Archives By Month
July 2008
- 04: Best of Million Dollar Journey: June 2008
- 03: Risk Management via Insurance - Disability Insurance
- 02: The Longterm Cost of Higher Management Expense Ratios (MER’s)
- 01: Ask the Readers: What does Retirement Mean to You?
June 2008
- 30: June 2008 Net Worth Update (+2.09%)
- 30: Smith Maneouvre Portfolio - June 2008
- 28: More Weekend Reading - June 28, 2008
- 27: Weekend Reading - June 27, 2008
- 26: Risk Management via Insurance - Life Insurance
- 26: Risk Management via Insurance - A Definitive Guide
- 25: RBS Predicts a Global Market Crash
- 24: Ask the Readers: Favorite Discount Brokerage?
- 23: Top 10 Ways to Save Money in University/College
- 20: Weekend Reading - June 20, 2008
- 19: Cats in the Cradle, Money, and Family
- 18: Apple iPhone 3G Coming to Canada!
- 17: Double Your Market Exposure with Horizons BetaPro ETFs
- 16: How to Buy and Sell Shares on the Stock Market
- 14: More Weekend Reading - June 14, 2008
- 13: Book Winner, News and Weekend Reading
- 12: Reader Mail: Beginner Trader
- 11: The Opportunity Cost of Having an Emergency Fund
- 10: Book Review and Giveaway: The Intelligent Portfolio
- 09: Hybrid vs. Gasoline Vehicle Comparison - Are Hybrids Worth it?
- 06: Best of Million Dollar Journey: May 2008
- 05: Airline Fuel Surcharges
- 04: How to Open a TD e-Series (e-Funds) RESP Account
- 03: Fundamental vs Regular Index Funds/ETF’s
- 02: Fundamental Index Funds/ETF’s - The Basics
May 2008
- 31: More Weekend Reading - May 31, 2008
- 30: Another Giveaway, Cheap Books and Weekend Reading - May 30, 2008
- 29: May 2008 Net Worth Update (+3.12%)
- 28: Smith Manoeuvre Portfolio - May 2008
- 27: Your Money Personality
- 26: Saving Strategy: Ask for a Discount
- 23: Overbought Oil and Weekend Reading
- 22: The High Cost of the Manulife One Mortgage
- 21: Why your Retirement Account is NOT an Emergency Fund
- 20: Book Review: The 10 Biggest Investment Mistakes Canadians Make and How to Avoid Them
- 19: Nortel Litigation Settlement
- 16: Book Giveaway Winner, New Poll, and Weekend Reading
- 15: How Return OF Capital Works
- 14: Reader Mail: How Do I Reduce Investment Fees?
- 13: Book Review and Giveaway: Does Your Bag Have Holes?
- 12: Hedge Against Your Bills by Owning the Company
- 09: Welcome to the New Server!
- 09: Book Winner, Server Change and Weekend Reading
- 08: Personal Finance Across Borders I - Retirement Accounts
- 07: Book Review and Giveaway: The House Flipping Answer Book
- 06: Million Dollar Journey on GlobeInvestor.com!
- 06: MoneyTalk LIVE with TD Waterhouse II
- 05: MoneyTalk LIVE with TD Waterhouse I
- 02: Best of Million Dollar Journey: April 2008
- 01: The RESP Strategy
April 2008
- 30: April 2008 Net Worth Update (+1.65%)
- 29: Smith Manoeuvre Portfolio - April 2008
- 28: Financial Infidelity - The Leading Cause of Divorce?
- 26: Weekend Reading - April 26, 2008
- 25: Rates Cuts, New Look, and Other Links
- 24: Getting Organized for Tax Season
- 23: Ask the Readers: Giving Money as a Gift, How Much?
- 22: Frugal Recipe: Beef Stew
- 21: The Equity Collar - A Risk Reduction Strategy
- 18: The Star, Twitter and More Reading
- 17: The KISS Principle
- 16: Calculating Your Adjusted Cost Base (ACB)
- 15: Having a Newborn - Getting Down to Business
- 14: New Car every 10 years or Used Car every 5?
