Semi-Retirement Q&A with Mark McGrath

Semi-Retirement Q&A with Mark McGrath

The financial independence retire early (FIRE) community is a very supportive and tight-knit one. One thing I appreciate from the diverse FIRE community is that there are people ahead of us who are always willing …

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The future of Tawcan.com

The future of Tawcan.com

It’s hard to believe this blog has been in existence for over 11 years. Last year, I celebrated the 10th anniversary of this blog and it’s quite fascinating that another year has gone by with …

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Dividend Income – June 2025 Update

Dividend Income - June 2025 Update

Wow, it’s hard to believe that 2025 is already half over. What happened to the time?  For those of you who are new to this blog, I have been posting monthly dividend income updates to …

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Key learnings from Richer, Wiser, Happier

Key learnings from Richer, Wiser, Happier

I recently finished “Richer, Wiser, Happier: How the World’s Greatest Investors Win in Markets and Life” by William Green. In the book, Green shared life-changing lessons based on hundreds of hours of interviews that he …

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Approaching FIRE with a balanced mindset

Approaching FIRE with a balanced mindset

I came across this article from The Globe and Mail the other day. The article profiled Jeremy Finney who retired five years ago at age 41. Soon 46, he is dealing with regrets about early …

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