Tag Archives: fiscal updates

Fiscal Update Sept 2014 – Economy Slow Down

The American economy is starting to pick up. U.S. stocks have held steady in September. However the Canadian stock market dropped 4.3%, the price of oil fell $3 per barrel, and the value of the Loonie sank to just 89.4 cents U.S. Thankfully my finances held up okay in September. I did lose about $5,600 of value in my stock portfolio… Read More »

Fiscal Update May 2014 – Rental Income

May was another great month. Net worth increased by $5,600, mostly thanks to my tenant’s $5K rental payment 🙂 This represents half the year’s annual rent. The other half is due in October. The first farm I bought in 2012 using $20,000 of my personal savings is now worth $50,000 more. Luckily my aggressive 8:1 leverage has paid off… Read More »

Fiscal Update Feb 2014 – With an Automatic DRIP

Absolutely incredible month for stocks in February. Most companies beat the street’s earnings expectations 😉 Furthermore, one of my favorite companies, TD, did a 1:2 stock split and raised its dividends! I also had quite a lot of DRIPs this month 🙂 #Score! The title in today’s post isn’t just a reference to Bloodhound Gang’s catchy song 😉 DRIPs are… Read More »