Category: Opinion
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Should you buy dividend stocks
My ex-wife used to like cars that were red. The color of the car had nothing to do with the quality nor the performance of the car, they just happen to be red. She made the argument that red cars run faster and are prettier, and in many cases that were true. The same thing happens…
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Personal and financial goals for 2022
I find that writing down personal and financial goals is a great mental exercise, at least for me, it helps me stay focused, it helps me reflect on the things that I want, and pay less attention to the things that don’t contribute to my goals. 1. Increase net worth The year 2021 was my…
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Should you lend money to a family member?
in OpinionMy mother has been helping me all her life, as most mothers do. Not only did she raise me, but she also helped me pay for my education, and many times she outright gave me cash gifts. Lending money to a family member is an opportunity to show my gratitude A few weeks ago, when…
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Most anti-abortion advocates are white, religious, fat, racist, gun-lovers and meat-eaters
in OpinionIt’s just driving me crazy, a pro-life advocate, brandishing a cross to show how good of a Christian they are, promoting life while carrying a weapon, and then going home to eat a juicy steak. Most of these pro-lifers want to impose a racist agenda and they see the pro-live banner as a perfect way…
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It’s time to add another $6,000 to your Tax-Free Savings Account for the year 2022
The moment is now. It’s time to add another $6,000 to your Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA). This is the biggest gift the Canadian government can give to its taxpayers, the ability to save money, 100% tax-free. The limit for this year, 2022, is $6,000. I made the transfer right away. I will be buying some…
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Stock market returns for 2021: 19%
It was another spectacular year. Generally, my investments are divided into three parts: 1/3 U.S. 1/3 Canada 1/3 International. For the US par, a great chunk of my Money is in the S&P 500. The return of the S&P 500 was 27%. For the Canadian index, the return was about 21% And the International index,…