The dividend trap: what it is and how to avoid it
A reader asks: I’m a 62 year old business owner looking at retirement in the next few years, trying to figure out what kind of portfolio is going to provide…
Making good decisions in wicked environments
We recently decided to move. The short story is that we found and bought the perfect house at a reasonable price and we sold our current house in just four…
Why dividend investors shouldn’t worry about inflation
A conversation with David Stanley You can’t turn on the news these days without seeing another horrifying chart showing that inflation is at new highs. For many investors, this is…
What’s the point of wealth?
Please excuse the delay in blog posts. Things got a little hectic around here for a while. It all started with a belly ache. Anyone who has had kids knows…
Federal budget 2022 – What DIY investors need to know
Hello, DividendStrategy.ca community! As I write this, the sun is shining through my window, the branches of our big pine tree are bouncing in the warm breeze, and robins fat…
Is dividend investing evidence-based? 5 key findings
I'm tackling a big question with this article. But it's a question that demands an answer. Is dividend investing evidence-based? Evidence-based investing is the process of making decisions based on…
How to fund an RESP to maximize returns
We learned all about RESPs in our last post. Now comes the fun part: what is the best way to save in an RESP?First, a quick review of the basic…
The RESP survival guide: everything you need to know
Having children means planning for their future. Aside from being raised in a loving and supportive environment, one of the best things we can do for our children’s long-term success…
How to invest during periods of high inflation
Inflation. It's the boogeyman, the grim reaper, the silent killer of investors' retirement dreams. A survey by Leger recently showed that 84% of Canadians are worried about inflation. Another survey…
Risk vs Reward: Dividend investing and risk adjusted returns
John is proud of his son Chad. Last year he landed his first full time job and every month he saves money and invests it. One day they are talking…
