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Video: Money Plan for Young Canadians

This video is a #checklist of the things a #Canadian 20-year-old #GenZ should be doing in in their #financial #life and #career. I talk about #education, #career and #work, and #investing, to get you on your way to #financialindependence and #wealth. The #CanadianMoneyTalk channel concentrates on #Canadianinvesting and #personalfinance in Canada. Visit: http://www.canadianmoneytalk.caThe Investing &…

Video: My Regular Portfolio Maintenance

This video shows what I do on a daily, weekly or monthly basis to maintain my #portfolio, so here are things that I do on a regular basis. I check my #stock positions, look at the #chart, and enter in the #price. The #CanadianMoneyTalk channel concentrates on #Canadianinvesting and #personalfinance in Canada. Visit: http://www.canadianmoneytalk.caThe Investing…

Video: Creating a Basic Portfolio

This is how to start #investing using basic #ETFs to create a simple #portfolio. The #CanadianMoneyTalk channel concentrates on #Canadianinvesting and #personalfinance in Canada. Visit: http://www.canadianmoneytalk.caThe Investing & Personal Finance Basics course is at https://canadianmoneytalk.ca/investing-personal-finance-basics-course/The Advanced Investing: Stock Analysis Course is at https://canadianmoneytalk.ca/advanced-investing-stock-analysis-course/

Video: Investing Opportunities for 2024

I review some #investing opportunities and themes for investing in #2024, looking in detail at #semiconductors and #AI, the rise of #china #tech, #emergingmarkets and #renewableenergy. The #CanadianMoneyTalk channel concentrates on #Canadianinvesting and #personalfinance in Canada. Visit: http://www.canadianmoneytalk.caThe Investing & Personal Finance Basics course is at https://canadianmoneytalk.ca/investing-personal-finance-basics-course/The Advanced Investing: Stock Analysis Course is at https://canadianmoneytalk.ca/advanced-investing-stock-analysis-course/

Video: Reaction Video: CBC’s Canadian Big Banks Investigation

I go through the #CBC #Marketplace hidden camera #documentary on how Canadian #bigbanks are upselling you and misleading #consumers to meet sales quotas and make more money. The #CanadianMoneyTalk channel concentrates on #Canadianinvesting and #personalfinance in Canada. Visit: http://www.canadianmoneytalk.caThe Investing & Personal Finance Basics course is at https://canadianmoneytalk.ca/investing-personal-finance-basics-course/The Advanced Investing: Stock Analysis Course is at…

Video: Investing Themes & When to Use Which

I define #investing #themes or #factors #strategy and indicate which theme to use in each of the phases of the #economiccycle. You can implement this using #ETFs. The #CanadianMoneyTalk channel concentrates on #Canadianinvesting and #personalfinance in Canada. Visit: http://www.canadianmoneytalk.caThe Investing & Personal Finance Basics course is at https://canadianmoneytalk.ca/investing-personal-finance-basics-course/The Advanced Investing: Stock Analysis Course is at…

Video: Growth vs. Volatility Trade-off

In this video I’ll explore how #volatility and #returns are related, and you need to stomach volatility to get significant returns. Based on history, we’ll look at what you should #invest in going forward to get the best returns for the least volatility. I’ll then show a counterpoint, looking at a #low-volatility #ETF example of…

Video: Should you include your home in your net worth?

I discuss whether your #primaryresidence #home should be considered part of your #networth as an #asset, or a #liability. The #CanadianMoneyTalk channel concentrates on #Canadianinvesting and #personalfinance in Canada. Visit: http://www.canadianmoneytalk.caThe Investing & Personal Finance Basics course is at https://canadianmoneytalk.ca/investing-personal-finance-basics-course/The Advanced Investing: Stock Analysis Course is at https://canadianmoneytalk.ca/advanced-investing-stock-analysis-course/

Video: Podcast with Insurance Expert Part 2

Insurance expert Charee Villa and I discuss #termlifeinsurance, #mortgageinsurance, #mutualfunds, and #Segregatedfunds The #CanadianMoneyTalk channel concentrates on #Canadianinvesting and #personalfinance in Canada. Visit: http://www.canadianmoneytalk.caThe Investing & Personal Finance Basics course is at https://canadianmoneytalk.ca/investing-personal-finance-basics-course/The Advanced Investing: Stock Analysis Course is at https://canadianmoneytalk.ca/advanced-investing-stock-analysis-course/

