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...
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...
A not so pleasant Surprise.

A not so pleasant Surprise.

After coming back from Vacation in the US this week, I went into my local Bank Branch.  I have an account there that is called a “US Dollar Daily Interest Savings account.”  I am a very big fan of daily interest, paid monthly.  That is like a credit card...
Retirement.  A different perspective.

Retirement. A different perspective.

In Canada we are approaching RRSP season.  When the financial institutions push us to make contributions to our retirement accounts.  This yearly persuasion has established, for most people, only one way to finance their retirement. That is to have a very large sum of...
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...