidays (18)
- 15: Earn More than You Spend (39)
- 14: Sunday Reading – Dec 14, 2008 (1)
- 12: Giveaway, BCE and Weekend Highlights (12)
- 11: Do You Leave Cash Tips? (30)
- 10: Saving Energy with a Heat Pump (37)
- 09: Frugal Tip: Buy Quality for the Long Term (31)
- 08: Celebrating 2 Years of Million Dollar Journey (277)
- 05: Best of Million Dollar Journey: Nov 2008 (2)
- 04: Reduce your Taxes by Claiming your Capital Loss (48)
- 03: What Have I Learned from this Bear Market? (27)
- 02: The Frugal Billionaires (30)
- 01: November 2008 Net Worth Update (-1.59%) (26)
November 2008
- 28: Rewards Credit Cards, Book Winner and Money Links (13)
- 27: Moonjar Giveaway! (103)
- 26: Teaching Children about Money with The Moonjar (17)
- 25: Ask the Readers: Advice during a Bear Market? (29)
- 24: The Cash Flow Dam (Cash Damming) Explained (128)
- 21: Canadian Tire Gift Cards, Tip’d and Weekend Links (9)
- 20: Common Job Interview Questions (19)
- 19: Job Interview Tips (18)
- 18: Book Review and Giveaway: Killing Sacred Cows (153)
- 17: Wealth Tip: Learn the Art of Delayed Gratification (10)
- 14: More Stock Trading Videos and Super Weekend Reading (8)
- 13: Top 4 Tax Free Savings Account Strategies (80)
- 12: Leveraged Investing and Prime Interest Rates (15)
- 10: Top 7 Financial Tips for Newlyweds (28)
- 07: Best of Million Dollar Journey – October 2008 Edition (6)
- 06: TFSA Contribution Room (119)
- 05: Millionaires Corner: QCash’s Portfolio Holdings (26)
- 04: Teaching Kids about Money – Oprah Again (22)
- 03: A Primer on Reverse Mortgages (22)
October 2008
- 31: Weekend Reading – Halloween Edition (4)
- 30: October 2008 Net Worth Update (-0.26%) (27)
- 29: Smith Manoeuvre Portfolio – October 2008 (26)
- 28: Upcoming Tax Free Savings Accounts (TFSA) (76)
- 27: A Lower Dollar – How Does it Affect You? (24)
- 24: Free Stock Trading Tools, Scam Alert, and Weekend Links (11)
- 23: Holding Corporations: What are they and Are they for me? (9)
- 22: Reader Mail: 24 and Clueless (Rent vs. Buy) (36)
- 21: Warren Buffett says “Buy American” (22)
- 20: Value Investing like Benjamin Graham (21)
- 19: Sunday Reading – Oct 19, 2008 (0)
- 17: Weekend Links – Oct 17, 2008 (5)
- 16: Frugal Tip: Give Yourself an Allowance (45)
- 15: ING Direct TFSA – $25 Referral/Orange Key Bonus Code (31)
- 14: How I Lost $200K Without Losing Any Sleep (21)
- 12: Book Giveaway Winner and Thanksgiving Links – Oct 12, 2008 (0)
- 10: Airline Fuel Surcharges, Economy, and Weekend Reading – (6)
- 09: The Smith Maneouvre during a Market Crash (45)
- 08: Doctor (Physician) Salaries – Not as High as You Think (195)
- 07: Book Review and Giveaway: When Markets Collide (67)
- 06: Divorce – A Wealth Killer (29)
- 05: Sunday Links – Oct 5, 2008 (0)
- 03: Best of Million Dollar Journey: Sept 2008 (6)
- 02: Using Universal Life Insurance with Corporations (32)
- 01: Is it a Recession? (18)
September 2008
- 30: September 2008 Net Worth Update (+0.34%) (15)
- 29: Real Estate Crash in Canada? (117)
- 28: Sunday Links – Sept 28, 2008 (1)
- 26: Weekend Reading – Sept 26, 2008 (9)
- 25: Reader Mail: Career in Financial Services? (15)
- 24: Proposed Carbon Tax – The Green Shift (55)
- 23: Sell Stock to Pay Down Debt? (16)
- 22: 8 Essential Infant Baby Toys (24)
- 21: Sunday Links – Sept 21, 2008 (0)
- 19: Weekend Reading – Sept 19, 2008 (11)
- 18: Millionaire’s Corner: Real Estate – My first foray into investing (10)