Video: Podcast with Insurance Expert Part 1

Insurance expert Charee Villa and I discuss #goalsetting, #budget, #KYC, #ETFs and #termlifeinsurance. The #CanadianMoneyTalk channel concentrates on #Canadianinvesting and #personalfinance in Canada. Visit: http://www.canadianmoneytalk.caThe Investing & Personal Finance Basics course is at https://canadianmoneytalk.ca/investing-personal-finance-basics-course/The Advanced Investing: Stock Analysis Course is at https://canadianmoneytalk.ca/advanced-investing-stock-analysis-course/

Video: How I built my portfolio

The video looks at #assetallocation, as suggested by the #riskprofile, #timeframe and #return. I also share my own #portfolio classifications, and how I organize my portfolio. The #CanadianMoneyTalk channel concentrates on #Canadianinvesting and #personalfinance in Canada. Visit: http://www.canadianmoneytalk.caThe Investing & Personal Finance Basics course is at https://canadianmoneytalk.ca/investing-personal-finance-basics-course/The Advanced Investing: Stock Analysis Course is at https://canadianmoneytalk.ca/advanced-investing-stock-analysis-course/

Video: Investment Type Comparisons

I compare different investment types like #stocks, #bonds, #realestate, #privateequity, #startup, #business, #gold, and #crypto #, from the point of view of #risk, #appreciation, #leverage, #liquidity, #control, #cashflow, #dividends, #taxes, and #inflation. The #CanadianMoneyTalk channel concentrates on #Canadianinvesting and #personalfinance in Canada. Visit: http://www.canadianmoneytalk.caThe Investing & Personal Finance Basics course is at https://canadianmoneytalk.ca/investing-personal-finance-basics-course/The Advanced Investing:…

Video: How much is enough to stop working?

I answer the question, and go through my personal history, of when you can #stopworking, achieve #FI or #FIRE, and what kind of a portfolio I would have with a super-long timeframe. The #CanadianMoneyTalk channel concentrates on #Canadianinvesting and #personalfinance in Canada. Visit: http://www.canadianmoneytalk.caThe Advanced Investing: Stock Analysis Course is at https://canadianmoneytalk.ca/advanced-investing-stock-analysis-course/The Investing & Personal…

Video: The Time I Saw a Financial Advisor

I had a free #financialplan done by a #financialplanner from #wealthsimple. I hadn’t had one done for a while, and wanted to confirm the #RRSPmeltdown #strategy, as well as when to take the #CPP and #OAS. The #CanadianMoneyTalk channel concentrates on #Canadianinvesting and #personalfinance in Canada. Visit: http://www.canadianmoneytalk.caThe Advanced Investing: Stock Analysis Course is at…

Video: Investing in Emerging Markets

Investing in #emergingmarkets has some significant advantages, with #demographics and #technology based growth and #diversification being primary. The #CanadianMoneyTalk channel concentrates on #Canadianinvesting and #personalfinance in Canada. Visit: http://www.canadianmoneytalk.caThe Advanced Investing: Stock Analysis Course is at https://canadianmoneytalk.ca/advanced-investing-stock-analysis-course/The Investing & Personal Finance Basics course is at https://canadianmoneytalk.ca/investing-personal-finance-basics-course/

Zoom Seminar Recording: Basic Investing and Personal Finance Seminar – Part 3

The video is a Zoom call recording from January 23, 2024, presenting the information I compiled over a decade about #personalfinance and #investing. Topics for this session1: Recap of Parts 1 & 28: Insurance9: Financial Independence10: How to start Investing11: Other types of investments12: Financial Advisors & Other Information The #CanadianMoneyTalk channel concentrates on #Canadianinvesting…

Zoom Seminar Recording: Basic Investing and Personal Finance Seminar – Part 2

The video is a Zoom call recording from January 18, 2024, presenting the information I compiled over a decade about #personalfinance and #investing. Topics for this session The #CanadianMoneyTalk channel concentrates on #Canadianinvesting and #personalfinance in Canada. Visit: http://www.canadianmoneytalk.caThe Advanced Investing: Stock Analysis Course is at https://canadianmoneytalk.ca/advanced-investing-stock-analysis-course/The Investing & Personal Finance Basics course is at…

