I recorded a new YouTube video this week about the various benefits of a simplified retirement portfolio and how to get there (I’ll share when it’s live). Most of us — myself certainly included — have a portfolio that is more complex than we want it to be or that it should be. Complexity does… The post How to Measure Portfolio Complexity appeared first on Retire Before Dad.

October was huge. After years of steady saving, reinvesting, and making tough allocation decisions, Bert finally crossed the $30,000 forward dividend income mark. The number feels massive to type: $30,338 in projected annual dividends. I hit it, and I could not be more fired up.  In today’s article, we will discuss the milestone, breakdown the numbers, and discuss how much capital is needed to reach the next goal. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The milestone […]

As I step into the Memphis airport, I’m reminded how the locum tenens lifestyle allows professionals like me to pursue financial freedom through real estate investing.   A Day in… The post Financial Freedom for Professionals | The Locum Tenens Lifestyle appeared first on The Darwinian Doctor.

Thinking ahead for the future can feel overwhelming, but it’s one of the smartest things that you can do for yourself and for your finances. Whether you’re thinking about retirement, buying a house, or just wanting to feel more secure, the key is to make intentional choices now that will pay off later. A strong financial foundation isn’t about being rich, but about being prepared, and one part of that foundation involves understanding basic financial […]

Many people think that planning for retirement is simply not something that they need to do at this stage in their life. But with the speed in which time goes by, old age can sneak up on you sooner than you thought and if you have not prepared effectively, you could find yourself struggling to enjoy your later years as much as possible. As life expectancy continues to increase, old age is something that will […]

What would happen if your bank collapsed tomorrow? You may be surprised to learn that you’d likely be in the same financial position as you are today. That’s because your bank deposits are probably protected (up to certain limits) thanks to the Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation (CDIC). This fact has been true since CDIC’s creation […] The post CDIC Explained: Everything to Know About CDIC & Deposit Insurance in Canada appeared first on Jessica Moorhouse.

The IRS expects you to report every dollar of side hustle income. But here’s the real mistake most gig workers make: skipping deductions that could save hundreds — even thousands — of dollars in taxes. That’s what makes side hustle tax deductions more important than ever. Notably, business deductions lower both income tax and self-employment tax. They’re separate from the standard deduction, so you can take both. Let’s look at the kinds of side hustle […]

What’s top of my mind: Hazel. This photo is when we were visiting Mum yesterday at Bonbeach. My brother and sister-in-law were there at the same time, and Hazel fell asleep on Liz’s lap. Isn’t it funny how boneless puppies get when they’re deeply asleep? Hazel has been with us for 2.5 weeks and she’s […] The post Wednesday W’s #128. appeared first on Burning Desire For FIRE.