- 12: Disclaimer/Privacy
- 12: Weekend Reading - April 12, 2008
- 11: The Restaurant Blogger and Winners of Book Giveaway
- 10: TFSA vs. RRSP - Best Retirement Vehicle?
- 09: The Best Time to Start is Now
- 08: Tradefreedom Discount Brokerage Review
- 07: Income Property Financing for New Investors
- 05: Money Writers and Weekend Reading
- 04: Best of Million Dollar Journey: March 2008
- 03: Book Giveaway: Every Family’s Business
- 02: Questrade Improves Commission Structure
- 01: Book Review: Every Family’s Business
March 2008
- 31: March 2008 Net Worth Update: (+1.17%)
- 28: Winner and Weekend Reading - March 28, 2008
- 27: Differences in Non-Refundable Tax Credits and Tax Deductions
- 26: Saving Strategy: Avoid Upgrading Your Housing
- 25: Sustainability, Sustainable Development, and Financial Health
- 24: Carnival of Personal Finance # 145: Baby Education Edition
- 22: Hosting the Carnival of Personal Finance
- 21: Weekend Reading - March 21, 2008
- 20: Informal In-Trust Accounts
- 19: How Exposed is the Smith Manoeuvre to the Lipson Case?
- 18: Book Giveaway: Rich Dad’s Increase your Financial IQ
- 17: Book Review: Rich Dad’s Increase Your Financial IQ
- 14: Weekend Reading - March 14, 2008
- 13: Frugal Recipe: Cooking a Whole Chicken
- 12: TFSA vs RRSP - Clawbacks & Income Tax on Seniors
- 11: Book Review and Giveaway: Fast Profits in Hard Times
- 10: The Smith Manoeuvre Money Flow
- 07: Weekend Reading - March 7, 2008
- 06: Setting up The Smith Manoeuvre - The Blueprint
- 05: The Smith Manoeuvre Resource
- 04: 30 Personal Finance Rules of Thumb
- 03: Determining our Life Insurance Needs II - Scenario
- 01: Weekend Reading - Feb 29, 2008
February 2008
- 29: Best of Million Dollar Journey: Feb 2008
- 28: Feb 2008 Net Worth Update (+2.69%)
- 27: Federal Budget 2008: Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA)
- 26: Determining our Life Insurance Needs I - Criteria
- 25: 8 Things to do Before Closing on a House
- 22: Weekend Reading - Feb 22, 2008
- 21: Best and Worst Used Vehicles of 2007
- 20: 40 Year Mortgage - A Good Idea?
- 19: Leaving Canada? What about RRSPs?
- 18: Saving Strategy: Eat Before You Go Out
- 15: Book Giveaway Winners of the Book RRSP’s
- 14: Ask the Readers: Talking about Money?
- 13: Frugal Tips for Valentines Day
- 12: Think or Swim Discount Brokerage Review
- 11: RRSP Loan Strategy
- 08: Weekend Reading - Feb 8, 2008
- 07: Just Starting out with RRSP’s
- 06: Gadgets that I “Need”
- 05: Book Giveaway: RRSP’s
- 04: Book Review: RRSP’s
- 01: Best of Million Dollar Journey: Jan 2008
January 2008
- 31: Jan 2008 Net Worth Update (+1.04%)
- 30: Book Giveaway: Retire Rich from Real Estate
- 29: Book Review: Retire Rich from Real Estate
- 28: Save Money Online with Great Canadian Rebates
- 25: Contest Winner, Rate Cut, and Other Good Reads - Jan 25, 2008
- 24: Prepaid Wireless Plan Comparison
- 23: Finding Passive/Alternative Income Streams
- 22: A Car that Runs on Air?
- 21: Book Giveaway: A Million Bucks by 30
- 18: Site Issues, Carnivals and Weekend Reading - Jan 18, 2008
- 17: Shopping for a Newborn II - Summary and Tips
- 16: Shopping for a Newborn I - The List
- 15: Book Review - A Million Bucks by 30
- 15: Leveraged Dividend Investing for the Cash Flow
- 14: Questrade USD RRSP and Referral Promotion
- 11: Weekend Reading - Jan 11, 2008
- 10: Back in Business
- 10: Reader Mail: Babe in the Woods II
- 09: VISA Stock/IPO is going to be Huge!