- 17: The Choice Between Daycare and Staying at Home (55)
- 16: Canadian Online DVD Rental Comparison (36)
- 15: Choosing a Baby Daycare Center – 10 Questions to Ask (22)
- 12: Market Correction, Web Hosting and Weekend Reading – Sept 12, 2008 (14)
- 11: Enough Wealth? (27)
- 10: Building a Home Entertainment Center – The TV (45)
- 09: What is considered savings? (21)
- 07: Contest Winner, Interest Rates and Money – Sept 7, 2008 (0)
- 05: Best of Million Dollar Journey: August 2008 (2)
- 04: A Peek into a Millionaire’s Account Structure (13)
- 03: A Breakdown of My Expenses (35)
- 02: Book Review and Giveaway: Work The System (93)
August 2008
- 31: Labour Day Weekend Roundup – Aug 31, 2008 (6)
- 29: August 2008 Net Worth Update (+1.27%) (32)
- 28: Smith Manoeuvre Portfolio – August 2008 (22)
- 27: 4 Reasons Why Index Investing May Not Be for You (56)
- 26: Should I Withdraw from RRSP’s to Pay Credit Card Debt? RRSP Withholding Tax Explained! (61)
- 25: Top 10 Foodie Millionaires (13)
- 24: Sunday Reading – August 24, 2008 (0)
- 22: No Fee Banking, Cheap Books and Roundup – Aug 22, 2008 (11)
- 21: Reader Question: How Does Investment Withholding Tax Work? (18)
- 20: The Psychology of Money (13)
- 19: Private Canadian Corporations and Taxes – Scenarios (24)
- 18: Private Canadian Corporations and Taxes – The Basics (20)
- 16: Saturday Money Links – August 16, 2008 (1)
- 15: Carnivals, News, and Costco – Aug 15, 2008 (6)
- 14: The Million Dollar Journey and Defined Benefit Pensions: Are You There Already? (8)
- 13: Why You Need a Will and The Basics of Estate Planning (13)
- 12: The Difference Between Good Debt and Bad Debt (35)
- 11: Cash Back Mortgages are a Bad Idea (61)
- 08: Best of Million Dollar Journey: July 2008 (5)
- 07: Frugal Tip: Write it Down (31)
- 06: Ask the Readers: How have higher gas prices affected you? (27)
- 05: MoneySense Magazine Net Worth Milestones (29)
- 03: Sunday Morning Reading – August 3, 2008 (1)
- 01: Book Winner, Another $25 Gift Card Giveaway, and Weekend Reading – August 1, 2008 (7)
July 2008
- 31: July 2008 Net Worth Update (+0.54%) (17)
- 30: $1.8 Million Net Worth – How I Got From There to Here (16)
- 29: How Stock Margin Works – The Basics (9)
- 28: Mid Year Investment Portfolio Checkup 2008 (36)
- 25: Weekend Reading – July 25, 2008 (3)
- 24: Peak Oil or Oil Bubble? – The Oil Bubble Argument (34)
- 23: Peak Oil or Oil Bubble? – The Peak Oil Argument (11)
- 22: Book Review and Giveaway: The Answer (76)
- 21: The GM/Chevy Volt – The Future of Green Vehicles? (21)
- 20: Sunday Reading – July 21, 2008 (1)
- 18: E-Trade, Seat Sales and Weekend Reading – July 18, 2008 (10)
- 16: Visa Infinite Credit Cards (40)
- 15: Oprah, Suze Orman, and Debt! (48)
- 14: Disability Insurance Feature – Return of Premium (20)
- 11: Weekend Reading – July 11, 2008 (7)
- 10: Risk Management via Insurance – Critical Illness Insurance (19)
- 08: BCE – A Buying Opportunity? (27)
- 07: How to Improve Your Credit Score (28)
- 04: Best of Million Dollar Journey: June 2008 (7)
- 03: Risk Management via Insurance – Disability Insurance (22)
- 02: The Longterm Cost of Higher Management Expense Ratios (MER’s) (27)
- 01: Ask the Readers: What does Retirement Mean to You? (19)
June 2008
- 30: June 2008 Net Worth Update (+2.09%) (10)
- 30: Smith Maneouvre Portfolio – June 2008 (28)
- 28: More Weekend Reading – June 28, 2008 (1)
