Archives By Month
November 2009
- 19: 3 Principles of Successful Investors Part 1
- 18: Investing Stratetgy: When to Buy Dividend Stocks
- 17: A Little Food Planning Goes a Long Way
- 16: EI Benefits for the Self Employed
- 15: Currency Conversion, Wills and Deals – Nov 15, 2009
- 12: Limiting Beliefs about Money
- 10: Top Low-Cost Canadian DRIP Stocks Ranked by Yield, Dividend Growth and Discounts
- 09: Losing My Wallet
- 07: Best of Million Dollar Journey Oct 2009
- 05: Why Canadians Don’t Redeem Coupons
- 04: Funding Your Childs Post Secondary Education
- 03: When Money Doesn’t Matter
- 02: Adding (non borrowed) Cash to a Leveraged Portfolio
October 2009
- 30: Book Giveaway, Variable Discount and Weekend Links
- 29: The Dreadful Bill Collector – How to Handle Them
- 28: Oct 2009 Net Worth Update (+1.58%): Halloween Edition
- 27: What’s Your Currency?
- 26: SUPER TRADER – Book Review and Giveaway
- 24: Newsletter Signup Complete
- 23: Prime – 0.25% for MDJ Readers and Weekend Links
- 22: Tips for Buying and Selling on Kijiji (or Craigslist)
- 21: Proposed TFSA Changes
- 20: Why Don’t Most Financial Planners Plan Finances?
- 19: Prepaid Mastercard and Visa Credit Card Comparison
- 17: Book Winners and Weekend Reading – Oct 17, 2009
- 15: Who Pays? The Delicate Balance of Dating and Money
- 14: How Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) Works
- 13: What I Like About Kijiji
- 09: Best of Million Dollar Journey: Sept 2009
- 08: Does Your Advisor have Your Best Interest at Heart?
- 07: The Secret Language of Money – Book Review and Giveaway
- 06: Trick or Treat: Creating a Frugal Halloween
- 05: Federal Politician Salaries – Higher Than You Think
- 04: Stock Picks for 2009 Quarterly Update (Oct)
- 01: TFSAs, Self Control and Your Future Self
September 2009
- 30: Sept 2009 Net Worth Update (+2.78%) – Pension Buy Back Edition
- 29: Scotia Momentum Cash Back Visa Review
- 28: Car Leasing Tip – Increase Your Security Deposit
- 26: High Risk TFSA, Financial Rules of Thumb and More
- 24: None of My Business
- 23: Making Tax Installment Payments
- 22: What’s Important About Money to You?
- 21: Creating Super Human Kids
- 18: Sucker Rally, Monavie, Debt Free and More
- 17: Don’t Be Afraid of Finances – Just simplify them
- 16: Small Business Banking Account Comparison
- 15: 8 Ways to Simplify Christmas
- 14: Lessons Learned from the Dragons Den (Shark Tank)
- 11: First Home, Budget Spreadsheets, Gold and More
- 10: Taking Baby Steps Towards Financial Goals
- 09: Canadian Bank Accounts for Kids
- 08: Setting up a Corporation
- 04: Best of Million Dollar Journey: August 2009
- 03: Converting a Principal Residence into a Rental Property
- 02: MBNA SPG Credit Card Discontinued?
- 01: Money and Dating: Finding Someone with Similar Financial Goals
August 2009
- 31: August 2009 Net Worth Update (+1.70%)
- 28: Weekend Reading – August 28, 2009
- 27: Flipping Houses for Profit
- 26: The Trouble with Reward Points
- 25: How Canada Savings Bonds and Canada Premium Bonds Work
- 24: Lifestyle Inflation
- 21: Weekend Reading – August 21, 2009
- 20: How to Save Money on Travel
- 19: Direxion Triple Leverage ETF’s
- 18: What is a GIC and is it Something I Want?
