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Come follow the journey of a young Canadian on his goal to $1 million in net worth by the age of 35. Daily topics include frugal tips, investing, real estate and tax tips!

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  • 3 Principles of Successful Investors Part 1 on Nov 19, 2009 in Stock Investing

    “There are some people who, if they don’t already know, you can’t tell ‘em.” – Yogi Berra Are you one of those investors for whom things just seem to always work out well? Getting superior long term returns seems to take litt...

  • Investing Stratetgy: When to Buy Dividend Stocks on Nov 18, 2009 in Stock Investing

    With my debt and savings habits under control, lately my thoughts have been more so on investing strategies. One investment strategy that I believe in, as you may know, is dividend investing. Dividend investing can mean a couple things. It could incl...

  • A Little Food Planning Goes a Long Way on Nov 17, 2009 in Saving Strategies

    The key to better managing your food life is being organized. If you can make an effort to do this then you will save money and time.  As well, you’ll probably eat a little better, eat a wider variety of food, and you might even live a little...

  • EI Benefits for the Self Employed on Nov 16, 2009 in Business

    As the ranks of self employed Canadians increases, there is a growing problem of employment insurance coverage.  What is the problem?  Self employed business owners previously were not eligible for employment insurance coverage.  As it’s esp...

  • Currency Conversion, Wills and Deals – Nov 15, 2009 on Nov 15, 2009 in Interesting Links

    US ETFs vs. Canadian ETFs holding US ETFs – currency conversion @ Canadian Money Forum Is my hand-drafted will valid? @ Thicken My Wallet How to Find a Good Deal @ Five Cent Nickel Portfolio Rebalancing Experiment @ Michael James 10 Steps to De...

  • Limiting Beliefs about Money on Nov 12, 2009 in Money Psychology

    I’ve read more personal finance books than I care to admit. One of the themes I’ve noticed recently is in the idea of limiting beliefs. These are thoughts or beliefs about money that hinder or inhibit our financial success. We may suspect what we...

  • Top Low-Cost Canadian DRIP Stocks Ranked by Yield, Dividend Growth and Discounts on Nov 10, 2009 in Stock Investing

    DRIPs are already known as low-cost investment vehicles: the best ones have no fees for optional stock purchases or reinvestment of dividends.  But what if you could get even more “bank” for your buck by focusing on the best of the best?