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May 2025
- 16: Buying Fractional Shares in Canada (0)
- 14: VGRO ETF 2025 Review (0)
- 09: The Best Mutual Funds in Canada (and why you should avoid them) (1)
- 08: ZGRO ETF Review (1)
- 05: Best GIC Rates in Canada – May 2025 (2)
- 02: Passiv Review 2025 – Portfolio Management Tool (0)
- 01: Best Short Term Investments in Canada Right Now (May 2025) (0)
April 2025
- 30: Best Canadian Dividend Stocks – May 2025 (68)
- 30: Best Canadian Online Brokers – May 2025 (532)
- 30: Best Canadian Robo Advisors 2025 (5)
- 26: Best Defense or War Stocks in Canada (0)
- 19: Canadian Election: Taxes, Tariffs, and Housing (0)
- 15: Tangerine vs EQ Bank Comparison 2025 (0)
- 12: TFSA Contribution Room In 2025 + TFSA Rules and Limits (49)
- 06: US vs Canada: Trump Tariffs Lead to Trade War (5)
- 05: Ultimate Smith Manoeuvre Guide For Canadians (605)
- 02: Best Online Banks in Canada 2025 (3)
- 02: The Best Joint Bank Accounts in Canada
- 02: Questrade Review 2025 (904)
- 01: Qtrade Review 2025 – Canada’s Best Broker (5)
March 2025
- 28: Rebalance My Investment Portfolio: How, Why, and When (2)
- 26: Best Canadian Bank Account Promotions 2025 (0)
- 23: The 11 Best Cash ETFs in Canada (Plus HISA ETFs and Money Market ETFs) (7)
- 15: Safe Retirement Withdrawal Rate Strategies in Canada (47)
- 12: Best Student Bank Account in Canada (2025 Promos Included) (0)
- 10: Justwealth Review 2025 (2)
- 08: 36 Years of Stock Market Returns in Canada (TSX) (1)
- 06: Free Stock Trading in Canada 2025 (3)
February 2025
- 28: Questrade vs Wealthsimple – Which is Better in 2025? (13)
- 22: Best Investments for a Canadian Recession (2)
- 19: BMO Investorline Review 2025 (22)
- 14: Qtrade Promo Code 2025 (4)
- 14: Second Citizenship, Offshore Investing & Expat Money Strategies for High Net Worth Canadians (0)
- 13: Desjardins Review (2025 Update – Free ETFs + Stock Trading) (1)
- 11: Best Canadian High Interest Savings Accounts (3)
- 11: Best USD Bank Accounts in Canada (2)
- 10: Wealthsimple Review 2025 (7)
- 10: Questrade vs Qtrade in 2025 (10)
- 08: Withdrawing From RRSP/TFSA to Fund Early Retirement (39)
- 07: EQ Bank Review 2025 (23)
January 2025
- 27: Wealthsimple vs. RBC InvestEase – 2025 Comparison (0)
- 24: 49 Best ETFs in Canada – April 2025 (9)
- 24: Alternative Investing in Rare Earth & Technology Metals (0)
- 18: Best All-in-One ETFs in Canada 2025 (81)
- 18: Is Robinhood Available in Canada? (1)
- 17: Best Low Risk Investments in Canada Right Now (April 2025)
- 17: Wealth Management Companies in Canada 2025 (0)
- 17: Best Stock Trading Apps in Canada (0)
- 17: Best Financial Advisors in Canada (2)
- 17: Maxed out RRSP and TFSA – Now What? (41)
- 16: Investing in Canadian Bank Stocks 2025 (4)
- 16: Best Canadian Dividend ETFs for 2025 (And Why We Prefer Dividend Stocks) (40)
- 15: Wealthsimple Trade Review 2025 (0)
- 14: Working After Retirement in Canada (7)
- 14: Dogs of the TSX Dividend Stock Picks (9)
- 14: Canadian Dividend Kings & Aristocrats – February 2025 (16)
- 11: Laurentian Bank Review (0)
- 11: Edward Jones Review (Canada) (9)
- 10: moomoo Canada Review (0)
- 10: Wealthsimple Trade vs. TD Direct Investing (1)
- 10: Questrade vs BMO InvestorLine – 2025 Comparison (0)
- 08: Wealthsimple vs BMO in 2025 (0)
December 2024
- 29: Market Predictions for 2025 (3)
- 26: Best Options Trading in Canada 2025 (4)
- 21: Alterna Bank Review (0)
- 20: Cheap International Money Transfer (Cheaper than Wise*) (5)
- 14: Why I Don’t Invest in Chinese Stocks (2)
- 07: Best Tech Stocks in Canada For 2025 (0)
November 2024
- 30: Tax-Loss Harvesting in Canada (0)
- 29: CI Direct Investing Review 2025 (Formerly WealthBar) (1)
- 29: EQ Bank vs Simplii Financial (0)
- 23: Life Insurance for Seniors in Canada (3)
- 18: bitcoin in Canada 2025: Should I Buy bitcoin? (2)
- 16: Trump, Tariffs, and the Canadian Economy (0)
- 13: Qtrade Guided Portfolios Review (0)
- 02: Canada Personal Pensions: Defined Benefit vs Defined Contribution Plans (0)
October 2024
- 26: Best Personal Finance Courses in Canada (3)
- 22: Nest Wealth Review 2025 (0)
- 19: Canadian Financial Summit 2024 (0)
- 15: ModernAdvisor Review 2025 (0)
- 12: 13 Top Tax Breaks for Seniors in Canada (0)
- 10: RBC InvestEase Review 2025 (0)
- 05: The Best Investments for Canadian Retirees: Stocks vs ETFs vs Robo Advisors (4)
September 2024
- 28: Wealthsimple vs. Justwealth in 2025 (1)
- 23: BMO SmartFolio Review 2025 (27)