- 08: Book Review: The Lazy Investor
- 07: Building a Home Gym
- 04: Weekend Reading - New Year Edition 2008
- 03: Financial and Blog Goals for 2008
- 02: Financial Goals 2007 Report Card
- 01: Best of Million Dollar Journey: 2007 Edition
December 2007
- 31: Dec 2007 Net Worth Update (+2.35%)
- 28: Weekend Reading - Dec 28, 2007
- 27: Reader Mail: Relocating with Lots of Equity in my Home
- 26: QCash on: Borrowing to Invest: My Exit Strategy?
- 25: Merry Christmas - 2007
- 24: Year End Tax Tips: 2007
- 21: Carnivals and Another Camera Giveaway
- 20: Confessions of a New Car Buyer - Getting the Best Price
- 19: 5 Ways to Beat the Christmas Rush
- 18: How Cancelling a Credit Card Affects your Credit Score
- 17: Winners of the MDJ 1st Birthday Giveaway!
- 14: Stock Trading Weekend - Dec 14, 2007
- 14: Best of Million Dollar Journey: Nov 2007
- 13: 2007 PF Blogger Net Worth Comparison
- 12: DIY Smith Manoeuvre II - The Readvanceable Mortgages
- 11: Frugal Trader Junior or Frugal Traderette?
- 10: Reader Mail: Babe in the Woods
- 07: Interest Rates, Carnivals and More!
- 06: MDJ’s First Birthday!
- 05: Book Review: The Brainwashing of the American Investor
- 04: Evicting a Tenant
- 03: 25 Ways I Save Money
November 2007
- 30: Nov 2007 Net Worth Update (+0.52%)
- 29: Confessions of a Car Salesman
- 28: Rental Property Income Taxes and Deductions
- 27: How I (try to) Save Money During Christmas
- 26: Kiva.org - Lending to Third World Entrepreneurs
- 23: Weekend Reading - Nov 23, 2007
- 22: Is the Market Efficient? - Part III
- 21: Ask the Readers: What is Your Tipping Policy?
- 20: How Call Options Work III - Call Option Writing
- 19: How Call Options Work II - Examples
- 16: Weekend Reading - Nov 15, 2007
- 15: How Call Options Work I - The Basics
- 14: Book Review: The Key
- 13: Is the Market Efficient? - Part II
- 12: The Carnival Of Personal Finance (#126)
- 10: Carnival of Personal Finance Hosting and More..
- 09: Best of Million Dollar Journey: Oct 2007
- 08: QCash on Investing in Second Mortgages
- 07: Book/Movie Review: The Secret
- 06: Is the Market Efficient? - Part I
- 05: Public Declaration
- 02: Stock Trading Weekend - Nov 2, 2007
- 02: Money Links - Loonie, Options, RESP.
- 01: Wealth Strategy: Buying 2nd Mortgages II
October 2007
- 31: Oct 2007 Net Worth Update (+2.34%)
- 30: Wealth Strategy: Buying 2nd Mortgages I
- 29: Developing a Basement - The Insulation
- 26: Best of the Week - Oct 26, 2007
- 25: Real Estate Tips from InvestmentPropertyInfo.com
- 24: Landlording and Screening Tenants
- 23: Ed Rempel’s Picks for The Best Smith Manoeuvre Mortgage III
- 22: Saving Energy Around the House
- 20: An American Hedge Fund Book Contest Winners!
- 19: Stock Trading Friday - Oct 19, 2007
- 18: Ed Rempel’s Picks for The Best Smith Manoeuvre Mortgage II
- 17: Book Review: The Engine of America
- 16: Ed Rempel’s Picks for The Best Smith Manoeuvre Mortgage I
- 15: Preparing for a Move
- 12: Carnival Mania and More - Oct 12, 2007
- 11: What is your Money Lending Rule?
- 10: After Tax Savings Rate - Oct 2007
- 09: How has Million Dollar Journey affected me?
