Random Personal Finance Thoughts

Greetings from the land of the Vikings! Mrs. T, Baby T, and I have been spending our time in the land of the Vikings for the last two weeks, visiting Mrs. T’s family and friends. It …

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Respect your money

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I recently finished reading “The 9 Steps to Financial Freedom” by Suze Orman. One of the steps that she mentioned in the book is being respectful of yourself and your money. I’ve heard this phrase …

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Fighting for financial freedom

How would you define the word freedom? By definition, freedom is the power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint; it is the state of not being imprisoned …

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Heard at the dentist… about being successful

I was at the dentist office this afternoon and overheard the following conversation. One of the dentists said:   You need to brush your teeth so they will look white and shiny. Once you’re a dentist then people …

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What is frugality? Frugality is…

What is frugality? Frugality is living below your means. Frugality is walking or biking to grocery stores instead of driving. Frugality is growing your own vegetables and herbs. Frugality is buying long lasting memories and experiences …

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Financial advice – Get in line and stay in line

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I recently heard this financial advice which I thought was ingenious. The advice simply says: Get in line and stay in line What does it mean exactly? The concept is very simple. No matter who we are or …

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Canadian dividend investing tips

Although we’ve been involved in dividend growth investing for a number of years, we are still learning. Mrs. T and I are always looking for ways to gain more knowledge on investment and personal finance …

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