Zoom Seminar Recording: Basic Investing and Personal Finance Seminar – Part 1

The video is a Zoom call recording from January 16, 2024, presenting the information I compiled over a decade about #personalfinance and #investing. Topics for this session1: Introduction, Seminar Goals & Contact Info2: Glossary & Building Blocks3: Risk and Volatility4: Asset Types, Starting Early & Low Fees5: Investing Strategies The #CanadianMoneyTalk channel concentrates on #Canadianinvesting…

Video: Thoughts and Themes for 2024

I discuss #themes for #2024 that can affect your #investments, and what I think will happen. This includes #InterestRates, #Inflation, #Technology, #RealEstate, #Bonds, #MiddleEast, #Oil, #China, #USElection and #USdomesticpolitics. The #CanadianMoneyTalk channel concentrates on #Canadianinvesting and #personalfinance in Canada. Visit: http://www.canadianmoneytalk.caThe Advanced Investing: Stock Analysis Course is at https://canadianmoneytalk.ca/advanced-investing-stock-analysis-course/The Investing & Personal Finance Basics course…

FREE investing and personal finance Zoom seminars January 16, 18 & 23

Hello everyone. I wanted to let you know about a series of three (3) FREE investing and personal finance Zoom seminars I will be running the next two weeks in January, 2024: January 16, 18 & 23 starting at 6 PM Pacific. Each seminar is different.I’ll discuss investing strategies, Canadian taxation, comparing different asset types…

Video: Where am I moving to?

I’m moving out of #britishcolumbia to #alberta, or #saskatchewan, and this video describes my #analysis of where to move. The #CanadianMoneyTalk channel concentrates on #Canadianinvesting and #personalfinance in Canada. Visit: http://www.canadianmoneytalk.caThe Advanced Investing: Stock Analysis Course is at https://canadianmoneytalk.ca/advanced-investing-stock-analysis-course/The Investing & Personal Finance Basics course is at https://canadianmoneytalk.ca/investing-personal-finance-basics-course/

Video: Car Wash Investment Update 2023

This video describes in detail how I am investing in one particular #PrivateEquity #investment, a NationWide #carwash, which is to generate 8.25% #cashflow. The #CanadianMoneyTalk channel concentrates on #Canadianinvesting and #personalfinance in Canada. Visit: http://www.canadianmoneytalk.caThe Advanced Investing: Stock Analysis Course is at https://canadianmoneytalk.ca/advanced-investing-stock-analysis-course/The Investing & Personal Finance Basics course is at https://canadianmoneytalk.ca/investing-personal-finance-basics-course/

Video: Budgeting Tools and Apps

To get out of debt, save for a specific goal, or just want to feel in control of your finances, there’s a #budgeting app to help you succeed. I look at #PocketSmith, #YNAB, and #MonarchMoney to replace #Mint. I offer #Quicken and #Excel as low-tech alternatives for a #budget #app. The #CanadianMoneyTalk channel concentrates on…

Video: My Solo 14-week Asia Trip

The video talks about my #travel on a #solo 14-week, 7-country #trip in #Asia. I talk about my experiences #traveling in #Japan, #SouthKorea, #Vietnam, #Cambodia, #Thailand, #Malaysia, #Singapore. The #CanadianMoneyTalk channel concentrates on #Canadianinvesting and #personalfinance in Canada. Visit: http://www.canadianmoneytalk.caThe Advanced Investing: Stock Analysis Course is at https://canadianmoneytalk.ca/advanced-investing-stock-analysis-course/The Investing & Personal Finance Basics course is…

Video: How to become Wealthy

The video you’ve all been waiting for. How To Become Wealthy is a guide with simple instructions on how to become a multi-millionaire. Is it easy? No. But it is simple, requiring you to make some sacrifices. I focus on #investing for #wealth and running your own #business as a means of getting wealthy. And…

Video: What if I only had $5000

I give my thoughts on what I would do if I only had $5000 to my name. Spoiler: I’d invest it in #mutualfunds or #ETFs to make it grow. I would also make sure I could work, which would allow me to make money for #investing. The #CanadianMoneyTalk channel concentrates on #Canadianinvesting and #personalfinance in…

