Advice from a for profit website vs DIY

Advice from a for profit website vs DIY

I check out the MSN Feed news every day.  The main box has a mix of paid advertising and biased news clips.  Some of the adverts are sponsored by companies paid to promote company stocks.  Usually, one or more panels are from a FOR PROFIT stock advisor company.  The...
Notes on Dividend Paying Stocks

Notes on Dividend Paying Stocks

Over the last couple of weeks, several people have talked to me about dividend-paying stocks. Even my daughter, who doesn’t do any stock investing.  She saw a couple of reels on Instagram about this topic.  She sent me a text saying I should be investing in...
My Crystal Ball

My Crystal Ball

Sorry it has been so long since my last post.  Staying at home should have meant more time to do posts.  But I hit a dry period in my creativity.  I have been getting asked a lot lately about Real Estate Investing and investing in general.  Seems more people are...
Wake up to Canada Canadians.

Wake up to Canada Canadians.

I was talking to someone the other day and we were comparing stories about American Patriotism examples. It got me thinking.  Many Canadians have a poor opinion of American Patriotism.  We think that it is over done.  But is it??  Or does it just look that way,...
Looking for help

Looking for help

When you decide that you really want to get ahead financially, there are going to be some changes to your lifestyle. I have noticed that for many people, including myself, that means a change in who you hang out with.  Talking about financial stuff, especially your...
Stock tips.  Should you take them?

Stock tips. Should you take them?

I have been a self-directed stock investor for over 15 years. It doesn’t seem that long.  Over the years I have subscribed to countless newsletters, and stock recommendation websites.  Heck, I can use all the help I can get.  I have also been taking courses, and...