- 07: Building a $1,000,000 RRSP Starting in your 30’s, 40’s, and 50’s. (23)
August 2024
- 17: Oaken Financial Review (0)
- 10: Financial Freedom Update August 2024 – $81.5k in Dividend Income! (1)
- 06: Best Recession Stocks in Canada for 2025 (0)
- 03: The Real MER on ETFs – Foreign Withholding Taxes on ETFs (28)
July 2024
- 27: How Much Do Canadians Spend In Retirement? (5)
- 22: HSBC Expat Bank Account for Canadians Abroad and Internationals in Canada (0)
- 20: EQ Bank vs Neo Financial (1)
- 14: VEQT ETF 2025 Review (4)
- 07: Investing in Canadian Retail Stocks 2025 (3)
June 2024
- 29: EQ Bank vs Wealthsimple Cash (3)
- 22: Stocktrades ETF Insights Review (0)
- 15: RRSP vs IPP for Canadian Business Owners (0)
- 15: Motive Financial Review 2025 (0)
- 14: Scotiabank Review: Chequing, Banking & Credit Cards (0)
- 14: Scotia iTRADE Review 2025 (8)
- 10: Best Canadian Chequing Account 2025 (4)
- 08: Selling a Business to Retire in Canada (0)
- 01: Investing Inside a Corporation for Retirement in Canada (5)
May 2024
- 30: EQ Notice: NEW Account from EQ Bank (3)
- 30: HSBC InvestDirect Review 2025 (3)
- 28: How to Become a Millionaire in Canada (1)
- 26: PolicyMe Review (Term & Critical Illness Insurance Online) (0)
- 22: Moka App Review 2025 (3)
- 18: RESP in Canada – Rules, Eligibility & Optimal Strategy (78)
- 11: The Best Countries for Canadians to Retire Abroad (36)
- 04: Best High Yield Canadian Stocks 2025 (0)
April 2024
- 27: Best Swap ETFs in Canada: Horizons Total Return Funds (10)
- 25: StudioTax Review 2025 (23)
- 17: Canada’s 2024 Budget – New Taxes on Capital Gains (9)
- 13: Salary vs Dividends in Canadian Corporations: Paying Yourself as a Small Business Owner (1)
- 06: CCPC Taxation: Canadian Corporations for Small Business Owners (2)
- 02: TD Direct Investing Review 2025 (6)
March 2024
- 31: XEQT ETF 2025 Review (1)
- 16: Home Equity in Retirement – Reverse Mortgages vs HELOCs vs Downsizing (0)
- 09: Ways to Maximize the Canada Child Benefit (CCB) (15)
- 04: Investing For High Net Worth Individuals (2)
- 02: Legal Wills Review: Canada’s Best Online Will Kit (8)
February 2024
- 27: Investing In Canadian Wide Moat Stocks (3)
- 24: What is Income Splitting? (29)
- 24: Best Canadian Railway Dividend Stocks in 2025 (1)
- 23: Is National Bank Stock a Good Buy Right Now? (0)
- 23: Is BCE Stock a Good Buy Right Now? (0)
- 21: Is CNR Stock A Good Buy Right Now? (0)
- 17: Managing Money In Retirement – Investing with Cognitive Decline (4)
- 10: OAS in Canada: Clawbacks, Eligibility and Payment Dates (6)
- 05: RBC Direct Investing Review 2025: Fees, ETFs, Account Options and More (7)
- 05: Questrade vs Interactive Brokers (7)
- 03: CPP Ultimate Guide – Eligibility, Payment Dates, Withdrawals & More (2)
- 02: The Best Credit Unions in Canada 2025 (1)
January 2024
- 31: Webull Canada Review (0)
- 20: Retirement Planning in Canada (RRSP Season) (0)
- 16: Do I Need an Accountant To Do My Taxes? (0)
- 13: Neo Everyday (Formerly Money) Account Review (0)
- 12: Dividend Stocks Rock Review 2025 (0)
- 09: Neo Financial Mastercard Review 2025 (3)
- 07: AvaTrade Canada Review 2025 (0)
- 05: Canada’s Best Energy Dividend Stocks 2025 (0)
December 2023
- 28: Is Algonquin Power Stock A Good Buy in 2025? (0)
- 28: CI Direct Trading (Formerly Virtual Brokers) Review 2025 (4)
- 20: CIBC Investor’s Edge Broker Review 2025 (13)
- 20: Qtrade vs. Wealthsimple in 2025 (2)
- 16: Investing in Annuities in Canada – Buying a Pension for Life (26)
- 09: FHSA: Canada’s Tax-Free First Home Savings Account (7)
November 2023
- 16: Simplii Financial Review (7)
- 11: Financial Freedom Update Nov 2023 – $78.8k in Dividend Income! (4)
October 2023
- 26: Tangerine Bank Review 2025 (13)
- 21: Investing Taxes: Dividends, Interest & Capital Gains (132)
- 07: Is Air Canada Stock A Good Buy in 2025? (0)
September 2023
- 30: Is Rogers Stock A Good Buy in 2025? (0)
- 23: 4 Steps for a Worry Free Retirement Course Review by Frugal Trader (0)
- 17: 4 Steps to a Worry-Free Retirement in Canada (4)
- 16: Wealthsimple Tax Review (Formerly SimpleTax) (0)
- 05: Interactive Brokers Canada Review 2025 (11)
August 2023
- 30: Is Telus Stock a Good Buy in 2025? (0)
- 20: Is BNS Stock a Good Buy in 2025? (0)
- 18: Investing In Gold In Canada 2025 (1)
- 13: Investing in Flow Through Shares in Canada (32)
- 05: Financial Freedom Update Aug 2023 – $77.8k in Dividend Income! (1)
July 2023
- 30: Is Shopify Stock a Good Buy in 2025? (1)