Video: The Smith Maneuver

The video describes the #smithmaneuver, a way of making the #interest on some of your primary residence’s #mortgage #taxdeductible. This was pioneered by Fraser Smith in The Smith Maneuver, in https://www.amazon.ca/Smith-Manoeuvre-Fraser/dp/1553696417 Other strategies of using rental properties and investments to be able to #writeoff some of the interest paid on the primary residence. The #CanadianMoneyTalk…

Video: Wealth Inequality in Canada

The video examines #wealthinequality and #incomeinequality in #Canada. The #CanadianMoneyTalk channel concentrates on #Canadianinvesting and #personalfinance in Canada. Visit: http://www.canadianmoneytalk.caThe Advanced Investing: Stock Analysis Course is at https://canadianmoneytalk.ca/advanced-investing-stock-analysis-course/The Investing & Personal Finance Basics course is at https://canadianmoneytalk.ca/investing-personal-finance-basics-course/

Video: Prenups

This video looks at my #prenup and the concepts behind a #prenuptialagreement. Please see a lawyer regarding putting a #prenup together. The #CanadianMoneyTalk channel concentrates on #Canadianinvesting and #personalfinance in Canada. Visit: http://www.canadianmoneytalk.caThe Advanced Investing: Stock Analysis Course is at https://canadianmoneytalk.ca/advanced-investing-stock-analysis-course/The Investing & Personal Finance Basics course is at https://canadianmoneytalk.ca/investing-personal-finance-basics-course/

Video: Maximizing your RRSP contribution

The video discusses the #RRSPGrossup strategy, a way to maximize #RRSP contributions using a #RRSPloan. The #CanadianMoneyTalk channel concentrates on #Canadianinvesting and #personalfinance in Canada. Visit: http://www.canadianmoneytalk.caThe Advanced Investing: Stock Analysis Course is at https://canadianmoneytalk.ca/advanced-investing-stock-analysis-course/The Investing & Personal Finance Basics course is at https://canadianmoneytalk.ca/investing-personal-finance-basics-course/

Video: Analyzing Value Investments

The video is about analyzing #valueinvesting for #dividends. I review the various #ratios, and talk about the #economicmoat and the overall approach. The #CanadianMoneyTalk channel concentrates on #Canadianinvesting and #personalfinance in Canada. Visit: http://www.canadianmoneytalk.caThe Advanced Investing: Stock Analysis Course is at https://canadianmoneytalk.ca/advanced-investing-stock-analysis-course/The Investing & Personal Finance Basics course is at https://canadianmoneytalk.ca/investing-personal-finance-basics-course/

Video: Withdrawal Strategies for Retirement

I cover how to get #cashflow in #retirement from #dividends or #systematicwithdrawal. The #CanadianMoneyTalk channel concentrates on #Canadianinvesting and #personalfinance in Canada. Visit: http://www.canadianmoneytalk.caThe Advanced Investing: Stock Analysis Course is at https://canadianmoneytalk.ca/advanced-investing-stock-analysis-course/The Investing & Personal Finance Basics course is at https://canadianmoneytalk.ca/investing-personal-finance-basics-course/

Video: What if you win the Lottery?

How should you handle a sudden, large sum of #cash, such as from winning the #lottery? Answer: very carefully. The #CanadianMoneyTalk channel concentrates on #Canadianinvesting and #personalfinance in Canada. Visit: http://www.canadianmoneytalk.caThe Advanced Investing: Stock Analysis Course is at https://canadianmoneytalk.ca/advanced-investing-stock-analysis-course/The Investing & Personal Finance Basics course is at https://canadianmoneytalk.ca/investing-personal-finance-basics-course/

Video: The RRSP Meltdown

The #RRSPMeltdown strategy lowers your #RRSP amount without the additional #income by using #interest paid on additional #investments as a #tax #deduction. The #CanadianMoneyTalk channel concentrates on #Canadianinvesting and #personalfinance in Canada. Visit: http://www.canadianmoneytalk.caThe Advanced Investing: Stock Analysis Course is at https://canadianmoneytalk.ca/advanced-investing-stock-analysis-course/The Investing & Personal Finance Basics course is at https://canadianmoneytalk.ca/investing-personal-finance-basics-course/

Video: When to take CPP and OAS

One of the key decisions someone approaching the age of 60 is when to take the #CanadaPensionPlan (#CPP) and the #OldAgeSecurity (#OAS). I discuss the facts and give some guideliness as to when to start taking these government benefits. I also touch on the #GuaranteedIncomeSupplement (#GIS). The #CanadianMoneyTalk channel concentrates on #Canadianinvesting and #personalfinance in…