- 27: Weekend Reading – June 27, 2008 (8)
- 26: Risk Management via Insurance – Life Insurance (14)
- 26: Risk Management via Insurance – A Definitive Guide (5)
- 25: RBS Predicts a Global Market Crash (27)
- 24: Ask the Readers: Favorite Discount Brokerage? (13)
- 23: Top 10 Ways to Save Money in University/College (22)
- 20: Weekend Reading – June 20, 2008 (1)
- 19: Cats in the Cradle, Money, and Family (29)
- 18: Apple iPhone 3G Coming to Canada! (30)
- 17: Double Your Market Exposure with Horizons BetaPro ETFs (21)
- 14: More Weekend Reading – June 14, 2008 (0)
- 13: Book Winner, News and Weekend Reading (8)
- 12: Reader Mail: Beginner Trader (11)
- 11: The Opportunity Cost of Having an Emergency Fund (17)
- 10: Book Review and Giveaway: The Intelligent Portfolio (88)
- 09: Hybrid vs. Gasoline Vehicle Comparison – Are Hybrid Vehicles Worth it? (96)
- 06: Best of Million Dollar Journey: May 2008 (1)
- 05: Airline Fuel Surcharges (20)
- 04: How to Open a TD e-Series (e-Funds) RESP Account (55)
- 03: Fundamental vs Regular Index Funds/ETF’s (7)
- 02: Fundamental Index Funds/ETF’s – The Basics (12)
May 2008
- 31: More Weekend Reading – May 31, 2008 (0)
- 30: Another Giveaway, Cheap Books and Weekend Reading – May 30, 2008 (4)
- 29: May 2008 Net Worth Update (+3.12%) (23)
- 28: Smith Manoeuvre Portfolio – May 2008 (29)
- 27: Your Money Personality (8)
- 26: Saving Strategy: Ask for a Discount (19)
- 23: Overbought Oil and Weekend Reading (12)
- 22: The High Cost of the Manulife One Mortgage (157)
- 21: Why your Retirement Account is NOT an Emergency Fund (12)
- 20: Book Review: The 10 Biggest Investment Mistakes Canadians Make and How to Avoid Them (4)
- 19: Nortel Litigation Settlement (14)
- 16: Book Giveaway Winner, New Poll, and Weekend Reading (6)
- 15: How Return OF Capital Works (33)
- 14: Reader Mail: How Do I Reduce Investment Fees? (9)
- 13: Book Review and Giveaway: Does Your Bag Have Holes? (48)
- 12: Hedge Against Your Bills by Owning the Company (15)
- 09: Welcome to the New Server! (4)
- 09: Book Winner, Server Change and Weekend Reading (6)
- 08: Personal Finance Across Borders I – Retirement Accounts (20)
- 07: Book Review and Giveaway: The House Flipping Answer Book (64)
- 06: Million Dollar Journey on GlobeInvestor.com! (15)
- 06: MoneyTalk LIVE with TD Waterhouse II (8)
- 05: MoneyTalk LIVE with TD Waterhouse I (1)
- 02: Best of Million Dollar Journey: April 2008 (10)
- 01: The RESP Strategy (73)
April 2008
- 30: April 2008 Net Worth Update (+1.65%) (18)
- 29: Smith Manoeuvre Portfolio – April 2008 (30)
- 28: Financial Infidelity – The Leading Cause of Divorce? (34)
- 26: Weekend Reading – April 26, 2008 (0)
- 25: Rates Cuts, New Look, and Other Links (27)
- 24: Getting Organized for Tax Season (19)
- 23: Ask the Readers: Giving Money as a Gift, How Much? (50)
- 22: Frugal Recipe: Beef Stew (9)
- 21: The Equity Collar – A Risk Reduction Strategy (16)
- 18: The Star, Twitter and More Reading (10)
- 17: The KISS Principle (7)
- 15: Having a Newborn – Getting Down to Business (22)
- 14: New Car every 10 years or Used Car every 5? (65)
- 12: Weekend Reading – April 12, 2008 (2)
- 11: The Restaurant Blogger and Winners of Book Giveaway (5)
- 10: TFSA vs. RRSP – Best Retirement Vehicle? (57)
- 09: The Best Time to Start is Now (17)
- 08: Tradefreedom Discount Brokerage Review (95)
