My job is filled with phone and in person meetings in the mornings. I don’t normally get a chance to check online till about 11 am EST. About an hour and half after the US and Canadian market opens. I am also rarely at my desk. I am more of a long term investor than a short term trader. So I don’t always need real time data during the day. I do however want to be able to receive alerts…
One of my goals for this year is to make $50k in addition to my income. Having a goal is nice, but like most people if you don’t have a plan you are not going to get there. There is only two ways I believe that I can get there. Starting a company or investing. I believe I don’t have enough passion to start a company. After spending some time understanding entrepreneurs and what drives them to start companies I…
I read an interesting article. Here are my thoughts on it. Source/Issue: “The 20-minute financial expert” , (MoneySense , www.canadianbusiness.com ) Written by: By Ian McGugan and Duncan Hood Key points from the Article: 1. This article attempts to give the reader a good basis on personal finance related topics such as how to save, smart ways to invest, tax tips, how to use leverage for benefit, insurance, will , how to find a financial adviser, and how to retire….
I am a big promoter of Tax Free Savings Accounts ( TFSAs). In Canada anyone with a valid social insurance number ( SIN), who is older than 18 in most provinces and 19 in some can contribute to a TFSA. The great thing about TFSA is that it doesn’t just have to be a savings account. You can have a self – directed TFSA and can buy shares, bonds, units of mutual funds etc … Remember any income you earn…