Why we don’t invest in GICs
In the last year or so, I have received many emails from readers asking if we are investing in GICs. With the interest rates at the highest level in the last 20 years, banks offer …
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5 Best Canadian REITs for 2024 – Why we invest in REITs
A few readers have asked me why we don’t invest in rental properties and invest in real estate investment trusts (REITs) instead. There are a few reasons why we prefer investing in Canadian REITs rather …
Best Canadian monthly dividend stocks – My top 9
If you’re reading this blog, there is a good chance that you are interested in financial independence retire early. More specifically, you are looking to invest in dividend growth stocks and live off dividends when …
Dividend Income – November 2023 Update
After a very busy October, November was relatively quiet. Our seven-day Disneyland trip in October was a distant memory. With the temperatures getting colder, we spent more time inside working on various projects. Since I …
Dividend stocks we’re considering for 2024 TFSA
With 2024 just around the corner, I’m sure many Canadian investors, ourselves included, are getting excited about the new TFSA contribution room. Recently it became official that the 2024 TFSA contribution limit will be $7,000. …
Are split-shares safe for building a dividend portfolio?
Lately, I have received many emails and questions on Twitter asking me about split-shares, or split-share corporations (split corp for short). Specifically, are split-shares safe for building a dividend portfolio? Some readers also asked why …
Dividend Income – October 2023 Update
It’s hard to believe it’s already November and there are only two months left in 2023. Given that the stock market has been extremely volatile, many Canadian dividend stocks have seen better days. I bet …