- 17: ING Direct Review and $25 Referral (Orange Key) Bonus
- 14: Weekend Reading – August 14, 2009
- 13: In Need of Advice: Buying a House and Selling Ours to a Friend?
- 12: Case Study: High Income and Consumer Debt Free
- 11: Smith Manouevre Portfolio August 2009 – Where is the Correction?
- 10: Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) and GIS Clawback
- 07: Best of Million Dollar Journey: July 2009
- 06: Asking Why: The Purpose Behind your Financial Goals
- 04: Currency Exchange – Getting the Best Deal
- 03: Pros and Cons of Taking Over a Car Lease
- 02: Sunday Links – August 2, 2009
July 2009
- 31: Weekend Reading Twitter Edition: July 31, 2009
- 30: July 2009 Net Worth Update (+1.75%): Big Home Expenses
- 29: Case Study: Financial Priorities
- 28: Paying off Debt: Lowest Balance or Highest Interest First?
- 27: Buying a Car from the U.S – The Pros/Cons and Process
- 24: Best of Blogs Results and BNN!
- 23: Buying a Car – The Research
- 22: To RESP or Not: Should we be funding our children’s higher education?
- 21: Tax Strategy: Dividend Sprinkling
- 20: Case Study: Young and Cash Rich
- 17: Stockpiling, Ponzi Schemes and Other Links – July 17, 2009
- 16: Financial Regrets
- 15: Frugal Tip: Make Your Own Wine II – The Process
- 14: Frugal Tip: Make Your Own Wine I – An Introduction
- 13: Big Bank Monthly Income Fund Comparison
- 10: Happier Book Winners and Best of MDJ: June 2009
- 09: Radically Frugal
- 08: How to Organize Your Garage
- 07: Money Lessons Learned from Monopoly
- 06: Tax Deductible Mortgage Plan (TDMP) – Worth It?
- 05: Stock Picks for 2009 Quarterly Update (July)
- 03: Blogger Poll and Weekend Links – July 3, 2009
- 02: Common Q & A about Financial Coaching
- 01: June 2009 Net Worth Update (+2.12%): Car Shopping Edition
June 2009
- 30: Book Review and Giveaway: Happier
- 29: Best of Blogs 2009: Vote for Million Dollar Journey!
- 26: Rules of Wall Street Book Winners and Links – June 26, 2009
- 25: Individual Pension Plan (IPP) – An RRSP for the Affluent
- 24: Budgeting Simplified
- 23: Worst Case Scenario – How Long Will Your Savings Last?
- 22: Retired at 31: The Interview
- 19: More Free Trading Videos and Weekend Reading – June 19, 2009
- 18: Lessons Learned on Taboo Subjects
- 17: Smith Manoeuvre Portfolio June 2009 – The Rally Continues!
- 16: Book Review and Giveaway: The Seven Rules of Wall Street
- 15: Retired at 31: An Early Retirement Story
- 12: Book Winners and Best of May 2009
- 11: High End Chequing Account Comparison
- 10: The Prepaid Funeral: Advantages & Disadvantages
- 09: RRSP Lifelong Learning Plan (LLP)
- 08: MBNA Smart Cash Credit Card – The New Cash Back King?
- 05: Weekend Reading – June 5, 2009
- 04: Wealth Strategy: Offer More Value!
- 03: 8 Ways to Keep Your Kids Busy this Summer Without Going Broke
- 02: Book Review and Giveaway: 397 Ways to Save Money
- 01: Income Splitting Options
May 2009
- 29: Free Flight Deadline and Weekend Reading
- 28: May 2009 Net Worth Update: Mortgage Pay Down Edition (+5.32%)
- 27: Finding Your Passion
- 26: Leveraged RRSP vs The Smith Manoeuvre
- 25: Consumer Tip: Scanning Code of Practice
- 22: Broker Survey and Weekend Reading – May 22, 2009
- 21: Case Study: 60 Years Old, Lots of Cash, No Portfolio – The Portfolio
- 20: Case Study: 60 Years Old, Lots of Cash, No Portfolio – The Income
- 19: Old Age Security and the OAS Clawback
- 15: Best of Million Dollar Journey April 2009
- 14: Reader Mail: What to do with $5,000?
