Apple recently revealed their new iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c. Some folks are saying the “s” stands for Same and the “c” stands for Cheap, 😆 But joking aside I think the mobile market will be one of the best places to make money in the future for those who invest today. Step 1: Research This is when… Read More »
The Student Loan Dilemma Many students are hesitant to take out student loans. Is improving your human capital through further education a good reason to take on debt? The Changing Times In 2002 there was $300 billion federal student loans outstanding in the US. Today it’s more than $900 billion. Part of this dramatic increase is due to the… Read More »
Real Estate Sales Strong Despite Higher Mortgage Rates Yesterday we just saw the yield on the 10 year US treasury climb to 2.99%, a multi-year high, and mortgage rates are starting to creep up. But houses are still being sold with unimpeded fervor in many parts of Canada 😎 The number of homes sold in Vancouver was 52%… Read More »
I didn’t buy any new stocks in August because I think the market is due for a small correction. Good thing I’m heavily invested in dividend growth stocks which tend to increase their distributions to shareholders over time despite short term fluctuations in their stock price 😀 I currently own many of this year’s Canadian Dividend Aristocrats including… Read More »