Top Canadian Dividend ETFs – Why we don’t own them
Many readers have asked how I feel about dividend ETFs and what are the top Canadian dividend ETFs available in the market today. Mostly, is there a reason why we don’t utilize Canadian dividend ETFs...
View Article13 Best Canadian Dividend Stocks for 2024
Mrs. T and I are working toward financial independence by investing in dividend stocks and index ETFs. Our plan is to live off dividends by having between $60,000 to $70,000 in dividend income. We may...
View ArticleBest Canadian Bond ETFs – My Top 5
Recently a few readers reached out and asked me about bond ETFs. Since most of these readers are close to retirement or are already retired, they are curious about my thoughts on bonds. In particular,...
View ArticleBest Canadian Utility Stocks – My Top 5 picks for 2024
Everywhere in the world, people require electricity and natural gas in their homes every day. Canada is no exception to this modern society rule. In fact, we depend on them. Long time readers will know...
View ArticleThe Best Preferred Share ETFs in Canada
If you look at our dividend portfolio, you’ll notice that we only hold common shares that pay dividends. A few readers have emailed me and asked why we don’t hold any preferred shares to take ... Read...
View Article6 Best Canadian Bank ETFs – Should I invest in one or build my own?
Canadian banks have a long dividend history. All the big five banks – Royal Bank, TD, Bank of Montreal, Bank of Nova Scotia, and CIBC have been distributing dividends since the late 1800s. Even during...
View ArticleHow to save and invest while enjoying life?
2023 was another year where many Canadians have been spending more money on their day-to-day expenses. Groceries, gas, dining out, airfare, accommodation, movie tickets, concert tickets, and just about...
View ArticleWhy we don’t invest in GICs
In the last year or so, I have received many emails from readers asking if we are investing in GICs. With the interest rates at the highest level in the last 20 years, banks offer ... Read more
View ArticleDividend Income – December 2023 Update & 2023 Summary
Happy New Year everyone! I hope everyone had a fantastic 2023 and enjoyed the holidays. Some readers have been asking about our portfolio performance so I thought I’d provide some context and 100%...
View Article2023 Goals and Resolutions – Q4 Update & Wrap up
Wow, it’s hard to believe 2023 is already behind us. When I looked back, 2023 felt like an eternity. A lot of things have happened, both on the home front and especially on the work ... Read more
View Article2024 Goals and Resolutions
Last year was the 5th year I set goals and resolutions at the beginning of the year and provided quarterly updates here on this blog. Out of the 13 goals and resolutions I created, I ... Read more
View ArticleTop five Canadian dividend stocks to hold forever
Warren Buffett is one of the best investors of all time and has offered many excellent quotes over the years. The quotes below are my all-time-favourites and our investment strategy revolves around...
View ArticleThe Best Preferred Share ETFs in Canada
If you look at our dividend portfolio, you’ll notice that we only hold common shares that pay dividends. A few readers have emailed me and asked why we don’t hold any preferred shares to take ... Read...
View Article5 stocks we plan to buy in 2024
Back in December, I shared Canadian dividend stocks we’d like to purchase for 2024 TFSA. Since then, we have made our purchases and added more dividends toward our forward annual dividend income (more...
View ArticleDividend Income – January 2024 Update
2024 marks the 10th year I have been sharing our monthly dividend income on this blog. My reason for publishing these regular updates is to keep us honest and accountable. It is also my way ... Read more
View ArticleDividend Growth Investor Q&A series – Dividend Daddy
Many readers will recall that Mrs. T and I are aiming to become financially independent via dividend income by 2025. The goal is to have our dividend portfolio generating around $60,000 to allow us to...
View ArticleTop Canadian Dividend ETFs – Why we don’t own them
Many readers have asked how I feel about dividend ETFs and what are the top Canadian dividend ETFs available in the market today. Mostly, is there a reason why we don’t utilize Canadian dividend ETFs...
View ArticleDo I need to fill out Form T1135 (Foreign Income Verification Statement)?
When I interviewed Reader B a few years ago about his $360,000 dividend income and how he and his wife are living off dividends, he pointed out that they only invest in Canadian dividend stocks ......
View ArticleDividend income – February 2024 Update
Hello everyone and welcome to a new dividend income update. We started focusing on dividend growth investing in 2011. Since then, we have built up a seven-figure dividend portfolio. Looking back, back...
View ArticleBest high-yield Canadian HISA ETFs – Should I invest in them?
Earlier this year, I discussed three key reasons why we don’t invest in GICs and have no plan to invest in them any time soon. After reading that article, a few readers asked about Canadian ... Read more
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