Do we have enough to retire in 2023?
I’ll be turning 40 later this year. Since I am very much enjoying my full time job in high tech and finding it mentally challenging, I have no intention of quitting and “retiring” any time …
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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What we’re doing in this bear beet red market condition
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you probably have heard that the global stock market has been on a downward spiral. Yup, the bear has entered the room and many of us are seeing …
Should I overcontribute $2,000 to RRSP?
I have always enjoyed receiving emails from readers and connecting with like-minded people. Recently a reader asked me the following question: Does it make sense to take advantage of the $2,000 RRSP contribution buffer and …
Dividend Income – August 2022 Update
Wow, it’s hard to believe it’s September already, summer is in the rearview mirror, and our kids are back in school. I guess that’s what happens when you’re having fun. As usual, before we dive …
Dividend vs Index + Good reads from the PF community
Ahh, the age-old debate… dividend investing vs. index investing. Is one better than the other? Well, like any good debate, there are many of evidences that can support both sides of the argument. For example, …
Random thoughts from Taiwan
Greetings from Taiwan everyone! I’m currently in Taiwan for a work trip and will spend a little over two weeks on this beautiful tiny island. The last time I was here was in November 2019. …
The battle of inflation & cheapest grocery store – Costco vs. Superstore vs. Walmart
Lately, there’s high inflation-related news almost every other week. Between climate change, higher fuel costs, the ongoing supply chain issues, and the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, there doesn’t seem to be any sight …