- 23: Canadian Value Stocks – Top 10 Picks 2025 (0)
- 15: Is Enbridge Stock a Good Buy in 2025? (0)
- 09: Is Suncor a Good Stock to Buy in 2025? (0)
- 06: Best Bank Account for Seniors in Canada 2025 (0)
- 04: Investing in Commodities in Canada 2025 (0)
June 2023
- 27: Best Long-Term Investments in Canada 2025 (0)
- 24: Best Utility Stocks in Canada 2025 (1)
- 20: Best Penny Stocks Canada 2025 (0)
- 19: The Best Low Cost Ways to Convert CAD to USD (26)
- 16: The Best Aeroplan Credit Cards in Canada 2025 (1)
- 14: The Best Secured Credit Cards in Canada 2025 (0)
- 14: When to Buy Dividend Stocks in Canada (24)
- 11: Best Canadian Inflation Stocks for Hedging Investments (1)
- 06: Best Low Interest Credit Cards in Canada (0)
- 04: Bond ETFs vs GICs vs High Interest Savings Accounts (4)
- 03: Is TD Bank Stock a Good Buy in 2025? (0)
- 02: You Need a Budget (YNAB) Canada Review (0)
May 2023
- 29: Amex Gold Rewards Card Review 2025 (0)
- 28: Canadian Stock Market vs U.S. Stock Market in 2025 (3)
- 23: Best Travel Credit Cards in Canada 2025 (0)
- 21: Is RBC Stock a Good Buy in 2025? (0)
- 14: Financial Freedom Update May 2023 – First Update of the Year ($73.8k in Dividend Income!) (2)
- 11: Tangerine World Mastercard Review (0)
- 07: Finances After The Death of a Spouse – Creating a “Just In Case” Checklist (0)
April 2023
- 20: TFSA vs RRSP- Which One is Better? (8)
- 16: Smith Manoeuvre Calculator/Spreadsheet (99)
- 16: 46 Ways to Save Money in Canada (137)
March 2023
- 31: Wealthsimple vs. Tangerine in 2025 (0)
- 30: Questwealth Portfolios Review for 2025 (1)
- 26: Five Years into the Vanguard All-In-One Revolution (0)
- 23: motusbank Review 2025 (4)
- 21: Vanguard vs. iShares All-in-One ETFs (45)
- 13: Best Balance Transfer Credit Cards in Canada 2025 (0)
- 05: The Best REIT ETFs in Canada For 2025 (1)
February 2023
- 28: The Best No-Fee Cash Back Credit Cards in Canada 2025 (503)
- 15: Investing on Behalf of my Kids (34)
- 12: Long-Term Care Insurance In Canada: Do I Need It? (6)
- 09: Best Credit Cards in Canada 2025 (4)
- 01: Top 10 Wealthiest Canadians in 2025 (24)
January 2023
- 31: Simple Low Cost Diversified Index ETF Portfolios 2025 (98)
- 27: Top Blue Chip Stocks in Canada for 2025 (1)
- 26: Amex Cobalt Review (0)
- 25: Wealthsimple Crypto Review (0)
- 17: How to Build a Dividend Growth Portfolio (39)
- 13: Pre and Post Market Trading in Canada (0)
- 09: Best Canadian Dollar (CAD) ETFs for U.S Equities (6)
- 07: National Bank Direct Brokerage Review 2025 (8)
- 01: Financial Freedom Update Dec 2022 ($73.8k in Dividend Income!) (1)
December 2022
- 24: Smith Manoeuvre Portfolio – 2022 Update (1)
- 18: A Frugal Guide to Healthy Living in Canada (1)
- 15: Spousal RRSPs in Canada (1)
- 10: RRSP vs RRIF: Conversion, Ages, Penalties, Withdrawal Minimums (3)
- 03: Withdrawing From RRSP and TFSA For Retired Canadians in 2025 (19)
- 01: Tax Efficient Index ETF Portfolio for Non-Registered Account (37)
November 2022
- 17: Financial Freedom Update Oct 2022 Update ($73k in Dividend Income!) (1)
- 10: Best Canadian Telecom Stocks 2025 (0)
October 2022
- 22: How to Invest With Little to No Money (1)
- 18: Low Cost Currency Conversion with DLR/DLR.U ETF (57)
- 13: Norbert’s Gambit – Save Money With USD to CAD Foreign Exchange (41)
- 12: Canadian Undervalued Stocks 2025 (1)
- 11: Investing in Canadian REITs in 2025
September 2022
- 27: Canadian Bank Accounts for Kids (31)
- 16: Should You Buy VBAL ETF? My VBAL Review (0)
- 11: Best Real Estate Stocks in Canada 2025 (0)
August 2022
- 29: Best Business Credit Cards for Canadians in 2025 (0)
- 28: Best Cannabis Stocks in Canada 2025 (0)
- 14: Best Mining Stocks in Canada For 2025 (0)
July 2022
- 17: Best Canadian Healthcare Stocks For 2025 (0)
- 02: Is Buying a New Vehicle a Bad Investment? (0)
- 01: Best Prepaid Credit Cards in Canada (0)
June 2022
- 25: Best Emerging Market ETFs to Buy in Canada 2025 (0)
- 19: Best Pipeline Dividend Stocks In Canada 2025 (0)
- 15: Can You Invest Solely in ETFs? (16)
- 10: Financial Freedom Update June 2022 – Q2 Update ($70.5k in Dividend Income!) (1)
- 09: Can Side Hustles Actually Make Me Money? (0)
- 04: Best Industrial Stocks in Canada For 2025 (1)
May 2022
- 25: Investing in Canadian Airline Stocks 2025 (0)
- 15: What To Do When the Stock Market Crashes (3)
- 12: Credit Karma Canada Review 2025 (0)
- 10: Top 6 Indexing Options for Your Portfolio in 2025 (11)
- 07: Best Finance and Investing Books (2)