Video: Private Equity Basics

The video describes the pros and cons of #privateequity, and how to make the right choice in selecting one to invest in. Private equity is a potentially profitable, yet a #risk #investment that may be hard to get out of, but can also offer good #diversification away from residential #realestate or volatile #stocks. The #CanadianMoneyTalk…

Video: Immigration & Demographics

The video discusses how #demographics and #migration influence your #investments. The #CanadianMoneyTalk channel concentrates on #Canadianinvesting and #personalfinance in Canada. Visit: http://www.canadianmoneytalk.caThe Advanced Investing: Stock Analysis Course is at https://canadianmoneytalk.ca/advanced-investing-stock-analysis-course/The Investing & Personal Finance Basics course is at https://canadianmoneytalk.ca/investing-personal-finance-basics-course/

Video: My Morning Routine

How people use their time determines their value and #networth. This is my #morning #routine. The #CanadianMoneyTalk channel concentrates on #Canadianinvesting and #personalfinance in Canada. Visit: http://www.canadianmoneytalk.caThe Advanced Investing: Stock Analysis Course is at https://canadianmoneytalk.ca/advanced-investing-stock-analysis-course/The Investing & Personal Finance Basics course is at https://canadianmoneytalk.ca/investing-personal-finance-basics-course/

Video: Rent affordability for minimum wage in Canada

Is a one-bedroom #rental is affordable for a #minimumwage worker in #Canada? The #CanadianMoneyTalk channel concentrates on #Canadianinvesting and #personalfinance in Canada. Visit: http://www.canadianmoneytalk.caThe Advanced Investing: Stock Analysis Course is at https://canadianmoneytalk.ca/advanced-investing-stock-analysis-course/The Investing & Personal Finance Basics course is at https://canadianmoneytalk.ca/investing-personal-finance-basics-course/

Video: My Thoughts on Market Happenings – August 4, 2023

I look at #market, #marketnews, #marketupdates & #businessnews for the #week ending August 4, 2023 CanadianMoneyTalk concentrates on #Canadianinvesting and #personalfinance in Canada The Advanced Investing: Stock Analysis Course is at https://canadianmoneytalk.ca/advanced-investing-stock-analysis-course/The Investing & Personal Finance Basics course is at https://canadianmoneytalk.ca/investing-personal-finance-basics-course/Visit http://www.canadianmoneytalk.ca

Video: How much Debt is normal for Canadians?

How much #debt is normal in #Canada? We’ll break it down by #age. The #CanadianMoneyTalk channel concentrates on #Canadianinvesting and #personalfinance in Canada. Visit: http://www.canadianmoneytalk.caThe Advanced Investing: Stock Analysis Course is at https://canadianmoneytalk.ca/advanced-investing-stock-analysis-course/The Investing & Personal Finance Basics course is at https://canadianmoneytalk.ca/investing-personal-finance-basics-course/

Video: My Thoughts on Market Happenings – July 28, 2023

I look at #market, #marketnews, #marketupdates & #businessnews for the #week ending July 28, 2023 CanadianMoneyTalk concentrates on #Canadianinvesting and #personalfinance in Canada The Advanced Investing: Stock Analysis Course is at https://canadianmoneytalk.ca/advanced-investing-stock-analysis-course/The Investing & Personal Finance Basics course is at https://canadianmoneytalk.ca/investing-personal-finance-basics-course/Visit http://www.canadianmoneytalk.ca

Video: Canadian net worth and savings statistics

The video shows the average #networth and #retirement #savings for Canadians, so you can compare yourself to your fellow Canadians. The #CanadianMoneyTalk channel concentrates on #Canadianinvesting and #personalfinance in Canada. Visit: http://www.canadianmoneytalk.caThe Advanced Investing: Stock Analysis Course is at https://canadianmoneytalk.ca/advanced-investing-stock-analysis-course/The Investing & Personal Finance Basics course is at https://canadianmoneytalk.ca/investing-personal-finance-basics-course/

Video: My Thoughts on Market Happenings – July 21, 2023

I look at #market, #marketnews, #marketupdates & #businessnews for the #week ending July 21, 2023 CanadianMoneyTalk concentrates on #Canadianinvesting and #personalfinance in Canada The Advanced Investing: Stock Analysis Course is at https://canadianmoneytalk.ca/advanced-investing-stock-analysis-course/The Investing & Personal Finance Basics course is at https://canadianmoneytalk.ca/investing-personal-finance-basics-course/Visit http://www.canadianmoneytalk.ca

Video: Will the World outperform the S&P500?