- 13: Money For Nothing: And Your Stocks for FREE – Book Review
- 12: Investment Strategies II – Active Investing
- 11: Investment Strategies I – Passive Investing
- 08: Weekend Reading – Personal Finance Books, Stocks and CPP
- 07: Should You Break Your Mortgage For a Lower Rate?
- 06: Defined Benefit Pension vs Defined Contribution Pension
- 05: How Much Do You Need to Save for Early Retirement?
- 04: The State of Canadian Family Finances – 2008
- 01: Weekend Reading – April 30, 2009
April 2009
- 30: April 2009 Net Worth Update: Bull Market? (+4.12%)
- 29: 7 Ways Saving Money is like Losing Weight
- 28: Charitable Donations – Within a Corporation or Personal?
- 27: The Costco Debate – Thoughts and Tips
- 24: Tax Deadline 2009, Another Rate Drop and Weekend Reading – April 24, 2009
- 23: Dividend Payout Timing for the Monthly Cashflow
- 22: Do You Plan to Leave Anything Behind?
- 21: Smith Manoeuvre Portfolio April 2009 – The Turning Point?
- 20: My Million Dollar Journey – Some Lessons Learned
- 17: Forum Winners and Best of March 2009
- 16: Is it Time to Switch to a Fixed Rate Mortgage?
- 15: How to Claim Your Home Office
- 14: Primer on Mortgage Investment Corporations (MICs)
- 13: The 80/20 Rule and How it Applies to You
- 12: Sunday Reading – April 12, 2009
- 10: Forum Giveaway and Weekend Reading
- 09: Ask the Readers: Is Organic Food Worth it?
- 08: Saving Strategy: Bank your Raises/Extra Income
- 07: Poll: Have We Found a Market Bottom Yet?
- 06: How to Hedge Against High Inflation
- 05: Stock Competition 2009 Quarterly Update (April) and $1000 Giveaway!
- 03: Announcing Canadian Money Forum (and Giveaway)
- 02: Technical Analysis Basics: Support and Resistance
- 01: 6 Ways to Lower Your Phone Bill
March 2009
- 31: March 2009 Net Worth Update: Market Rally Edition (+1.92%)
- 30: Ask the Readers: Is Your Home an Investment?
- 27: Big Oil Merger, Sales Taxes and Weekend Reading
- 26: Irrational Pessimism?
- 25: The Purpose of Money
- 24: Smith Manoeuvre and Filing Income Tax
- 23: Back to Basics: How Self Directed RRSP’s Work
- 20: Another QuickTax Giveaway and Weekend Links
- 19: Wealth Strategy: Track Your Net Worth
- 18: How Capital Cost Allowance Works (CCA)
- 17: It’s a Great Time to Buy Your First House
- 16: Investing for the Long Term – Historic Market Data
- 13: Best of Million Dollar Journey: February 2009
- 12: Rental Properties – To incorporate or not to incorporate…
- 11: How to Invest with Small Amounts per Month
- 10: American Express Business Gold – Free Flight for Signing Up!
- 09: The Great Homeowner Bailout
- 06: Book Winner, Twitter, Rate Drop and Weekend Reading
- 05: Feb 2009 Net Worth Update (-2.29%): Landlord No Longer Edition
- 04: Frugal Tip: Sleep on it
- 03: Paid Off Mortgage and the Smith Manoeuvre
- 02: Portfolio Allocation – RRSPs, TFSA’s and Taxable Accounts
February 2009
- 28: Ask the Readers: Smith Manoeuvre Advisors?
