Most investors are interested in a definitive answer to question of when is the best time to invest in the stock market. And for good reason. After all, no one – and I mean no one – ever wants to lose money. We work very hard for our paycheques. It stands to reason that you […]
Yay! The time has finally come. You’ve opened your brokerage account and you’re ready to start filling it with money-makers. It’s time to ask yourself if you want dairy cows or beef cattle? Steers are grown to become beef. You buy the calves, grow them up, then send them to slaughter. If you’re very lucky […]
As I’ve gotten older, I’ve had to realize that some of the nuggets of wisdom that I hold dear won’t work for everyone. Even my cherished belief that everyone should live below their means is flawed. It is literally impossible to follow the LBYM edict if you most basic needs – food & shelter – […]
It’s long been my belief that there is money to be made in the kitchen. Maybe you start a profitable food blog like Delish D’Lites, or maybe you bake cakes for weddings as a side hustle. For most of us, the money-saving magic of the kitchen comes from eating most meals at home and packing […]
This is going to be a short post. I want you to start funding your dreams today. Yes. Today. Start today. Don’t wait until tomorrow. If you’re reading this post on your computer or your phone or your tablet, then you’re capable of going to your bank and opening an account. Or you can go […]
Earlier this year, I decided to try my hand at budgeting. Some of the bloggers I follow online repeatedly state that having a budget is integral to managing your money. I’m always willing to learn and improve how I handle my own money. Since I work hard for it, I don’t want to waste a […]
Well, the first week of 2023 is in the bag. Either you’re one week closer to your dreams or you’re not. No need to share your response with the class, but which one is it? Personally, I don’t do New Year’s resolutions. Any day of the year is a great time to make beneficial changes […]
I am not certified by any governing body to tell you how to spend your money. My words of advice were earned at the School of Life, a place where all of us are students. I’m telling you this so that you realize that I’m not an expert, but I’ve still learned a thing or […]
Save. Invest. Learn. Repeat. Blue Lobster So this blog post will fall under the “Learn” category. It’s just a tidbit of information about organic dividends to add to your investing armamentarium. Do with it what you will. Long-time readers know that I’m a huge fan of dividend ETFs (exchange-traded funds). Since the start of my […]
I’ve enough life experience to know that life gets in the way of the best laid plans. And since this is a personal finance blog, I’m going to try and expound on this idea as it impacts your money decisions. It’s easy to tell people to invest consistently. Showing others how to set up automatic […]