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WEBPosted on July 15, 2024 by Mark | 53 Comments. Six big retirement mistakes – what I’m doing about them A few years ago, Jason Heath, a respected fee-only financial planner, outlined a number of mistakes investors make when it comes to retirement planning and/or investing during retirement. I’ve captured his six mistakes in bold below.
Retirement - My Own Advisor
WEBIn previous posts on my site, I highlighted how much you need to save to retire on $5,000 per month AND $6,000 per month. I’ll link to those detailed case studies at the end! Personally, I think spending $6,000 per month, after-tax, is a …. Continue reading.
Top Free Retirement Calculators - My Own Advisor
WEBApr 25, 2022 · Asset decumulation can be an entirely different matter – which is where some top free retirement calculators (and related sites) might help you out!. Read on to learn about resources that I like and have used in the past, in today’s post. Top Free Retirement Calculators. There are many reasons why asset decumulation or retirement drawdown planning is challenging for many.
How I built my dividend portfolio - Dividends - My Own Advisor
WEBMay 27, 2024 · Step #1 – Consider using dividend metrics. Passive dividend income is great but rising dividend income over time is even better. This means I don’t just blindly buy companies that pay dividends. I have used key screens and metrics to determine my portfolio holdings. Here are some popular ones: 1.
September 2022 Dividend Income Update - My Own Advisor
WEBOct 11, 2022 · To put that income into perspective: Almost half of that annual income is tax-free for future retirement spending and fun. Our forward dividend income continues to rise every month thanks to those reinvested dividends inside our TFSAs, thanks to many dividend increases during the year, and the odd, small strategic purchase.; A few months back, I predicted we would easily surpass at least ...
September 2023 Dividend Income Update - My Own Advisor
WEBOct 23, 2023 · September 2023 Dividend Income Update. Welcome to a new dividend income update! As many readers know, we have a hybrid investing / two-pronged approach to investing, an investing path we’ve taken for about 15 years now: We invest in Canadian and U.S. dividend paying stocks – that focus on income. We invest in …
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WEB5 days ago · My name is Mark Seed - the founder, editor and owner of My Own Advisor. As my own DIY financial advisor, I'm looking to start semi-retirement soon, sooner than most. Find out how, what I did, and what you can learn to tailor your own Financial Independence, Work On Own Terms (FIWOOT!) path. Join the newsletter read by thousands. Always free.
My Top-5 Stocks - My Own Advisor
WEBAug 27, 2024 · 5. Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ) Move over Bell Canada, Enbridge, Bank of Montreal, Emera and other stocks competing for the top-5 position: Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ) is now firmly in the top-5 as of summer 2024. Following the stock split and rise in share price, CNQ continues to be a stock on the rise in my portfolio.
Start Here - My Own Advisor
WEBWelcome to My Own Advisor and I look forward to engaging with you. From this Start Here page I encourage you to check out the following other pages on my site to read hundreds of articles about personal finance and investing, and read thousands of reader comments and perspectives in the process. 1. Check out my primary investing approach using ...
Weekend Reading - Big bank earnings edition - My Own Advisor
WEBJun 1, 2024 · Adjusted earnings per share of C$2.59 declined 10.4% year over year. BMO earned $1.87-billion, or $2.36 per share, in the three months that ended April 30, compared with $1.03-billion, or $1.26 per share, in the same quarter last year. BMO decided to raise its quarterly dividend by 4 cents from the prior quarter to $1.55 per share.