2021 Goals & Resolutions Wrap Up
Since 2019 I have been setting up goals and resolutions for myself at the beginning of the year. I would then provide an update every quarter to see how I was doing with my goals. …
ETF Investing
Index ETF investing, the other pillar of investing strategy that we deploy. Index ETF investing essentially tracks the different market indices. When market goes up, index ETFs go up; when market goes up, index ETFs go up. A simple and straightforward investing strategy.
Dividend Income – Dec 2021 Update & 2021 Summary
Happy new year! I hope everyone enjoyed their holiday break and spent time with their families while staying safe and healthy. What a crazy year we had in 2021 eh? It’s hard to believe that …
Dividend Income – November 2021 Update
First of all, I want to apologize for posting the monthly dividend income update later than usual. Life has been a bit hectic in December and the last couple of weeks was filled with a …
What are Canadian Depositary Receipts (CDRs) – Should you invest in CDRs?
It is always great to see innovation and new products in the banking and investing industry. A few months ago, CIBC introduced the Canadian Depositary Receipts (CDRs) on the NEO Exchange as a way to …
National Bank Direct Brokerage Review – $0 per trade. Should I consider switching?
The National Bank of Canada recently made a ground-breaking announcement for the Canadian bank. It announced that their online brokerage, National Bank Direct Brokerage will offer no-commission trading. Why is this a ground-breaking announcement? Because …
Cashflows and Portfolios – Retirement Projections
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 …
Christmas plans+ Good Reads From The PF Community
First of all, I hope our American friends had a great Thanksgiving. Given it’s Black Friday in the US and many Canadian stores have started this tradition, happy bargain hunting. But remember, the best savings …