- 07: Income Property Financing for New Investors (32)
- 05: Money Writers and Weekend Reading (8)
- 04: Best of Million Dollar Journey: March 2008 (2)
- 03: Book Giveaway: Every Family’s Business (33)
- 01: Book Review: Every Family’s Business (10)
March 2008
- 31: March 2008 Net Worth Update: (+1.17%) (8)
- 28: Winner and Weekend Reading – March 28, 2008 (8)
- 27: Differences in Non-Refundable Tax Credits and Tax Deductions (22)
- 26: Saving Strategy: Avoid Upgrading Your Housing (46)
- 25: Sustainability, Sustainable Development, and Financial Health (7)
- 24: Carnival of Personal Finance # 145: Baby Education Edition (38)
- 22: Hosting the Carnival of Personal Finance (3)
- 21: Weekend Reading – March 21, 2008 (9)
- 20: Informal In-Trust Accounts (13)
- 19: How Exposed is the Smith Manoeuvre to the Lipson Case? (19)
- 18: Book Giveaway: Rich Dad’s Increase your Financial IQ (65)
- 17: Book Review: Rich Dad’s Increase Your Financial IQ (23)
- 14: Weekend Reading – March 14, 2008 (5)
- 13: Frugal Recipe: Cooking a Whole Chicken (32)
- 11: Book Review and Giveaway: Fast Profits in Hard Times (101)
- 10: Smith Manoeuvre Money Flow and Capitalizing the Interest (104)
- 07: Weekend Reading – March 7, 2008 (22)
- 06: Setting up The Smith Manoeuvre – The Blueprint (57)
- 04: 30 Personal Finance Rules of Thumb (37)
- 03: Determining our Life Insurance Needs II – Scenario (8)
- 01: Weekend Reading – Feb 29, 2008 (0)
February 2008
- 29: Best of Million Dollar Journey: Feb 2008 (1)
- 28: Feb 2008 Net Worth Update (+2.69%) (12)
- 27: Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA) Canada: Details & Strategies (173)
- 26: Determining our Life Insurance Needs I – Criteria (32)
- 25: 8 Things to do Before Closing on a House (23)
- 22: Weekend Reading – Feb 22, 2008 (9)
- 21: Best and Worst Used Vehicles of 2007 (47)
- 20: 40 Year Mortgage – A Good Idea? (84)
- 19: Leaving Canada? What about RRSPs? (17)
- 18: Saving Strategy: Eat Before You Go Out (15)
- 15: Book Giveaway Winners of the Book RRSP’s (12)
- 14: Ask the Readers: Talking about Money? (33)
- 13: Frugal Tips for Valentines Day (20)
- 12: Think or Swim Discount Brokerage Review (56)
- 11: RRSP Loan Strategy (33)
- 08: Weekend Reading – Feb 8, 2008 (8)
- 07: Just Starting out with RRSP’s (20)
- 06: Gadgets that I “Need” (30)
- 05: Book Giveaway: RRSP’s (108)
- 04: Book Review: RRSP’s (29)
- 01: Best of Million Dollar Journey: Jan 2008 (7)
January 2008
- 31: Jan 2008 Net Worth Update (+1.04%) (13)
- 30: Book Giveaway: Retire Rich from Real Estate (118)
- 29: Book Review: Retire Rich from Real Estate (10)
- 28: Save Money Online with Great Canadian Rebates – Chapters Coupon (15)
- 25: Contest Winner, Rate Cut, and Other Good Reads – Jan 25, 2008 (9)
- 24: Prepaid Wireless Plan Comparison (58)
- 23: Finding Passive/Alternative Income Streams (37)
- 22: A Car that Runs on Air? (30)
- 21: Book Giveaway: A Million Bucks by 30 (81)
- 18: Site Issues, Carnivals and Weekend Reading – Jan 18, 2008 (6)
- 17: Shopping for a Newborn II – Summary and Tips (13)
- 16: Shopping for a Newborn I – The List (38)
- 15: Book Review – A Million Bucks by 30 (7)
- 15: Leveraged Dividend Investing for the Cash Flow (42)
- 11: Weekend Reading – Jan 11, 2008 (4)
- 10: Back in Business (7)
- 10: Reader Mail: Babe in the Woods II (24)
- 09: VISA Stock/IPO is going to be Huge! (26)
- 08: Book Review: The Lazy Investor (28)