- 08: Win a Copy of “An American Hedge Fund”
- 05: Best of Million Dollar Journey: Sept 2007
- 04: An Early Retirement Update from QCash
- 03: Credit Card Arbitrage with App-o-Rama
- 02: An Interview with Trader and Author Timothy Sykes
- 01: Book Review: An American Hedge Fund
September 2007
- 28: Sept 2007 Net Worth Update (+2.27%)
- 27: How Convertible Bond Arbitrage Works II
- 26: How Convertible Bond Arbitrage Works I
- 25: Which Spouse Should Claim the Investment Loan?
- 24: The Breast is Best
- 21: Carnivals, Mortgages Rates and More!
- 20: Reader Mail: Fixing my Past Spending Mistakes…
- 19: Passive/Alternative Income Update - Sept 2007
- 18: Loonie at Parity with the USD?
- 17: RRSP Meltdown Strategy
- 14: Weekend Reading - Sept 14, 2007
- 13: Reader Mail: RRSP Loan… Yes or No?
- 12: Top Cash Back Credit Card in Canada II - New Pick
- 11: Smith Manoeuvre Mortgage Comparison II - Top Pick!
- 10: How Bond/GIC Ladders Work!
- 08: $10 off $40 Purchase @ Canadian Tire
- 07: Vote for your Favorite Charity!
- 06: The Cost of Building a House
- 05: Full Time Employment Vs. Contract Work
- 04: Credit Card Arbitrage II - An Analysis
- 03: Credit Card Arbitrage I - What is it?
August 2007
- 31: Best of August 2007 and More!
- 30: August 2007 Net Worth Update (+0.11%)
- 29: Reader Comments: Multiple Streams of Income
- 28: Dividend Analysis - Power Financial Corporation
- 27: Reader Mail: Buried in Debt, Help!
- 25: Saturday Reading - August 25, 2007
- 24: Probate Fees by Province
- 23: Conrad Black Lessons: Is “Management Integrity” an Oxymoron? II
- 22: Conrad Black Lessons: Is “Management Integrity” an Oxymoron? - I
- 21: Reader Mail: Best Way to Grow a Down Payment?
- 20: How Much Term Life Insurance Do You Need?
- 17: Weekend Reading - The Subprime Meltdown Edition
- 16: Market Turmoil
- 15: When are you not frugal?
- 14: Reader Mail: How can the bread winner reduce taxes?
- 13: Charities and their Management Expense Ratios
- 11: More Media Attention!
- 10: Baby Theme and More!
- 09: Top Cash Back Credit Cards in Canada
- 08: Emergency Funds - How Much is Enough?
- 07: National Bank’s All-in-One Review
- 06: American Express Centurion (Black) Credit Card
- 04: Ask the Readers: Favorite Frugal Tip?
- 03: Personal Finance Article Round Up!
- 02: Comparing US Dollar Bank Accounts
- 01: Is 100% Tax-Efficient Investing Possible?
July 2007
- 31: July 2007 Net Worth Update (+1.74%)
- 30: Smith Manoeuvre (Maneuver) Mortgage Comparison - Part 1
- 28: Ask the Readers: Favorite Rewards Credit Card?
- 27: Friday Linking - Stock Trading Edition
- 26: Shopping in the U.S - Duty Free Allowances
- 25: Reader Mail: Estate Taxes?
- 24: The 1% Stock Trading Rule
- 23: Media Attention From The Financial Post!
- 20: Carnivals and More
- 19: E-Trade Canada Review
- 17: Universal Life Insurance - Part 2
- 16: Universal Life Insurance - Part 1
- 14: Ask the Readers: Favorite Topics?
- 14: Blog Software Updates
- 13: Income Trusts and More - July 13, 2007
- 12: Multiple Streams of Income?
- 11: Canadian Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
- 10: CIBC Investors Edge Review
- 09: Book Review: Smart Couples Finish Rich
- 07: Ask the Readers: Sponsored Reviews?
- 06: Weekend Ramblings - July 6, 2007
- 05: Criteria for Purchasing Rental Property
- 04: 70% of Gross Income Needed for Vancouver Homes!
- 03: Spousal Amount, UCCB, and CCTB!
- 02: Questrade Offers Free Trades in July!
June 2007
- 29: June 2007 Net Worth Update (+1.54%)
- 28: Home Buying Costs
- 27: Should Spouse Stay at Home with Kids OR Work?
