After several suggestions over a few years (I work quickly), I have added a 'Books' page. On this page, I share a selection of books I have found to be entertaining and/or thought-provoking. I have also added FFJ Portfolio Holdings and FFJ Portfolio Monthly Dividend Income links at the top of the website. I try [...]
This post is in response to inquiries about recommended reading. Other recommendations will be provided at a later date. On May 25, 2016, the 'work thing' ended and I got my life back. This is when I made a commitment to exercise more regularly. I have kept that commitment and typically have daily ~2-hour high-intensity [...]
Some people become millionaires because they are born into money. Quite often they do not develop proper wealth-building habits because they were never forced to do so. As a result, quite often you can not learn from these people. You enter the two-comma club by learning the wealth-building habits of self-made millionaires. In essence, follow [...]
Completing a personal net worth statement at least once a year is important from a financial planning perspective. It is, in essence, a financial report card that helps in the evaluation of your current financial health. Once completed there are various factors to consider when analyzing your net worth. Before delving into the factors to [...]
The majority of international travellers return home safely. Some are not so lucky. I share a real life situation in which my close friend's wife died while on a recent vacation. Based on his personal experience there is a document he wishes he and his wife had each brought on their international trip. You may [...]
Ever since I watched The Barkley Marathons on Netflix I have wanted to participate in that event. This is an ultramarathon trail race held in Frozen Head State Park near Wartburg, Tennessee and it takes place annually in late March or early April. Runners may elect a 'fun run' of 60 miles (97 km) or the [...]
I recently returned from vacation and am heading out again. I will be participating in the 7th Annual March for the Fallen being held in Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, USA. This 28-mile walk is a greater community event hosted by the Pennsylvania Army National Guard Training Center at Fort Indiantown Gap to honor the memory [...]
Far too often people are of the opinion a Will is not required. This could not be further from reality. Wills can distribute your property, name an executor, name guardians for children, forgive debts and more. Having a will also means that you, rather than your province's or state's laws, decide who gets your property [...]
Okay. Not really the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) hence the quotation marks. I strongly suspect most people have received some (several) scam calls. The scam might differ but the end game is the same. I share my recent experiences because I want to warn as many people as possible not to fall for these con [...]
A Power of Attorney for Property and a Power of Attorney for Personal Care are critical documents yet so many people never put them in place. This article touches upon their importance and why they should be kept current. I strongly suspect you have heard or read about an individual who is no longer [...]
