Archive for September 2017
Weekend Reading: Calgary Meet-Up Edition
Welcome to our latest edition of weekend reading. We’ve got a busy week ahead, with a Calgary meet-up at the new Tangerine cafe on 17th Avenue, the Canadian Financial Summit (where you can learn more about my four-minute investment portfolio), and a Twitter chat about TFSAs. In addition, I’ll have a new Toronto Star article…
Read MoreBuilding Your Wealth: What You Need To Know Before Investing In Mutual Funds
An investment is an asset or item that is purchased with the hope it will generate income or will appreciate to create future wealth. There are lots of types of investments – from stocks and bonds, antiques, art and collectibles, and real estate. All investments have different ways of being selected and purchased, and each…
Read More5 Keys To Becoming Financially Free
We want to be financially free by the time I reach 45. That freedom will allow us to pursue our passions much earlier than traditional retirement age. To get there we’ll need to be debt-free and have sufficient assets and other income producing endeavours to allow me to leave full-time employment behind. Unlike some early…
Read MoreWeekend Reading: End Of Summer Edition
Our kids go back to school next week and so this officially marks the last weekend of summer for parents. We’re very excited to have a brand new elementary school open this year right down the street from us, which means no more early mornings waiting for the bus. Our oldest enters grade three this…
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