Indeed, I am approaching my magic number but I can’t say I am feeling like it’s a big milestone. With the inflation we have had, and the cost of rent for my adult kids wanting to move out, the number doesn’t seem adequate anymore … but we will cover that ...
Read More »Dividend Income: May 2023…
Investing is supposed to be boring but the last 10 years of low interest rate is gone and the domino effect is happening! Are you lost now with your holdings? Your darling income stocks have pulled back now that the interest rates have gone up? The yield is higher, but ...
Read More »What Are CDRs, How CDRs Work, and The Full List Of CDRs…
Many large and popular stocks, such as big tech companies, trade only on the U.S. stock exchange, making it sometimes costly and complicated when currency fluctuates to navigate and buy US stocks. Not only that, many of the big US stocks have outperformed Canadian stocks and you sit on the ...
Read More »Beat The Banks…
You must have heard of the Beat The TSX strategy by now, and while it has its merit, it often is inconceivable for investors to sell their entire portfolio every year and buy back only 10 stocks. Considering the average DIY investor holds over 20 stocks on average, it’s a pretty tough ...
Read More »How Much Does It Cost To Own A Dog In Canada…
Dogs are great companions, one that many Canadians choose to own! It’s essential, however, to consider the time and energy needed to raise and care for your new best friend. You will need to consider needs like training, grooming and walks, to name a few. Budgeting for your dog’s necessities ...
Read More »How Much Does It Cost To Own A Cat In Canada…
Cats are known to be more low maintenance and independent than dogs, making them easy companions. Unfortunately, their carefree nature does not equate to low annual expenses. To start, you can get a cat from a shelter, a breeder, or a pet store, where it would be free-$1500+ depending on ...
Read More »Dividend Income: April 2023…
What emotions is going through your head these days when it comes to investing? Lost? Hopefull? Remember last year when corporations adjusted their earnings and now they are beating them? That’s often a sign the trouble is behind on the stock market. Don’t confuse the stock market with the economic ...
Read More »ShawCor (TSE:SCL)…
ShawCor is a leading integrated energy services company. It specializes in technology-based products and services for the pipeline, pipe services, petrochemical, and industrial markets. The company operates eight divisions, with more than 100 manufacturing and service facilities in 25 countries around the world. ShawCor has more than 85 years of pipeline ...
Read More »Whitecap Resources (TSE:WCP)…
Whitecap Resources Inc. is an oil-weighted growth company. It is a clean Canadian energy company focusing on the acquisition, development, and production of oil and natural gas assets in Western Canada. The company has a low decline light oil asset base and 2,895 drilling locations in British Columbia, Alberta, and ...
Read More »Badger Daylighting (TSE:BDGI)…
Badger Daylighting is North America’s largest provider of non-destructive excavating services. The company caters to diverse markets including oil and gas, energy, industrial, construction, transportation, and others. It provides excavating services through two distinct business methods, Badger corporate operations and operating partners which include franchisees in the US and agents ...
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