Re-examine our financial independence plans
When we started our financial independence journey back in 2011, we didn’t set a specific FI date or number. In our minds, we do not doubt whether we could become financially independent or not. We …
Advanced topics on investing and FIRE
When we started our financial independence journey back in 2011, we didn’t set a specific FI date or number. In our minds, we do not doubt whether we could become financially independent or not. We …
Mrs. T and I got serious with investing in dividend growth stocks around 2011. Since then we have built up a sizable dividend portfolio, generating around $3,400 per month. Our goal is to one day …
Lately, I have received many emails from readers asking about foreign withholding taxes. Some readers are wondering where they should hold US stocks that pay dividends, while some readers are wondering if it makes sense …
The accumulation phase is a major focus within the financial independence retire early (FIRE) movement. People focus on how they can accumulate enough assets to reach financial independence and eventually retire early. But the accumulation …
Many of us on the financial independence retire early journey put a lot of attention and time on the accumulation phase- how much money should I invest each month, which index ETFs and individual stock …
As many of you know, we have been busy adding new capital and buying dividend paying stocks over the last few years. During the COVID-19-caused short recession last year, our portfolio was down as much …
There are many similarities between the US and Canada when it comes to personal finance. One of the major key differences is how mortgage interest is treated when you file your income tax. In the …