Archive for October 2013
Boost Income Yields With Split Shares
Many retirees are looking to boost their income through their investment portfolios. One way to boost your yield, while still maintaining a higher level of safety, is with split shares. What is a split share? A split share is a unique type of derivative investment product (also called a structured product). The “risk/reward” of common…
Read MoreCanadian Dividend Aristocrats and iShares’ CDZ
The 59 stocks that make up the Canadian dividend aristocrats are a good starting point for investors who are hunting for yield. These stocks must have increased their dividends for at least five consecutive years to make the aristocrats list. Becoming a dividend aristocrat shows that company management is committed – for better or worse…
Read MoreHow We Prepared To Live On One Income
This was my intro post for the now defunct Moneyville blog, where I wrote a column twice per week for 2 years. The blog was folded into The Star’s personal finance section in January, where I continue to write a bi-weekly column. Enjoy. As a thirty-something, single-income, two-child family, we are faced with plenty of…
Read More5 Challenges DIY Investors Face
Many investors like the “do-it-yourself” approach for one or more of the following reasons: To save money on fees They think they can do a better job than their advisor They enjoy the process Perhaps DIY investing was a lot of fun in the beginning. It felt good to fire your advisor. Maybe the prices…
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