- 07: Building a Home Gym (67)
- 04: Weekend Reading – New Year Edition 2008 (3)
- 03: Financial and Blog Goals for 2008 (17)
- 02: Financial Goals 2007 Report Card (13)
- 01: Best of Million Dollar Journey: 2007 Edition (5)
December 2007
- 31: Dec 2007 Net Worth Update (+2.35%) (15)
- 28: Weekend Reading – Dec 28, 2007 (7)
- 27: Reader Mail: Relocating with Lots of Equity in my Home (11)
- 26: QCash on: Borrowing to Invest: My Exit Strategy? (5)
- 25: Merry Christmas – 2007 (2)
- 21: Carnivals and Another Camera Giveaway (1)
- 20: Confessions of a New Car Buyer – Getting the Best Price (20)
- 19: 5 Ways to Beat the Christmas Rush (11)
- 18: How Cancelling a Credit Card Affects your Credit Score (13)
- 17: Winners of the MDJ 1st Birthday Giveaway! (0)
- 14: Stock Trading Weekend – Dec 14, 2007 (0)
- 14: Best of Million Dollar Journey: Nov 2007 (0)
- 13: 2007 PF Blogger Net Worth Comparison (92)
- 12: DIY Smith Manoeuvre II – The Readvanceable Mortgages (42)
- 11: Frugal Trader Junior or Frugal Traderette? (27)
- 10: Reader Mail: Babe in the Woods (18)
- 07: Interest Rates, Carnivals and More! (5)
- 06: MDJ’s First Birthday! (160)
- 05: Book Review: The Brainwashing of the American Investor (8)
- 04: Evicting a Tenant (32)
November 2007
- 30: Nov 2007 Net Worth Update (+0.52%) (11)
- 29: Confessions of a Car Salesman (47)
- 28: Rental Property Income Taxes and Deductions (168)
- 27: How I (try to) Save Money During Christmas (13)
- 26: Kiva.org – Lending to Third World Entrepreneurs (23)
- 23: Weekend Reading – Nov 23, 2007 (5)
- 22: Is the Market Efficient? – Part III (3)
- 21: Ask the Readers: What is Your Tipping Policy? (40)
- 20: How Call Options Work III – Call Option Writing (11)
- 19: How Call Options Work II – Examples (8)
- 16: Weekend Reading – Nov 15, 2007 (2)
- 15: How Call Options Work I – The Basics (8)
- 14: Book Review: The Key (3)
- 13: Is the Market Efficient? – Part II (11)
- 12: The Carnival Of Personal Finance (#126) (23)
- 10: Carnival of Personal Finance Hosting and More.. (5)
- 09: Best of Million Dollar Journey: Oct 2007 (0)
- 08: QCash on Investing in Second Mortgages (7)
- 07: Book/Movie Review: The Secret (11)
- 06: Is the Market Efficient? – Part I (13)
- 05: Public Declaration (15)
- 02: Stock Trading Weekend – Nov 2, 2007 (1)
- 02: Money Links – Loonie, Options, RESP. (13)
- 01: Wealth Strategy: Buying 2nd Mortgages II (17)
October 2007
- 31: Oct 2007 Net Worth Update (+2.34%) (12)
- 30: Wealth Strategy: Buying 2nd Mortgages I (21)
- 29: Developing a Basement – The Insulation (28)
- 26: Best of the Week – Oct 26, 2007 (31)
- 25: Real Estate Tips from InvestmentPropertyInfo.com (2)
- 24: Landlording and Screening Tenants (53)
- 23: Ed Rempel’s Picks for The Best Smith Manoeuvre Mortgage III (23)
- 22: Saving Energy Around the House (34)
- 20: An American Hedge Fund Book Contest Winners! (3)
- 19: Stock Trading Friday – Oct 19, 2007 (11)
- 18: Ed Rempel’s Picks for The Best Smith Manoeuvre Mortgage II (42)
- 17: Book Review: The Engine of America (14)
- 16: Ed Rempel’s Picks for The Best Smith Manoeuvre Mortgage I (80)
- 15: Preparing for a Move (17)
- 12: Carnival Mania and More – Oct 12, 2007 (2)
- 11: What is your Money Lending Rule? (27)
- 10: After Tax Savings Rate – Oct 2007 (20)
- 09: How has Million Dollar Journey affected me? (11)
- 08: Win a Copy of “An American Hedge Fund” (69)
- 05: Best of Million Dollar Journey: Sept 2007 (3)