- 27: QuickTax Winners, Book Giveaway, and Weekend Links
- 26: The Frugal Dog – The Cost of Dog Ownership
- 25: Smith Manoeuvre Portfolio – Feb 2009
- 24: Pilgrimage to Warren Buffett’s Omaha – Book Review and Giveaway
- 23: Holding a Mortgage within an RRSP
- 20: Free Business Cards, QuickTax Giveaway and Weekend Reading
- 19: RRSP Tip: Carry Forward Your RRSP Tax Deduction
- 18: The New Retirement Book Review and Discussion
- 17: How to Get Free HDTV (in Canada)
- 16: QuickTax Online Review and Giveaway!
- 13: Best of Million Dollar Journey: January 2009
- 12: Yours, Mine, and Ours – Deciding Who Pays the Bills
- 11: RESP Portfolio Update – Feb 2009
- 10: How to Take Advantage of the Market After the Crash of 2008
- 09: International Dividend ETF’s
- 06: Book Winner and Weekend Links – Feb 6, 2009
- 05: Can You Invest Solely in ETF’s?
- 04: Protect Your Savings: CDIC and CIPF Explained
- 03: Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) – How should we use it?
- 02: January 2009 Net Worth Update (+2.94%)
January 2009
- 30: More Online Backup Software, Book Winners and Weekend Reading
- 29: The Lipson Case Outcome and The Implication for the Smith Manoeuvre
- 27: Federal Budget 2009: Home Renovation Tax Credit/Deduction/Refund and More
- 27: No Hype – The Straight Goods on Investing Your Money: Book Review and Giveaway
- 26: Income Trust Distributions and Taxation
- 23: Free Online Backups and Weekend Reading
- 22: Important Dividend Dates – Ex and Cum Dividend
- 21: 8 Fundamental Money Lessons for Kids
- 20: Rich Brother Rich Sister Book Review and Giveaway
- 19: 6 Reasons Why Recessions are a Good Thing!
- 16: Questrade Gives Back Trailer Fees and Weekend Reading
- 15: The Mail Bag: Dividend Question and Strategy
- 14: High Interest Tax Free Savings Accounts (TFSA)
- 13: 9 Ways I Reduced My Taxes Last Year
- 12: Using Flow Through Shares to Maximize Your Charitable Donations
- 09: Weekend Reading – January 9, 2009
- 08: My Financial Goals for 2009 – What are Yours?
- 07: Case Study: Paul and Melanie Want to Buy a House
- 06: 2008 Financial Goals Report Card
- 05: How We Feed Our Family of Four on $100 a Week
- 02: Best of Million Dollar Journey: 2008 Edition
- 01: Stock Picking Competition for 2009 – My 4 Stock Picks
December 2008
- 31: December 2008 Net Worth Update (-0.45%)
- 30: Smith Manoeuvre Portfolio – Dec 2008
- 29: How Registered Retirement Income Funds (RRIF) Work
- 24: Contest Winners and Happy Holidays!
- 23: Seven Real Estate Myths Busted Wide Open
- 22: Frugal Tip: Use a Credit Card
- 19: Giveaway, Holiday Schedule and Weekend Reading
- 18: Frugal Recipe: Protein Packed Chilli
- 17: Year End Tax Tips: 2008
- 16: 150+ Ways to Save Money Over the Holidays
- 15: Earn More than You Spend
- 14: Sunday Reading – Dec 14, 2008
- 12: Giveaway, BCE and Weekend Highlights
- 11: Do You Leave Cash Tips?
- 10: Saving Energy with a Heat Pump
- 09: Frugal Tip: Buy Quality for the Long Term
- 08: Celebrating 2 Years of Million Dollar Journey
- 05: Best of Million Dollar Journey: Nov 2008
- 04: Reduce your Taxes by Claiming your Capital Loss
- 03: What Have I Learned from this Bear Market?
- 02: The Frugal Billionaires
- 01: November 2008 Net Worth Update (-1.59%)
November 2008
- 28: Rewards Credit Cards, Book Winner and Money Links
- 27: Moonjar Giveaway!
