Why I don’t invest using margin

As you may know, we only invest with money that we have. We don’t borrow to invest, meaning we are not utilizing Smith Maneuver or trading on margin. Why don’t I invest using margin? Very simple. …

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Coaching service now available

Several readers have reach out to me via email about coaching on personal finance, investing, and financial independence related topics. While I have tried to answer questions via email, most of these questions really require …

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Random Thoughts

Here are some random thoughts that I typed up quickly while on the plane heading down to the US… they are very RAW.   I am terribly sad and feel sick to my stomach to …

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Be yourself, don’t hide behind an imaginary role

How many social media accounts do you have? Do you have a Facebook account? Do you have a Twitter account? What about Instagram? What about Snapchat? What about Google+? In this social-media-crazed world that we …

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Dividend Income – July 2017 Update

Wow where did July go? Between having fun at work, looking running after the kids, tending the garden & yard, and enjoying the summer, July just slipped by. Baby T2.0 is waking up screaming a bit …

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How financially sound are you?

Although we own 6 Canadian banking stocks,we use Coast Capital Savings for our day-to-day banking. We are happy Coast Capital Savings customers. The other day I got a letter from Coast Capital Savings stating that they …

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