From the category archives:

Money

I’m going to try to update the Real Estate section of the blog at least bi-weekly, now that I’m actually a property owner again. On March 3rd, I closed on a triplex in Hamilton. The circumstances surrounding the purchase were complicated, but the short version is I was quickly going to need somewhere to live, [...]

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BMW in the shop again

by Rob on March 5, 2008

I made the decision when I returned to Canada to optimize my finances. One of those optimizations was to buy a used car. I looked at all the new ones, and then I found my baby… a 2001 BMW 330i. Very nice, two sets of wheels (winter / summer) including rims, very low mileage, great [...]

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Breaking news: Income Taxes Suck!

by Rob on February 26, 2008

A year ago, I came back to Canada after a three year stint in a tax haven. I wasn’t planning to return, but circumstances change. While I was away, I got used to not paying income tax. It felt GOOD. Paying $3500 rent didn’t feel too good, but after all was said and done, my [...]

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I am the World’s Best Stock Picker

by Rob on February 24, 2008

I have a 100% success ratio when it comes to picking stocks. More importantly, it even extends to indexes. Sure, timing has something to do with it, especially with the indexes. But, after looking back at every one of my stock purchases over the last three years, I’m shocked to admit, EVERY SINGLE PICK I’VE [...]

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