April 2022
- 13: Best Crypto Platforms and Apps in Canada 2025 (0)
- 10: Best Renewable Energy Stocks in Canada 2025 (0)
March 2022
- 26: House Poor No More Book Review (0)
- 23: Best Money-Making Apps in Canada 2025 (0)
- 18: What Insurance Do You Need For Your Investment Property? (0)
- 12: Financial Freedom Update March 2022 – First Update of the Year ($68,100 in Dividend Income!) (3)
- 10: How To Retire Early in Canada (1)
- 05: Homeowners: Create Cash-Flow and Tax Write-Offs Using a Debt Conversion Strategy (6)
February 2022
January 2022
- 29: Indexed Family Education Fund (RESP) Portfolio Update – 2022 Edition (5)
- 17: How to Earn Passive Income in Canada 2025 (0)
- 14: Vanguard Canada Index ETFs vs Mutual Funds (0)
- 09: Book Review – Balance: How to Invest and Spend for Happiness, Health, and Wealth (0)
- 06: How To Track Your Net Worth (72)
- 05: Top Premium Cash Back Credit Cards in Canada 2025 (38)
- 03: Volatility Index – Trade The VIX And VXX (0)
December 2021
- 24: TD Aeroplan Visa Infinite Review 2025 (1)
- 21: Should I buy Whole Life Insurance for my Children? (42)
- 05: How To Invest In IPO Stocks In Canada (0)
November 2021
- 27: Financial Freedom Update Nov 2021 – Big Dividend Raises Edition (2)
- 22: 5 Ways to Get Your Credit Score and Credit Report for FREE (34)
- 11: Common Myths About Stock Market Risk (29)
- 10: Top No Fee Rewards Credit Cards in Canada (72)
- 05: How To Pay Off Your Mortgage In 3 Years (101)
- 05: The Biggest Risk of Early Retirement (FIRE) – Sequence of Returns! (20)
October 2021
- 11: CIBC Dividend Visa Review (0)
- 05: CIBC Aventura Gold Review (1)
- 01: Questrade Launches a New Mobile App (0)
September 2021
- 30: Multiple Credit Card Strategy in Canada (0)
- 11: Financial Freedom Update Sept 2021 – Market Highs Edition (2)
- 08: Scotiabank SCENE Visa Review 2025 (0)
August 2021
- 29: Teaching, Saving, and Investing – 5 Takeaways On Our 1-Year Expat-aversary (1)
- 26: Brim Financial Mastercard Review (1)
- 11: MBNA Rewards Platinum Plus Mastercard Review (0)
- 01: Mortgage Rates Are Higher On Investment Properties – How Can You Reduce Them? (0)
July 2021
- 27: CIBC Aeroplan Visa Review 2025 (1)
- 25: Enriched Academy Review (2)
- 20: BMO CashBack World Elite Mastercard Review (0)
- 17: Financial Freedom Update (Q3) 2021 – Sequence of Returns Risk Edition (3)
- 14: Best Canadian Student Credit Cards For 2025 (0)
- 10: Buying a House in Canada – Why I Can’t Wait To NOT Be a Homeowner (62)
- 06: New Credit Card Offers Can Save You $1,500+ On Travel (0)
- 04: Instantly Minimize Charges and Bank Fees in Canada (1)
June 2021
- 27: Ultimate Guide to Peer-to-Peer Lending in Canada (2)
- 19: Canada’s Purpose Longevity Pension Fund: Is It a Guaranteed 6.15% Pension for Life? (4)
- 12: Have I Given Up on the Smith Manoeuvre? (8)
- 05: Travelling to Tbilisi Georgia: Bougie on a Budget (8)
- 05: Tangerine’s No-Fee Cash-back MasterCard 2025 Review (39)
- 01: Scotia Momentum Visa Infinite Card Review 2025 (27)
May 2021
- 29: Best Strategies to Hedge Against Stock Market Downfall (0)
- 25: Investing In Collectibles as An Alternative Asset Class (0)
- 15: Financial Freedom Update (Q2) 2021 – Portfolio All-Time High Edition (6)
April 2021
March 2021
- 28: Snag Your Free Canadian Expat eBook (0)
- 14: Financial Freedom Update (Q1) 2021 – First Update of the Year (8)
February 2021
- 27: Insurance and Wills for Canadian Expats (0)
- 07: Indexed Family Education Fund (RESP) Portfolio Update – 2021 Edition (1)
January 2021
December 2020
November 2020
- 22: BMO adviceDirect Review: Investing Advice for a Low Fee (1)
- 01: Financial Freedom Update (Q4) 2020 – Volatile Stock Market Edition ($61,850 in Dividend Income)! (2)
October 2020
- 25: Your Canadian Expat Investing Toolbox: DIY Discount Brokerages and Robo Advisors (2)
- 18: Quick Tip: Questrade Currency Settlement (4)
September 2020
- 27: Real Estate Investing vs Index Investing for Canadian Expats (1)
- 23: My Favorite Free Personal Finance Apps (20)
- 15: PC Money Account Review – Loblaws Resurrects a New PC Financial No Fee Account (19)
- 06: The Pros and Cons of the New Aeroplan (2)
August 2020
- 30: Financial Freedom Update (Q3) 2020 – New Market High Edition ($61,050 in Dividend Income)! (5)
- 23: EI Benefits for the Self Employed (27)
- 09: My Canadian Expat Taxes, Budget, and Savings Rate In Qatar (16)
- 05: Transferring Money Back From Qatar and Using Currency Exchange as an Expat (1)
