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 …
Travels
How do you travel on a budget? Travel related articles.
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. …
Is it time to re-evaluate Smith Maneuver + Good reads from the PF community
Since Canadians can’t deduct mortgage interests in our income tax filing, many Canadian homeowners use Smith Maneuver as a legal strategy to enable them to make their mortgages tax-deductible. Essentially, Canadians would borrow money against …
Stock market volatility + Good Reads from the PF community
Wow, the stock market sure has been volatile lately. The retail sector is taking a big hit, just take a look at Target, Walmart, Amazon, and Costco. Ouch! Should you hoard cash and wait till …
2022 Goals and Resolutions – Q1 Update
I have been publishing updates on my goals and resolutions since 2019. In many ways, this practice has kept me accountable and helped me to stay focused on tasks ahead. Last year, due to the …
Die with zero – Does it make sense?
Recently I met up with a good friend for a much-needed chat. Over the course of a few tasty cans of beer, my friend mentioned that he recently listened to the “Die with Zero” audiobook …
2022 Goals and Resolutions
Another new year, is it time for another set of new goals and resolutions? Or maybe not? Since 2019, I have set goals and resolutions at the beginning of the year and tracked them via …