Stock investment wisdom from my grandpa
“You have to buy stocks the way you would a nice suit. Pick a high-quality, well-established brand — then wait for it to go on sale.” – my Opa. Everyone knows investing in the stock market is about...
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Facebook IPO: why I didn’t buy
There was a lot of hype about Facebook becoming a publicly traded company. The stock went public last week, and leading up to the big event there were endless speculations about its potential. Buying...
View ArticlePF Achievement Unlocked: monthly dividend income
Yesterday, I bought another dividend stock and succeeded at one of my baby-steps towards self-sustaining wealth: I have a passive monthly dividend income. img src:...
View ArticleThe 5 Stocks Every Millennial Needs To Have In Their Portfolio
I’m a big advocate of investing in your 20′s. It is not nearly as scary or challenging as people make it out to be. Signing up for an online brokerage account (I use Questrade) takes only a few minutes...
View ArticleInvesting in stocks to hedge against your lifestyle costs
A few years ago, before I had a personal finance blog of my own and was just an anonymous reader, I was a huge fan of Jacob of Early Retirement Extreme. His progress and achievements are admirable, but...
View ArticleDividend Investing: The Ultimate Passive Income Source
Dividend investing is one of the best ways to create a completely passive income stream. With dividend stocks, you invest once and earn forever! Passive income, the type of income that you earn even...
View ArticleWhat is the stock market?
While the stock market might seem intimidating at first glance, it’s surprisingly easy once you get started. In fact, if you’re not a day-trader, investing in the stock market can be downright boring....
View ArticleThe New 2020 TFSA Explained
The Tax-Free Savings Account annual contribution limit has been is $6,000 for 2020. Here is the 2020 TFSA Explained, so you can make the most of your money in the New Year. In this post we explain...
View ArticleHow to Build A Balanced Stock Portfolio
Many people wonder how to build a balanced stock portfolio, but the process is easier than you think. Self-directed investing means managing your stock investment portfolio by yourself. You’re...
View ArticleHow to Keep Your Cool Investing in Volatile Stock Markets
Investing in volatile stock markets is a challenging and emotionally draining endeavor. It’s also often a great way to supercharge the returns on your portfolio by taking advantage of investment...
View ArticleThe Stock Market Crashed, Now What?
Last week, stocks tumbled a whopping 10% in a single day, bringing their total fall on Thursday to a terrifying 27% in the wake of Coronavirus. It rebounded slightly by Friday close, but we’re still in...
View ArticleWealthsimple vs Questwealth: How These Robo-Advisors Compare
Wealthsimple and Questwealth are two leading robo-advisors in the Canadian fintech space. They both offer low-fee automatic investing options for people who want to access the stock market but don’t...
View ArticleWealthsimple’s Socially Responsible Investing Portfolios Just Got Better
Wealthsimple has improved their Socially Responsible Investing Portfolios with more stringent requirements for companies to qualify. They’ve lowered their carbon footprint, screened out weapons...
View ArticleHow to Invest In Stocks
Investing in the stock market is the single surefire way to build lifetime financial security. You can invest in stocks and ETFs to grow your wealth and earn passive income. But many people find the...
View ArticleI Lost $12,000 Trading On A Margin During A Stock Market Crash
This is a guest post by Nirushan Sivagnanasuntharam The stock market can be a good place to invest your money. As long as you stick to blue chip stocks and don’t take any crazy risks! Back in 2007-08,...
View ArticlePassiv Review: An Automated Solution for the DIY Investor
Passiv is a portfolio management tool for self-directed brokerage accounts. If you’re an individual investor looking for a simple solution to always ensure your portfolio is balanced and performing the...
View ArticleWealthsimple’s Socially Responsible Investing Portfolios Just Got Better
Wealthsimple has improved their Socially Responsible Investing Portfolios with more stringent requirements for companies to qualify. They’ve lowered their carbon footprint, screened out weapons...
View ArticleHow to Invest In Stocks
Investing in the stock market is the single surefire way to build lifetime financial security. You can invest in stocks and ETFs to grow your wealth and earn passive income. But many people find the...
View ArticleI Lost $12,000 Trading On A Margin During A Stock Market Crash
This is a guest post by Nirushan Sivagnanasuntharam The stock market can be a good place to invest your money. As long as you stick to blue chip stocks and don’t take any crazy risks! Back in 2007-08,...
View ArticleThe Best ETFs in Canada for Young Investors
Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) are the easiest way for investors to diversify and protect their portfolio. We’ve compiled a shortlist of the best ETFs in Canada for young investors looking to start or...
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