- 02: Calculating Your Adjusted Cost Base (ACB) (25)
July 2020
June 2020
- 21: Financial Freedom Update (Q2) 2020 – V-Shape Recovery Edition ($60,550 in Dividend Income)! (9)
- 12: Where is the Loonie Heading? Will it Ever Reach Parity with the US Dollar Again? (22)
May 2020
- 17: Indexed Family Education Fund (RESP) Portfolio Update – 2020 Edition (12)
- 03: Is Hello Fresh Worth It? (9)
April 2020
- 24: An Intelligent Conversation About Health and Investing In a COVID-19 World (2)
- 05: Financial Freedom Update (Q1) 2020 – Bear Market Edition ($59,500 in Dividend Income)! (20)
March 2020
- 19: A Serious Look at Canadian Finance and Investing AC (After Covid) (3)
- 13: Coronavirus (Covid-19): Sell It All (16)
February 2020
January 2020
- 26: Financial Freedom Update (Q4) – 2019 Year End Update ($55,200 in Dividend Income)! (15)
- 18: Amex Platinum Canada – Is The $699 Annual Fee Worth It? (2)
October 2019
September 2019
August 2019
- 05: Can You Have Too Much RRSP? (8)
June 2019
- 17: Financial Freedom Update (Q2) – June 2019 ($50,660 in Dividend Income)! (31)
- 10: Building a Simple Low-Cost Indexed ETF Portfolio in USD (13)
- 02: Retirement Calculators – How Much Do You Need to Retire? (21)
April 2019
March 2019
February 2019
January 2019
- 21: Indexed Family Education Fund (RESP) Portfolio Update – 2019 Edition (29)
- 14: Net Worth Update January 2019 – Nobleea the Engineer and Millionaire! (12)
December 2018
November 2018
October 2018
- 29: Net Worth Update October 2018 – SmilingSaver (+63.2%) (9)
- 15: Paying Property Tax and Utilities with a Credit Card (57)
September 2018
- 24: Financial Freedom Update (Q3) – Sept 2018 ($43,450 in Dividend Income) (24)
- 10: Canadian Financial Summit 2018 – All Online and FREE! (0)
June 2018
April 2018
- 16: Where to Put your Investments for Maximum Tax Efficiency (49)
- 09: Top Premium Credit Cards with No Foreign Transaction Fee (19)
March 2018
- 26: Financial Freedom Update (Q1) – March 2018 ($37,550 in Dividend Income) (26)
- 19: Net Worth Update March 2018 – Nobleea the Oil and Gas Engineer (+4.2%) ($995,244) (12)
- 05: Official Passive Income Rules for Canadian Small Business (19)
January 2018
- 22: Indexed Family RESP Portfolio Update – 2018 Edition (34)
- 15: Net Worth Update January 2018 – SmilingSaver (+46%) (11)
December 2017
November 2017
September 2017
- 11: Financial Freedom Update (Q3) – Sept 2017 (+5.56%) – Major Milestone! (30)
- 04: Canadian Financial Summit – All Online – and FREE! (0)
- 01: RRSP Deadline & Contribution Limit 2018/2019 (36)
August 2017
- 28: Net Worth Update August 2017 – Nobleea the Oil and Gas Engineer (+1.3%) (9)
- 07: Net Worth Update August 2017 – SmilingSaver (+121%) (4)
June 2017
May 2017
April 2017
March 2017
- 27: Net Worth Update March 2017 – SmilingSaver – The Big Move (+140%) (7)
- 06: Financial Freedom Update (Q1) – March 2017 (+10.89%) (20)
January 2017
December 2016
November 2016
- 21: Net Worth Update Nov 2016 – Nobleea the Oil and Gas Engineer (-3.2%) (12)
- 14: Real Life Example of Norbert’s Gambit and Foreign Exchange w/ BMO Investorline (28)
October 2016
- 24: How to Transfer a Work Pension to a LIRA (14)
- 11: Net Worth Update October 2016 – SmilingSaver – New Goal Edition (+9729%) (5)
September 2016
- 26: Financial Freedom Update – September 2016 (+9.7%) (31)
- 12: A Financial Update from Pete – A 50 Year Old Multi-Millionaire (45)
- 05: Net Worth Update September 2016 – Sean Cooper (+15.09%) (28)
August 2016
July 2016
June 2016
- 13: Financial Freedom Update – June 2016 (+5.78%) (11)
- 06: Net Worth Update June 2016 – Sean Cooper (+2.76%) (27)
May 2016
- 30: How to Create a Stock Watchlist with Google Spreadsheets (38)
- 16: Net Worth Update May 2016 – Smiling Saver – Student Loan Edition (+100%) (11)
- 02: Net Worth Update April 2016 – Karl the Real Estate Agent (+6.9%) (11)
April 2016
- 04: Breakdown of Our Expenses in 2015 (32)
March 2016
February 2016
- 29: Net Worth Update March 2016 – Sean Cooper – Mortgage Free @ Age 30 (+10.39%) (13)
- 22: RESP Portfolio Update – February 2016 (41)
- 15: Net Worth Update February 2016 – Nobleea the Oil and Gas Engineer (+4.53%) (4)
- 08: Capital Gains Tax when Converting Currency (14)
January 2016
December 2015
November 2015
October 2015
September 2015
- 21: Net Worth Update September 2015 – SmilingSaver (Digging out of Debt) (11)
- 08: Net Worth Update September 2015 – Nobleea the Oil and Gas Engineer (+3.82%) (5)
