40 lessons I’ve learned after 40 years
I’m turning 40 later this year. It’s hard to believe that it’s been a decade since I turned 30. My 30s were a great decade – seeing my two kids born in front of my …
Month: October 2022
Reconsidering status symbols+ Good reads from the PF community
What is a status symbol? According to Investopedia, a status symbol is generally an object that signifies its owners’ high social and economic standing. So things like luxury cars, designer clothes, McMansions, fancy watches, latest …
Dividend Income – September 2022 Update
For me, it felt like September disappeared in a blink of an eye. This was probably because I spent over 2 weeks in Taiwan for business, including spending 4 days in a quarantine hotel. For …
Do we have enough to retire in 2023?
I’ll be turning 40 later this year. Since I am very much enjoying my full time job in high tech and finding it mentally challenging, I have no intention of quitting and “retiring” any time …
What we’re doing in this bear beet red market condition
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you probably have heard that the global stock market has been on a downward spiral. Yup, the bear has entered the room and many of us are seeing …
Should I overcontribute $2,000 to RRSP?
I have always enjoyed receiving emails from readers and connecting with like-minded people. Recently a reader asked me the following question: Does it make sense to take advantage of the $2,000 RRSP contribution buffer and …