Tawcan is a Canadian personal finance and dividend investing blog that chronicles my quest for financial independence and joyful life.

I started this blog to show it is possible to achieve financial independence as a single-income family with two young kids while living in Vancouver Canada, one of the most expensive cities in the world.

My wife and I started building our dividend portfolio in 2011 after a financial epiphany.

Today, the portfolio generates over $6,000 in dividends per month. We originally dreamed of becoming financially independent and living off dividends by 2025. Although we could live off dividends by supplementing it with a part time income in 2025, we aren't in a rush to cross the so called "finish line." Therefore, we are taking it easy and we plan to realize the dream of living off dividends before 2030.

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Why we don’t invest in GICs

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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How to save and invest while enjoying life?

How to save and invest while enjoying life

2023 was another year where many Canadians have been spending more money on their day-to-day expenses. Groceries, gas, dining out, airfare, accommodation, movie tickets, concert tickets, and just about every expense has gone up in …

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2024 Looking ahead…

2024 Looking ahead…

It’s hard to believe it’s 2024 already. A lot has changed in the last year. On the work front… In January 2023, I was part of the engineering organization, managing and working with a small …

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Happy Holidays – Seasons Greetings

Happy Holidays - Seasons Greetings

Seasons greetings everyone. I just want to take the time to thank every one of you for all your support over the years. I wouldn’t have been able to continue writing on this blog if …

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