- 26: Reader Mail: No Will, Assets Go Where!?
- 25: Interactive Brokers Review
- 22: Weekend Reading - June 22, 2007
- 21: Asset Allocation: June 2007
- 20: Variable or Fixed Mortgage?
- 18: Stock Market Beliefs - Part 2
- 17: Must Read
- 16: Weekend Reading - June 16, 2007
- 15: Stock Market Beliefs - Part 1
- 14: Archives
- 14: Financial Goals Progress: June 2007
- 13: Review: Team Wealth Builder Forums!
- 12: Debt Swap - Part 1
- 11: Flow Through Share Examples!
- 09: AGLOCO ViewBar is Now Available!
- 08: Weekend Reading - June 8, 2007
- 07: Review: ShortDaBull.com
- 06: Reader Mail: Young and Just Starting Out
- 05: Stock Challenge VI Results!
- 04: How the RRSP Home Buyers Plan (HBP) Works
- 02: Links for Charity: First Donation!
May 2007
- 31: May 2007 Net Worth Update (+3.04% )
- 30: Myths about Leveraging into Equities - Part 2
- 29: Myths about Leveraging into Equities - Part 1
- 28: Spending and Investing Regrets
- 25: Weekend Reading - May 25, 2007
- 24: Should I Incorporate my Small Business?
- 23: Reader Question: Finances for a Married Couple
- 22: Dealing with Losing Your Job!
- 21: Book Review: Rich is a State of Mind
- 18: Stock Competition: $200 prize!
- 18: Weekend Reading - May 18, 2007
- 17: Reader Question: When to Switch to ETF’s?
- 16: Top 5 Reasons Why Buying is Better than Building!
- 15: Reader Question: Debt or RRSP?
- 14: Contest: Win a Subscription to the National Post!
- 12: Weekend Reading - May 12, 2007
- 10: Top 5 Reasons Why Building is Better than Buying
- 10: Passive Income Update - May 2007
- 09: Reader Question: Recommended Mutual Funds
- 08: Links for Charity: Need Charity Ideas!
- 07: How Segregated Funds Work!
- 05: Guess the NASDAQ: $150 USD Prize!
- 04: Weekend Reading - May 4, 2007
- 03: Leveraging into Equities – The ONLY Source of Wealth?
- 02: Sell or Rent Out my Home?
- 01: Tax Tips: Your Blog as a Business!
April 2007
- 30: April 2007 Net Worth Update (+3.53%)
- 27: Weekend Reading - April 27, 2007
- 26: Required Down Payment Reduced from 25%->20%!
- 25: First Time Home Buyer - The Down Payment
- 24: Welcome our Newest Sponsors!
- 23: Reader Comment: RRSP vs. Mortgage
- 20: Guess the NASDAQ Close: $100 Prize!
- 20: Weekend Reading - April 20, 2007
- 19: Obsessive Thoughts..
- 18: First Time Home Buyer - Qualifying
- 17: The 4% Retirement Rule
- 16: Stock Contest: Million Dollar Journey Wins!
- 16: Smith Manoeuvre Strategy: The Rempel Maximum
- 13: News News News!
- 12: Using the Smith Manoeuvre: My Scenario
- 11: Smith Manoeuvre Potential Returns Spreadsheet
- 10: 2nd and 3rd Sponsors for Links For Charity!
- 09: Around the Web: April 9, 2007 Edition
- 06: Stock Contest: Million Dollar Journey vs. The World!
- 05: Money Management Software!
- 04: Debate: RRSP vs. Mortgage
- 03: Key Tax Considerations on an Investment Loan!
- 02: Young, Rich, and Retired: An Interview with QCash
March 2007
- 30: March 2007 Net Worth Update (+1.57%)
- 29: Around the Web - March 29, 2007
- 28: Money Saving Tips for Auto Insurance!
- 27: Stock Pick Battle Royale!
- 27: Manipulating the Market with Jim Cramer!
- 26: Finding the Balance Between Life and Money
- 23: Around the Web - March 23, 2007
- 22: RBC High Interest eSavings Account!
- 21: 1st Sponsor for Links for Charity!
- 20: 2007 Federal Budget Disappoints
- 19: Government Creates a Bank Comparison Website!