This video examines whether we are going to see an end to the #SP500 stock market outperformance. The S&P500 #index has outperformed the rest of the world for decades. Has an end to this come, and will indexes like #EAFE and #TSX do better? The #CanadianMoneyTalk channel concentrates on #Canadianinvesting and #personalfinance in Canada. Visit:…

Video: NVIDIA and its Price-to-Earnings ratio

We look at #NVIDIA and its #pricetoearnings or #PE ratios, and #growthinvesting. The #CanadianMoneyTalk channel concentrates on #Canadianinvesting and #personalfinance in Canada. Visit: http://www.canadianmoneytalk.caThe Advanced Investing: Stock Analysis Course is at https://canadianmoneytalk.ca/advanced-investing-stock-analysis-course/My Investing & Personal Finance Basics course is at https://canadianmoneytalk.ca/investing-personal-finance-basics-course/

Video: My Thoughts on Market Happenings – July 7, 2023

I look at #market, #marketnews, #marketupdates & #businessnews for the #week ending July 7, 2023 CanadianMoneyTalk concentrates on #Canadianinvesting and #personalfinance in Canada The Advanced Investing: Stock Analysis Course is at https://canadianmoneytalk.ca/advanced-investing-stock-analysis-course/The Investing & Personal Finance Basics course is at https://canadianmoneytalk.ca/investing-personal-finance-basics-course/Visit http://www.canadianmoneytalk.ca

Video: Investing in Artificial Intelligence

Investors can play #artificialintelligence or #AI in different ways; the video discusses some details of AI. The #CanadianMoneyTalk channel concentrates on #Canadianinvesting and #personalfinance in Canada. Visit: http://www.canadianmoneytalk.caThe Advanced Investing: Stock Analysis Course is at https://canadianmoneytalk.ca/advanced-investing-stock-analysis-course/My Investing & Personal Finance Basics course is at https://canadianmoneytalk.ca/investing-personal-finance-basics-course/

Video: Focus on What You Can Control

Investors often focus on the wrong things, especially what they cannot #control. They can only control their #behaviour and #mindset, and should focus on that. The #CanadianMoneyTalk channel concentrates on #Canadianinvesting and #personalfinance in Canada. Visit: http://www.canadianmoneytalk.caThe Advanced Investing: Stock Analysis Course is at https://canadianmoneytalk.ca/advanced-investing-stock-analysis-course/My Investing & Personal Finance Basics course is at https://canadianmoneytalk.ca/investing-personal-finance-basics-course/

Video: My Thoughts on Market Happenings – June 23, 2023

I look at #market, #marketnews, #marketupdates & #businessnews for the #week ending June 23, 2023 CanadianMoneyTalk concentrates on #Canadianinvesting and #personalfinance in Canada The Advanced Investing: Stock Analysis Course is at https://canadianmoneytalk.ca/advanced-investing-stock-analysis-course/The Investing & Personal Finance Basics course is at https://canadianmoneytalk.ca/investing-personal-finance-basics-course/Visit http://www.canadianmoneytalk.ca

Video: The Transition to Clean Energy

The world is transitioning to #cleanenergy and #renewableenergy. In this video, we’ll see how it is going, and where peak #oil demand is. The #CanadianMoneyTalk channel concentrates on #Canadianinvesting and #personalfinance in Canada. The Advanced Investing: Stock Analysis Course is at https://canadianmoneytalk.ca/advanced-investing-stock-analysis-course/My Investing & Personal Finance Basics course is at https://canadianmoneytalk.ca/investing-personal-finance-basics-course/

Video: My Thoughts on Market Happenings – June 16, 2023

I look at #market, #marketnews, #marketupdates & #businessnews for the #week ending June 16, 2023 CanadianMoneyTalk concentrates on #Canadianinvesting and #personalfinance in Canada The Advanced Investing: Stock Analysis Course is at https://canadianmoneytalk.ca/advanced-investing-stock-analysis-course/Investing & Personal Finance Basics course: https://canadianmoneytalk.ca/investing-personal-finance-basics-course/