- 04: An Early Retirement Update from QCash (8)
- 03: Credit Card Arbitrage with App-o-Rama (12)
- 02: An Interview with Trader and Author Timothy Sykes (13)
- 01: Book Review: An American Hedge Fund (11)
September 2007
- 28: Sept 2007 Net Worth Update (+2.27%) (17)
- 27: How Convertible Bond Arbitrage Works II (22)
- 26: How Convertible Bond Arbitrage Works I (19)
- 25: Which Spouse Should Claim the Investment Loan? (27)
- 24: The Breast is Best (39)
- 21: Carnivals, Mortgages Rates and More! (6)
- 20: Reader Mail: Fixing my Past Spending Mistakes… (22)
- 19: Passive/Alternative Income Update – Sept 2007 (15)
- 18: Loonie at Parity with the USD? (22)
- 17: RRSP Meltdown Strategy (30)
- 14: Weekend Reading – Sept 14, 2007 (4)
- 13: Reader Mail: RRSP Loan… Yes or No? (19)
- 12: Top Cash Back Credit Card in Canada II – Capital One Aspire Cash World Mastercard (56)
- 11: Smith Manoeuvre Mortgage Comparison II – Top Pick! (76)
- 10: How Bond/GIC Ladders Work! (4)
- 08: $10 off $40 Purchase @ Canadian Tire (3)
- 07: Vote for your Favorite Charity! (10)
- 06: The Cost of Building a House (87)
- 05: Full Time Employment Vs. Contract Work (38)
- 04: Credit Card Arbitrage II – An Analysis (32)
August 2007
- 31: Best of August 2007 and More! (5)
- 30: August 2007 Net Worth Update (+0.11%) (8)
- 29: Reader Comments: Multiple Streams of Income (35)
- 28: Dividend Analysis – Power Financial Corporation (7)
- 27: Reader Mail: Buried in Debt, Help! (21)
- 25: Saturday Reading – August 25, 2007 (0)
- 24: Probate Fees by Province (4)
- 23: Conrad Black Lessons: Is “Management Integrity” an Oxymoron? II (5)
- 22: Conrad Black Lessons: Is “Management Integrity” an Oxymoron? – I (11)
- 21: Reader Mail: Best Way to Grow a Down Payment? (17)
- 20: How Much Term Life Insurance Do You Need? (20)
- 17: Weekend Reading – The Subprime Meltdown Edition (6)
- 16: Market Turmoil (15)
- 15: When are you not frugal? (26)
- 14: Reader Mail: How can the bread winner reduce taxes? (18)
- 13: Charities and their Management Expense Ratios (11)
- 11: More Media Attention! (15)
- 10: Baby Theme and More! (6)
- 08: Emergency Funds – How Much is Enough? (29)
- 07: National Bank’s All-in-One Review (27)
- 06: American Express Centurion (Black) Credit Card (44)
- 04: Ask the Readers: Favorite Frugal Tip? (36)
- 03: Personal Finance Article Round Up! (3)
- 02: Comparing US Dollar Bank Accounts (28)
- 01: Is 100% Tax-Efficient Investing Possible? (37)
July 2007
- 31: July 2007 Net Worth Update (+1.74%) (14)
- 30: Smith Manoeuvre (Maneuver) Mortgage Comparison – Part 1 (80)
- 28: Ask the Readers: Favorite Rewards Credit Card? (54)
- 27: Friday Linking – Stock Trading Edition (3)
- 25: Reader Mail: Estate Taxes? (9)
- 24: The 1% Stock Trading Rule (16)
- 23: Media Attention From The Financial Post! (12)
- 20: Carnivals and More (4)
- 19: E-Trade (now iTrade) Canada Review (39)
- 17: Universal Life Insurance – Part 2 (74)
- 16: Universal Life Insurance – Part 1 (15)
- 14: Ask the Readers: Favorite Topics? (16)
- 14: Blog Software Updates (1)
- 13: Income Trusts and More – July 13, 2007 (5)
- 12: Multiple Streams of Income? (34)
- 11: Canadian Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) (28)
- 09: Book Review: Smart Couples Finish Rich (18)
- 07: Ask the Readers: Sponsored Reviews? (18)
- 06: Weekend Ramblings – July 6, 2007 (5)
