2023 Goals and Resolutions – Q2 Update
Since 2019, I have been setting goals and resolutions at the beginning of the year and then posting quarterly updates on this blog as a way to keep myself accountable. Over the years I have …
Investing
You have saved money, now what? How do you invest so your money can grow and compound exponentially? Let’s face it, hide money under your mattress isn’t a sound investment advice.
Learning how to invest money in dividend paying stocks and index ETFs. How to minimize taxes legally so you can grow your money without paying the taxman.
Dividend Income – June 2023 Update
It’s that time of the month to provide an update on our monthly dividend income. Since starting this blog back in July 2014, I have written dividend income reports every single month. Why do I …
Random thoughts on the market
Lately, I have been getting many emails from readers that have a similar tone… “Bob, what are you guys doing with your investments? Are you considering selling some positions and holding more cash? If you’re …
Learning and Accepting Failures
Failures are unpleasant and unwanted experiences. When you encounter a failure, you may feel hopeless, anxious, have self-doubts, and even depressed. But let’s face it, failures are part of life. We simply can’t go through …
How to determine if a stock is expensive or not?
“Wow, this stock is really expensive at $500 per share. I ain’t going to buy this expensive stock.” “At $150, I’m not touching that stock with a ten-foot pole.” “I only look at stocks at …
Dividend Income – May 2023 Update
Welcome to a new monthly dividend income update. These monthly dividend income updates are one of my favourite blog posts to write because they allow me to demonstrate that it is possible to build up …
Do we have enough to live off dividends? A case study
Last year, I asked whether we have enough to retire in 2023. After running some projections and analysis, it was clear that we can’t retire and rely on dividend income alone to sustain our current …