August 2015
- 10: One Year After – A Financial Freedom Update – August 2015 (26)
- 03: Net Worth Update August 2015 – Sean Cooper (+6.3%) (17)
July 2015
June 2015
May 2015
April 2015
- 27: Net Worth Update April 2015 – Nobleea the Oil and Gas Engineer (14)
- 13: A Net Worth Update from QCash (he retired at age 36) (36)
March 2015
- 09: Smith Manoeuvre/Dividend Portfolio Update – Q1 2015 Update – The Oil Plunge! (41)
- 02: Net Worth Update March 2015 – Karl the Real Estate Agent (+14.31% q/q) (32)
February 2015
- 16: Net Worth Update February 2015 – Sean Cooper (+6.7%) (34)
- 02: Easy Index Mutual Fund Portfolios with the Big Banks (46)
January 2015
December 2014
November 2014
- 10: Gas Rewards Programs Compared (43)
- 03: Net Worth Update November 2014 – Sean Cooper (+5.21%) (32)
October 2014
- 14: How To Survive On Only $100 a Month in Groceries (37)
- 06: Net Worth Update October 2014 – SmilingSaver (Deep in Debt) (22)
September 2014
- 15: Net Worth Update September 2014 – Nobleea (43)
- 02: Reader Mail: Should I Sell or Hold during Stock Mergers/Acquistions? (5)
August 2014
- 22: Net Worth Update August 2014 – Sean Cooper (37)
- 04: Smith Manoeuvre/Dividend Portfolio – Q2 2014 Update (21)
June 2014
- 23: How I Reached $500K Net Worth by Age 29 (29)
- 02: Completing The Million Dollar Journey (129)
May 2014
- 26: How Much Do You Need to Retire in Canada? Not as Much as You Think! (68)
- 02: Net Worth Update April 2014 (+0.81%) (14)
April 2014
March 2014
- 31: Net Worth Update March 2014 (+0.71%) (15)
- 27: Lessons from a 50 Year Old Multi-Millionaire (69)
- 24: Smith Manoeuvre/Dividend Portfolio – Q1 2014 Update (15)
- 03: Net Worth Update February 2014 (+12.1%) (24)
February 2014
December 2013
- 31: Net Worth Update December 2013 – Year End Summary (14)
- 23: Smith Manoeuvre/Dividend Portfolio Year End Update 2013 (11)
- 09: RESP Portfolio Update – December 2013 (26)
- 02: Net Worth Update November 2013 (+1.27%) (18)
November 2013
October 2013
- 28: Net Worth Update October 2013 (+1.64%) – Crossed $800k Threshold! (26)
- 15: Top Canadian Preferred Share ETFs (17)
- 03: 5 Financial Principles from a 34 Year Old Millionaire Investor (84)
September 2013
- 30: Net Worth Update September 2013 (+1.19%) (8)
- 12: Self-Employed Freelancer or Professional? How to File Your Income Taxes! (13)
- 09: How Regular and Synthetic Dividend Reinvestment Programs (DRIP) Work (7)
- 03: Net Worth Update August 2013 (+0.26%) – The Volatility Returns! (14)
August 2013
July 2013
- 29: Net Worth Update July 2013 (+1.89%) – Strong Market Moves! (31)
- 24: How to Read and Understand Business News (19)
- 08: Smith Manoeuvre/Dividend Portfolio Update – July 2013 (24)
- 04: Capital Gains Refund Mechanism – Why Mutual Fund and ETF Investors Potentially Pay Less Tax (13)
- 02: Net Worth Update June 2013 (+0.17%) – Summer Stock Market Volatility (11)
June 2013
- 14: Top Canadian Stock Screeners (44)
- 03: Net Worth Update May 2013 (+1.61%) – Sell in May and Go Away? (14)
April 2013
- 29: Net Worth Update April 2013 (+0.92%) (11)
- 03: Cashing Out Your Pension: The Small Benefit Rule (7)
- 01: Net Worth Update March 2013 (+2.19%) (25)
March 2013
February 2013
- 21: How to Calculate Pension Maximum Transfer Value (MTV) (5)
- 18: Smith Manoeuvre Portfolio – February 2013 (16)
- 06: Why the Second Million is MUCH Easier (100)
- 04: 7 Steps to Determine Your Optimal RRSP/TFSA Contribution Strategy (26)
- 01: Net Worth Update January 2013 (+4.53%) (15)
January 2013
- 21: The Optimal RRSP/TFSA Contribution (7)
- 14: How to Calculate Annual Investment Returns Using XIRR (44)
December 2012
- 31: Net Worth Update December 2012 (+1.75%) – Year End Summary and Giveaway Winners (39)
- 19: RESP Portfolio Update – December 2012 (31)
- 05: Consumer Price Index (CPI): How Does It Affect Me? (37)
November 2012
October 2012
- 27: Ask the Readers: What’s in Your Wallet? (52)
- 03: Net Worth Update September 2012 (+1.84%) – The Unlikely Rally (18)
August 2012
- 31: Net Worth Update August 2012 (+1.53%) – End of the Summer Rally? (12)
- 15: Smith Manoeuvre Portfolio – August 2012 (26)
July 2012
- 30: Net Worth Update July 2012 (+1.47%) – Market Bounce? (18)
- 18: Starting a Business? Here are the Four Business Types in Canada (2)
- 09: How Rent to Own Houses Work in Canada (33)
June 2012
May 2012
April 2012
- 30: Net Worth Update April 2012 (+0.25%) (24)
- 04: A Primer on the Pension Benefits Guarantee Fund (1)
March 2012