- 05: Criteria for Purchasing Rental Property (114)
- 04: 70% of Gross Income Needed for Vancouver Homes! (30)
- 03: Child Care Benefits: Spousal Amount, UCCB, and CCTB! (45)
June 2007
- 29: June 2007 Net Worth Update (+1.54%) (21)
- 28: Home Buying Costs (20)
- 27: Should Spouse Stay at Home with Kids OR Work? (32)
- 26: Reader Mail: No Will, Assets Go Where!? (12)
- 22: Weekend Reading – June 22, 2007 (2)
- 21: Asset Allocation: June 2007 (10)
- 20: Variable or Fixed Mortgage? (43)
- 18: Stock Market Beliefs – Part 2 (1)
- 16: Weekend Reading – June 16, 2007 (2)
- 15: Stock Market Beliefs – Part 1 (11)
- 14: Financial Goals Progress: June 2007 (10)
- 13: Review: Team Wealth Builder Forums! (4)
- 12: Debt Swap – Part 1 (6)
- 11: Flow Through Share Examples! (5)
- 09: AGLOCO ViewBar is Now Available! (2)
- 08: Weekend Reading – June 8, 2007 (5)
- 06: Reader Mail: Young and Just Starting Out (6)
- 05: Stock Challenge VI Results! (3)
- 04: How the RRSP Home Buyers Plan (HBP) Works (266)
- 02: Links for Charity: First Donation! (3)
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)
- 28: Spending and Investing Regrets (6)
- 25: Weekend Reading – May 25, 2007 (3)
- 24: Should I Incorporate my Small Business? (21)
- 23: Reader Question: Finances for a Married Couple (14)
- 22: Dealing with Losing Your Job! (6)
- 21: Book Review: Rich is a State of Mind (3)
- 18: Stock Competition: $200 prize! (6)
- 18: Weekend Reading – May 18, 2007 (2)
- 17: Reader Question: When to Switch to ETF’s? (22)
- 16: Top 5 Reasons Why Buying is Better than Building! (6)
- 15: Reader Question: Debt or RRSP? (12)
- 14: Contest: Win a Subscription to the National Post! (13)
- 12: Weekend Reading – May 12, 2007 (0)
- 10: Top 5 Reasons Why Building is Better than Buying (9)
- 10: Passive Income Update – May 2007 (4)
- 09: Reader Question: Recommended Mutual Funds (6)
- 08: Links for Charity: Need Charity Ideas! (3)
- 07: How Segregated Funds Work! (21)
- 05: Guess the NASDAQ: $150 USD Prize! (1)
- 04: Weekend Reading – May 4, 2007 (2)
- 03: Leveraging into Equities – The ONLY Source of Wealth? (44)
- 02: Sell or Rent Out my Home? (31)
- 01: Tax Tips: Your Blog as a Business! (10)
April 2007
- 30: April 2007 Net Worth Update (+3.53%) (11)
- 27: Weekend Reading – April 27, 2007 (11)
- 26: Required Down Payment Reduced from 25%->20%! (17)
- 25: First Time Home Buyer – Down Payment & CMHC (16)
- 24: Welcome our Newest Sponsors! (6)
- 23: Reader Comment: RRSP vs. Mortgage (13)
- 20: Guess the NASDAQ Close: $100 Prize! (18)
- 20: Weekend Reading – April 20, 2007 (5)
- 19: Obsessive Thoughts.. (7)
- 18: First Time Home Buyer – Qualifying (13)
- 17: The 4% Retirement Withdrawal Rule (29)
- 16: Stock Contest: Million Dollar Journey Wins! (2)
- 16: Smith Manoeuvre Strategy: The Rempel Maximum (110)
- 13: News News News! (2)
- 12: Using the Smith Manoeuvre: My Scenario (48)
- 11: Smith Manoeuvre Calculator/Spreadsheet (98)
- 10: 2nd and 3rd Sponsors for Links For Charity! (2)
- 09: Around the Web: April 9, 2007 Edition (1)
- 06: Stock Contest: Million Dollar Journey vs. The World! (5)
- 05: Money Management Software! (26)
- 04: Debate: RRSP vs. Mortgage (50)
- 02: Young, Rich, and Retired: An Interview with QCash (34)
March 2007
- 30: March 2007 Net Worth Update (+1.57%) (11)
- 29: Around the Web – March 29, 2007 (0)
- 28: Money Saving Tips for Auto Insurance! (25)
- 27: Stock Pick Battle Royale! (5)