Video: My Origin Story

This is the story of how I achieved #financialindependence, with a 5 million net worth, and why I started the #CanadianMoneyTalk channels. The #CanadianMoneyTalk channel concentrates on #Canadianinvesting and #personalfinance in Canada. Visit: http://www.canadianmoneytalk.ca

Video: Geopolitical problems and the Stock Market

The #stocks always sell off on the announcement and threat of some #geopolitical issue or another, but the #stockmarket recovers very quickly in the face of wars. The #CanadianMoneyTalk channel concentrates on #Canadianinvesting and #personalfinance in Canada. Visit: http://www.canadianmoneytalk.caMy Investing & Personal Finance Basics course is at https://canadianmoneytalk.ca/investing-personal-finance-basics-course/

Video: Poor People’s Habits

I list out bad #habits of #poor people. Having one or more of these doesn’t guarantee to make or keep you poor, but you may still want to look into some #self-improvement. The #CanadianMoneyTalk channel concentrates on #Canadianinvesting and #personalfinance in Canada.

Video: Electric Vehicles Update

The video looks at the current situation and future trends of #electricvehicles and #EVs, including #tesla. The #CanadianMoneyTalk channel concentrates on #Canadianinvesting and #personalfinance in Canada.

Video: How long does a Bear Market last?

The video discusses how long a #stock #bearmarket lasts, and how to approach #investing during that time. The #CanadianMoneyTalk channel concentrates on #Canadianinvesting and #personalfinance in Canada.

Video: My New TFSA holdings

The video shows my #TFSA holdings, and I discuss #emergingmarkets #investing via #ETFs, and the changes I have made recently to my TFSA. The #CanadianMoneyTalk channel concentrates on #Canadianinvesting and #personalfinance in Canada.

Video: Trading on “News” aka Noise from Influencers

I give an example of an #influencer who created something out of nothing by blowing a non-event out of proportion to cause #trading, fear, sensationalism and #views. I also discuss the #media. The #CanadianMoneyTalk channel concentrates on #Canadianinvesting and #personalfinance in Canada.

Video: US Population Growth and Investing

The video argues that a young, increasing #population is the key to increasing #GDP and #economic #growth. The #CanadianMoneyTalk channel concentrates on #Canadianinvesting and #personalfinance in Canada.

Video: Questions About Your Retirement

The video asks questions for your #retirement, such as how much you need to #save, #invest and whether to use a #RRSP or #TFSA. The #CanadianMoneyTalk channel concentrates on #Canadianinvesting and #personalfinance in Canada.

Video: Emotions in Investing

The video is about #emotions in #investing #decisionmaking, and how to conquer #fear and #greed. The #CanadianMoneyTalk channel concentrates on #Canadianinvesting and #personalfinance in Canada.

Video: Trigger Rates for Variable-Rate Mortgages

This video is about how increasing #interestrates in Canada affect #variablerate #mortgage holders, who have a fixed payment. The #CanadianMoneyTalk channel concentrates on #Canadianinvesting and #personalfinance in Canada.

Video: Canadians Believe They Need $1.7M to Retire

The video looks at the #BMO #survey of #Canadians that says we think we need $1.7 million for #retirement. I say you do not need that much, and do the analysis using the #fourpercentrule, looking at #CPP and #OAS. The #CanadianMoneyTalk channel concentrates on #Canadianinvesting and #personalfinance in Canada.

Video: Growth and Value Investing

The video examines #growth and #value #investing, and compares the two. The #CanadianMoneyTalk channel concentrates on #Canadianinvesting and #personalfinance in Canada.

Video: Why Dividend Stocks Outperform

In this video I look at why #dividendstocks #outperform during #inflation and #volatility. The #CanadianMoneyTalk channel concentrates on #Canadianinvesting and #personalfinance in Canada.

List of Tax Efficient Canadian Eligible Dividend payers

If you are using a non-registered (cash) account for your investing for cash flow and dividends, you may want to invest in Canadian Eligible Dividend payers. The dividends they pay get taxed very leniently, especially in lower tax brackets – check http://www.taxtips.ca for your province’s tax treatment. In BC, if I have no other income,…

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