- 30: Net Worth Update March 2012 (+0.98%) (13)
- 21: A Primer on BRIC (9)
- 19: How Much Does a Tim Hortons Franchise Cost and Profit? (88)
- 02: Net Worth Update Feb 2012 (+1.91%) – Market Gains Edition (27)
January 2012
- 30: Net Worth Update Jan 2012 (+2.16%) – A Fresh Start! (42)
- 18: A Primer on American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) (12)
December 2011
- 30: Net Worth Update Dec 2011 (+0.97%) – Year End Summary (20)
- 29: Smith Manoeuvre Portfolio – December 2011 (17)
- 12: Net Worth Update Nov 2011 (+0.93%) – Santa Claus Rally? (13)
November 2011
October 2011
September 2011
- 30: Net Worth Update Sept 2011 (-0.64%) – The Volatility Continues (26)
- 28: What is a Pension Adjustment (PA)? (12)
- 09: Pension Basics: The Commuted Value (16)
August 2011
- 31: Net Worth Update August 2011 (-0.92%) – Market Correction Edition (11)
- 01: Top US Dollar Credit Cards in Canada (26)
July 2011
- 27: Net Worth Update July 2011 (+1.69%) – Rising Rates Edition (24)
- 04: Net Worth Update June 2011 (+1.50) (16)
June 2011
- 29: Little Known Canadian Benefit Programs – I (Learning Bond, CPP, Grants, NRC) (6)
- 10: Smith Manoeuvre Portfolio – June 2011 (19)
May 2011
- 30: Net Worth Update May 2011 (+1.18%) – Money is Moving Edition! (29)
- 09: Reader Question: Comparing MERs, Yield and Returns (6)
- 02: Financial Strategies for the New Stay at Home Parent (14)
April 2011
March 2011
- 30: Net Worth Update March 2011 (+1.55%) (23)
- 21: Canadians Buying Property in Florida – The Tax Issues (240)
- 14: Buying Foreclosures in Canada – The Process (10)
February 2011
- 28: Net Worth Update February 2011 (+1.56%) (27)
- 08: Manulife ONE Mortgage Review (299)
- 04: Converting a Principal Residence into a Rental Property – The Solution! (59)
January 2011
- 31: Net Worth Update January 2011 (+3.61) (28)
- 21: Financial Goals for 2011 – What are Yours? (31)
- 19: Dollar Cost Averaging (DCA) vs Dollar Value Averaging (DVA) (23)
- 10: 2010 Financial Goals Evaluation (15)
December 2010
- 29: Net Worth Update Dec 2010 (+1.87%) – Year End Summary (31)
- 13: Smith Manoeuvre Portfolio – December 2010 (33)
November 2010
October 2010
September 2010
- 17: Ask the Readers: Living Paycheque to Paycheque? (63)
- 08: Is your Life Insurance Policy about to Implode? (37)
August 2010
- 31: Why the Long Term Growth of the Economy is Not Relevant to Investing (33)
- 30: Net Worth Update August 2010 (+1.56) – RRSP Contribution (33)
- 02: Net Worth Update July 2010 (+1.49%) (21)
July 2010
- 27: Should University Students Contribute to an RRSP? (26)
- 14: Closet Indexers vs. Stock Pickers – Truly Active Managers Outperform (24)
- 06: Truly Active Managers Outperform The Index – Being Different is Key (31)
- 05: Financial Goals Mid Year Update 2010 (23)
June 2010
- 30: Net Worth Update June 2010 (+1.45%) (28)
- 24: Landlord Math – Cap Rate and Return on Investment (44)
- 16: Smith Manoeuvre Portfolio Update – June 2010 (22)
May 2010
- 31: Net Worth Update May 2010 (+2.67) – Sell in May and Go Away? (13)
- 26: Residential vs. Commercial Real Estate Investment Comparison (15)
April 2010
- 29: April 2010 Net Worth Update (+1.34%) – New Beginnings Edition (17)
- 20: Avoid the 5-Year Fixed Mortgage Trap (227)
- 14: The Secret World of Private Banking (22)
- 07: Smith Manoeuvre Portfolio Update – April 2010 (14)
March 2010
- 31: March 2010 Net Worth Update (+2.03) (14)
- 29: In-Kind Transfers of Non-Registered Stocks to an RRSP/TFSA (12)
- 22: RESP Portfolio Update – March 2010 (22)
- 01: Feb 2010 Net Worth Update (+1.54) (23)
February 2010
January 2010
- 26: Jan 2010 Net Worth Update (+4.43) (16)
- 13: My Financial Goals for 2010 (40)
- 06: 2009 Financial Goals Evaluation (19)
December 2009
- 31: Dec 2009 Net Worth Update (+2.11%) – Year End Summary (33)
- 17: Smith Manoeuvre Update December 2009 (15)
- 02: Rent a House to my Parents? (17)
- 01: Claiming Capital Loss from a Delisted Stock (23)
November 2009
- 30: Nov 2009 Net Worth Update (+1.65%) (25)
- 24: 3 Principles of Successful Investors Part 2 (11)
- 23: How Car Lease Payments are Calculated (18)
- 10: Top Low-Cost Canadian DRIP Stocks Ranked by Yield, Dividend Growth and Discounts (54)
October 2009
- 28: Oct 2009 Net Worth Update (+1.58%): Halloween Edition (20)
- 08: Does Your Advisor have Your Best Interest at Heart? (40)
September 2009
- 30: Sept 2009 Net Worth Update (+2.78%) – Pension Buy Back Edition (21)
- 22: What’s Important About Money to You? (29)