- 26: Teaching Children about Money with The Moonjar
- 25: Ask the Readers: Advice during a Bear Market?
- 24: The Cash Flow Dam (Cash Damming) Explained
- 21: Canadian Tire Gift Cards, Tip’d and Weekend Links
- 20: Common Job Interview Questions
- 19: Job Interview Tips
- 18: Book Review and Giveaway: Killing Sacred Cows
- 17: Wealth Tip: Learn the Art of Delayed Gratification
- 14: More Stock Trading Videos and Super Weekend Reading
- 13: Top 4 Tax Free Savings Account Strategies
- 12: Leveraged Investing and Prime Interest Rates
- 10: Top 7 Financial Tips for Newlyweds
- 07: Best of Million Dollar Journey – October 2008 Edition
- 06: TFSA Contribution Room
- 05: Millionaires Corner: QCash’s Portfolio Holdings
- 04: Teaching Kids about Money – Oprah Again
- 03: A Primer on Reverse Mortgages
October 2008
- 31: Weekend Reading – Halloween Edition
- 30: October 2008 Net Worth Update (-0.26%)
- 29: Smith Manoeuvre Portfolio – October 2008
- 28: Upcoming Tax Free Savings Accounts (TFSA)
- 27: A Lower Dollar – How Does it Affect You?
- 25: Freebies & Deals – Business, Shopping and Stock Trading Tools
- 24: Free Stock Trading Tools, Scam Alert, and Weekend Links
- 23: Holding Corporations: What are they and Are they for me?
- 22: Reader Mail: 24 and Clueless (Rent vs. Buy)
- 21: Warren Buffett says “Buy American”
- 20: Value Investing like Benjamin Graham
- 19: Sunday Reading – Oct 19, 2008
- 17: Weekend Links – Oct 17, 2008
- 16: Frugal Tip: Give Yourself an Allowance
- 15: ING Direct TFSA – $25 Referral/Orange Key Bonus Code
- 14: How I Lost $200K Without Losing Any Sleep
- 12: Book Giveaway Winner and Thanksgiving Links – Oct 12, 2008
- 10: Airline Fuel Surcharges, Economy, and Weekend Reading –
- 09: The Smith Maneouvre during a Market Crash
- 08: Doctor (Physician) Salaries – Not as High as You Think
- 07: Book Review and Giveaway: When Markets Collide
- 06: Divorce – A Wealth Killer
- 05: Sunday Links – Oct 5, 2008
- 03: Best of Million Dollar Journey: Sept 2008
- 02: Using Universal Life Insurance with Corporations
- 01: Is it a Recession?
September 2008
- 30: September 2008 Net Worth Update (+0.34%)
- 29: Real Estate Crash in Canada?
- 28: Sunday Links – Sept 28, 2008
- 26: Weekend Reading – Sept 26, 2008
- 25: Reader Mail: Career in Financial Services?
- 24: Proposed Carbon Tax – The Green Shift
- 23: Sell Stock to Pay Down Debt?
- 22: 8 Essential Infant Baby Toys
- 21: Sunday Links – Sept 21, 2008
- 19: Weekend Reading – Sept 19, 2008
- 18: Millionaire’s Corner: Real Estate – My first foray into investing
- 17: The Choice Between Daycare and Staying at Home
- 16: Canadian Online DVD Rental Comparison
- 15: Choosing a Baby Daycare Center – 10 Questions to Ask
- 12: Market Correction, Web Hosting and Weekend Reading – Sept 12, 2008
- 11: Enough Wealth?
- 10: Building a Home Entertainment Center – The TV
- 09: What is considered savings?
