Semi-Retirement Q&A with Mark McGrath

Semi-Retirement Q&A with Mark McGrath

The financial independence retire early (FIRE) community is a very supportive and tight-knit one. One thing I appreciate from the diverse FIRE community is that there are people ahead of us who are always willing …

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The future of Tawcan.com

The future of Tawcan.com

It’s hard to believe this blog has been in existence for over 11 years. Last year, I celebrated the 10th anniversary of this blog and it’s quite fascinating that another year has gone by with …

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13 Best Canadian Dividend Stocks for 2025

Best Canadian dividend stocks

Mrs. T and I are working toward financial independence by investing in dividend stocks and index ETFs. Our plan is to live off dividends by having between $60,000 to $70,000 in dividend income. We may …

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Key learnings from Richer, Wiser, Happier

Key learnings from Richer, Wiser, Happier

I recently finished “Richer, Wiser, Happier: How the World’s Greatest Investors Win in Markets and Life” by William Green. In the book, Green shared life-changing lessons based on hundreds of hours of interviews that he …

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The five worst investments we’ve owned

The five worst investments we've owned

I started investing in mutual funds and stocks shortly after entering the workforce. Back then, I didn’t really know what I was doing, so I followed many “ investment hot tips.” Over time, I made …

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Dividend Income – May 2025 Update

Dividend Income - May 2025 Update

Welcome to our latest monthly dividend income update.  For us, these regular monthly dividend income updates keep us accountable and demonstrate that it is possible to build up a sizable dividend portfolio over time. These …

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Dividend Income – April 2025 Update

Dividend Income - April 2025 Update

Welcome to our latest monthly dividend income update!  We have been doing these monthly updates since the birth of this blog to track our financial independence progress. It is our way of showing that it …

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