- 27: Manipulating the Market with Jim Cramer! (18)
- 26: Finding the Balance Between Life and Money (15)
- 23: Around the Web – March 23, 2007 (5)
- 22: RBC High Interest eSavings Account! (29)
- 21: 1st Sponsor for Links for Charity! (3)
- 20: 2007 Federal Budget Disappoints (6)
- 19: Government Creates a Bank Comparison Website! (1)
- 17: Downtime Yesterday (5)
- 16: Contest Winner for a Free Book “Spend Smarter, Save Bigger” (4)
- 14: Early Retirement: The CASH FLOW Model (20)
- 13: Dividend Achievers List – Part 2 (The American List) (12)
- 09: Contest: Predict the NASDAQ Closing Price! (1)
- 09: Money and Investing Articles Around the Web.. (7)
- 08: Book Review: Stop Working! Here’s How You Can! – By Derek Foster (22)
- 07: Charitable Donation Tax Credit – Part 2 (Strategies) (13)
- 06: Charitable Donation Tax Credit – Part 1 (How it Works) (28)
- 05: Contest: Win a Free Book “Spend Smarter, Save Bigger” (29)
- 02: Book Review: Spend Smarter, Save Bigger (9)
February 2007
- 28: February 2007 Net Worth Update (+3.35%) (5)
- 27: Optimizing RESP contributions (13)
- 26: How Parents Financially Influence their Children (4)
- 22: Reader Mail: Optimize Pastor Brads Finances! (16)
- 20: CIBC Offers Low Trading Commissions! (2)
- 19: Reader Comment: Newborn Baby Expenses! (79)
- 16: Retiring Early – Part 3 (Conclusions) (36)
- 15: Retiring Early – Part 2 (The Income) (8)
- 14: Retiring Early – Part 1 (The Expenses) (29)
- 13: Book Review: Why Swim with the Sharks? (9)
- 12: Carnival of Personal Finance #86 (0)
- 09: Costco Membership Coupon Code and Discount (40)
- 07: Anti-Smith Manoeuvre? (249)
- 05: Who should contribute to an RRSP? (81)
- 05: How to Optimize Dividend Income Tax! (27)
- 02: How Much Can You Make With AGLOCO? (8)
- 01: Monthly Mortgage Payment Multiplier (0)
January 2007
- 31: Festival of Frugality #59! (2)
- 30: Advertise Here – Proceeds go to Charity! (1)
- 29: Save Gas by Maximizing Mileage via Hypermiling! (6)
- 26: Passive Income Goals and Update (9)
- 25: Interview with Yours Truly! (0)
- 24: Saving Strategy: Go to the Library! (14)
- 19: Canadian Personal Finance Blogs (8)
- 18: John Chow – Internet Mogul! (20)
- 16: Life of a Googler (2)
- 15: Surviving on $12 000 a year (14)
- 14: More AGLOCO Information (1)
- 13: Google offers.. FREE Real-Time Stock Quotes! (10)
- 12: I’ve Been Tagged! – 5 Things You Didn’t Know About Me (9)
- 11: High Interest Rate Savings Accounts (96)
- 10: Carnival of Personal Finance: 82nd Edition (0)
- 09: January 2007 Net Worth Update (+4.43%) (7)
- 07: Increasing Passive Income Online – With myLot (8)
- 05: Saving Strategy: Brown Bag Your Lunch! (15)
- 04: CNNMoney: Millionaires in the Making (4)
- 02: Book Review: Come into my Trading Room (1)
- 01: Happy New Year ! (1)
December 2006
- 30: New Years Eve = Expensive! (1)
- 29: Interesting Links – December 29, 2006 (3)
- 26: Christmas Spending? (5)
- 24: Goals for the New Year (2007)! (14)
- 22: AGLOCO: Own the Internet – Get Paid to Surf the Web! (11)
- 21: What if…. You won the lottery? What would you do? (97)
- 20: Deal of the Week! Air Canada Unlimited Flights! (5)
- 19: MBNA SPG (Starwood) Credit Card Review (34)
- 17: Investment Plan – Long and Short Term (4)
- 12: My Saving Strategies (48)
- 11: Moving Foward… (2)
- 10: How did we get here? (48)
- 09: Net Worth: December 2006 (4)
- 07: Welcome to my Million Dollar Journey! (1)