- 08: Give Yourself a Financial Checkup
- 07: Contest Winner, Interest Rates and Money – Sept 7, 2008
- 05: Best of Million Dollar Journey: August 2008
- 04: A Peek into a Millionaire’s Account Structure
- 03: A Breakdown of My Expenses
- 02: Book Review and Giveaway: Work The System
August 2008
- 31: Labour Day Weekend Roundup – Aug 31, 2008
- 29: August 2008 Net Worth Update (+1.27%)
- 28: Smith Manoeuvre Portfolio – August 2008
- 27: 4 Reasons Why Index Investing May Not Be for You
- 26: Should I Withdraw from RRSP’s to Pay Credit Card Debt?
- 25: Top 10 Foodie Millionaires
- 24: Sunday Reading – August 24, 2008
- 22: No Fee Banking, Cheap Books and Roundup – Aug 22, 2008
- 21: Reader Question: How Does Investment Withholding Tax Work?
- 20: The Psychology of Money
- 19: Private Canadian Corporations and Taxes – Scenarios
- 18: Private Canadian Corporations and Taxes – The Basics
- 16: Saturday Money Links – August 16, 2008
- 15: Carnivals, News, and Costco – Aug 15, 2008
- 14: The Million Dollar Journey and Defined Benefit Pensions: Are You There Already?
- 13: Why You Need a Will and The Basics of Estate Planning
- 12: The Difference Between Good Debt and Bad Debt
- 11: Cash Back Mortgages are a Bad Idea
- 08: Best of Million Dollar Journey: July 2008
- 07: Frugal Tip: Write it Down
- 06: Ask the Readers: How have higher gas prices affected you?
- 05: MoneySense Magazine Net Worth Milestones
- 04: How to Get Out of Debt – Our Story
- 03: Sunday Morning Reading – August 3, 2008
- 01: Book Winner, Another $25 Gift Card Giveaway, and Weekend Reading – August 1, 2008
July 2008
- 31: July 2008 Net Worth Update (+0.54%)
- 30: $1.8 Million Net Worth – How I Got From There to Here
- 29: How Stock Margin Works – The Basics
- 28: Mid Year Investment Portfolio Checkup 2008
- 25: Weekend Reading – July 25, 2008
- 24: Peak Oil or Oil Bubble? – The Oil Bubble Argument
- 23: Peak Oil or Oil Bubble? – The Peak Oil Argument
- 22: Book Review and Giveaway: The Answer
- 21: The GM/Chevy Volt – The Future of Green Vehicles?
- 20: Sunday Reading – July 21, 2008
- 18: E-Trade, Seat Sales and Weekend Reading – July 18, 2008
- 17: A Simple Low Cost Diversified ETF Portfolio
- 16: Visa Infinite Credit Cards
- 15: Oprah, Suze Orman, and Debt!
- 14: Disability Insurance Feature – Return of Premium
- 11: Weekend Reading – July 11, 2008
- 10: Risk Management via Insurance – Critical Illness Insurance
- 09: Top No Fee Rewards Credit Cards in Canada
- 08: BCE – A Buying Opportunity?
- 07: How to Improve Your Credit Score
- 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 Hybrid Vehicles 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: Smith Manoeuvre Money Flow and Capitalizing the Interest
- 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: Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA) Canada: Details & Strategies
- 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 – Chapters Coupon
- 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
- 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: How to Save Money – 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 – Capital One 2% Cash Back Credit Card
- 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 (now iTrade) 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 – Down Payment & CMHC
- 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 Withdrawal 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 (Canadian Dividend Stocks)
- 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! – By Derek Foster
- 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/Contribution Tax Year 2009/2010 and More Info
February 2007
- 28: February 2007 Net Worth Update (+3.35%)
- 27: Optimizing RESP contributions
- 26: How Parents Financially Influence their Children
- 23: Questrade Review, Coupon Code and TFSA
- 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: Costco Membership Coupon Code and Discount
- 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: Save Gas by Maximizing Mileage via Hypermiling!
- 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 Online Discount Stock 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 (Starwood) 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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