- 17: Downtime Yesterday
- 16: Contest Winner for a Free Book “Spend Smarter, Save Bigger”
- 15: How Flow Through Shares Work!
- 14: Early Retirement: The CASH FLOW Model
- 13: Dividend Achievers List - Part 2 (The American List)
- 12: Dividend Achievers List - Part 1 (The Canadian List)
- 09: Contest: Predict the NASDAQ Closing Price!
- 09: Money and Investing Articles Around the Web..
- 08: Book Review: Stop Working! Here’s How You Can!
- 07: Charitable Donation Tax Credit - Part 2 (Strategies)
- 06: Charitable Donation Tax Credit - Part 1 (How it Works)
- 05: Contest: Win a Free Book “Spend Smarter, Save Bigger”
- 02: Book Review: Spend Smarter, Save Bigger
- 01: RRSP Deadline and Info- March 1
February 2007
- 28: February 2007 Net Worth Update (+3.35%)
- 27: Optimizing RESP contributions
- 26: How Parents Financially Influence their Children
- 23: Questrade Review
- 22: Reader Mail: Optimize Pastor Brads Finances!
- 21: How SPOUSAL RRSPs Work
- 20: CIBC Offers Low Trading Commissions!
- 19: Reader Comment: Newborn Baby Expenses!
- 16: Retiring Early - Part 3 (Conclusions)
- 15: Retiring Early - Part 2 (The Income)
- 14: Retiring Early - Part 1 (The Expenses)
- 13: Book Review: Why Swim with the Sharks?
- 12: Carnival of Personal Finance #86
- 09: Buy a Costco Membership and Receive a $25 GC.
- 08: Manulife ONE Mortgage Review
- 07: Anti-Smith Manoeuvre?
- 05: Who should contribute to an RRSP?
- 05: How to Optimize Dividend Income Tax!
- 02: How Much Can You Make With AGLOCO?
- 01: Monthly Mortgage Payment Multiplier
January 2007
- 31: Festival of Frugality #59!
- 30: Advertise Here - Proceeds go to Charity!
- 29: Advertise
- 29: Saving Strategy: Maximize your Gas Mileage!
- 26: Passive Income Goals and Update
- 25: Interview with Yours Truly!
- 24: Saving Strategy: Go to the Library!
- 23: How Investing Taxes Work (Part 2 - Dividends and Interest)
- 22: How Investing Taxes Work (Part 1 - Capital Gains)
- 19: Canadian Personal Finance Blogs
- 18: John Chow - Internet Mogul!
- 17: Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP)
- 16: Life of a Googler
- 15: Surviving on $12 000 a year
- 14: More AGLOCO Information
- 13: Google offers.. FREE Real-Time Stock Quotes!
- 12: I’ve Been Tagged! - 5 Things You Didn’t Know About Me
- 11: High Interest Rate Savings Accounts
- 10: Carnival of Personal Finance: 82nd Edition
- 09: January 2007 Net Worth Update (+4.43%)
- 07: Increasing Passive Income Online - With myLot
- 05: Saving Strategy: Brown Bag Your Lunch!
- 04: CNNMoney: Millionaires in the Making
- 02: Book Review: Come into my Trading Room
- 01: Happy New Year !
December 2006
- 30: New Years Eve = Expensive!
- 29: Interesting Links - December 29, 2006
- 28: Canadian Discount Brokerage Comparison
- 26: Christmas Spending?
- 24: Goals for the New Year (2007)!
- 22: AGLOCO: Own the Internet - Get Paid to Surf the Web!
- 21: What if…. You won the lottery? What would you do?
- 20: Deal of the Week! Air Canada Unlimited Flights!
- 19: MBNA SPG Credit Card Review
- 17: Investment Plan - Long and Short Term
- 15: The Smith Manoeuvre - A Wealth Strategy (Part 2)
- 13: The Smith Manoeuvre - A Wealth Strategy (Part 1)
- 12: My Saving Strategies
- 11: Moving Foward…
- 10: How did we get here?
- 09: Net Worth: December 2006
- 08: Contact
- 07: Welcome to my Million Dollar Journey!
- 07: About Me
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