- 03: How to Convert a Principal Residence into Rental Property? (67)
August 2009
- 31: August 2009 Net Worth Update (+1.70%) (27)
- 11: Smith Manouevre Portfolio August 2009 – Where is the Correction? (37)
- 10: Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) and GIS Clawback (55)
July 2009
- 30: July 2009 Net Worth Update (+1.75%): Big Home Expenses (24)
- 27: Buying a Car from the U.S – The Pros/Cons and Process (25)
- 20: Case Study: Young and Cash Rich (48)
- 01: June 2009 Net Worth Update (+2.12%): Car Shopping Edition (27)
June 2009
- 17: Smith Manoeuvre Portfolio June 2009 – The Rally Continues! (40)
- 10: The Prepaid Funeral: Advantages & Disadvantages (35)
May 2009
- 28: May 2009 Net Worth Update: Mortgage Pay Down Edition (+5.32%) (35)
- 14: Reader Mail: What to do with $5,000? (49)
April 2009
- 30: April 2009 Net Worth Update: Bull Market? (+4.12%) (30)
- 21: Smith Manoeuvre Portfolio April 2009 – The Turning Point? (45)
March 2009
- 31: March 2009 Net Worth Update: Market Rally Edition (+1.92%) (29)
- 18: How Capital Cost Allowance Works (CCA) (64)
- 12: Rental Properties – To incorporate or not to incorporate… (37)
- 05: Feb 2009 Net Worth Update (-2.29%): Landlord No Longer Edition (20)
February 2009
- 25: Smith Manoeuvre Portfolio – Feb 2009 (25)
- 23: Holding a Mortgage within an RRSP (80)
- 19: RRSP Tip: Carry Forward Your RRSP Tax Deduction (55)
- 17: How to Get Free HDTV (in Canada) (57)
- 11: RESP Portfolio Update – Feb 2009 (15)
- 10: How to Take Advantage of the Market After the Crash of 2008 (60)
- 04: Protect Your Savings: CDIC and CIPF Explained (17)
- 02: January 2009 Net Worth Update (+2.94%) (23)
January 2009
- 13: 9 Ways I Reduced My Taxes Last Year (34)
- 06: 2008 Financial Goals Report Card (22)
- 05: How We Feed Our Family of Four on $100 a Week (29)
December 2008
- 31: December 2008 Net Worth Update (-0.45%) (18)
- 30: Smith Manoeuvre Portfolio – Dec 2008 (15)
- 01: November 2008 Net Worth Update (-1.59%) (26)
October 2008
September 2008
August 2008
- 29: August 2008 Net Worth Update (+1.27%) (32)
- 28: Smith Manoeuvre Portfolio – August 2008 (22)
- 03: Sunday Morning Reading – August 3, 2008 (1)
July 2008
June 2008
- 30: June 2008 Net Worth Update (+2.09%) (10)
- 30: Smith Maneouvre Portfolio – June 2008 (28)
- 09: Hybrid vs. Gasoline Vehicle Comparison – Are Hybrid Vehicles Worth it? (96)
May 2008
- 29: May 2008 Net Worth Update (+3.12%) (23)
- 28: Smith Manoeuvre Portfolio – May 2008 (29)
- 22: The High Cost of the Manulife One Mortgage (158)
April 2008
- 30: April 2008 Net Worth Update (+1.65%) (18)
- 29: Smith Manoeuvre Portfolio – April 2008 (30)
- 24: Getting Organized for Tax Season (21)
- 14: New Car every 10 years or Used Car every 5? (65)
March 2008
- 31: March 2008 Net Worth Update: (+1.17%) (8)
- 27: Differences in Non-Refundable Tax Credits and Tax Deductions (22)
- 20: Informal In-Trust Accounts (15)
February 2008
- 28: Feb 2008 Net Worth Update (+2.69%) (12)
January 2008
- 31: Jan 2008 Net Worth Update (+1.04%) (13)
- 02: Financial Goals 2007 Report Card (13)
December 2007
- 31: Dec 2007 Net Worth Update (+2.35%) (15)
- 12: DIY Smith Manoeuvre II – The Readvanceable Mortgages (43)
November 2007
October 2007
September 2007
- 28: Sept 2007 Net Worth Update (+2.27%) (17)
August 2007
- 30: August 2007 Net Worth Update (+0.11%) (8)
- 27: Reader Mail: Buried in Debt, Help! (21)
- 24: Probate Fees by Province (4)
July 2007
- 31: July 2007 Net Worth Update (+1.74%) (14)
- 17: Universal Life Insurance Explained (74)
June 2007
- 29: June 2007 Net Worth Update (+1.54%) (21)
- 27: Should Spouse Stay at Home with Kids OR Work? (32)
- 21: Asset Allocation: June 2007 (10)
- 18: Stock Market Beliefs – Part 2 (1)
- 15: Stock Market Beliefs – Part 1 (11)
- 14: Financial Goals Progress: June 2007 (10)
May 2007
- 31: May 2007 Net Worth Update (+3.04% ) (8)
- 30: Myths about Leveraging into Equities – Part 2 (18)
- 29: Myths about Leveraging into Equities – Part 1 (6)
- 10: Passive Income Update – May 2007 (4)
April 2007
- 30: April 2007 Net Worth Update (+3.53%) (11)
- 02: Young, Rich, and Retired: An Interview with QCash (34)
March 2007
- 30: March 2007 Net Worth Update (+1.57%) (11)
February 2007
January 2007
- 26: Passive Income Goals and Update (9)
- 15: Surviving on $12 000 a year (14)
- 09: January 2007 Net Worth Update (+4.43%) (7)
December 2006
- 24: Goals for the New Year (2007)! (14)
- 09: Net Worth: December 2006 (4)
