Tale of Risk Taking: Career Paths and Real Estate
Three Students Choosing Different Careers and Investments Buddy A: Bought a Vancouver condo for $400,000 even in 2014, with 10% down. Rented it out and…
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Changing Careers – Oilfield, Financial Reporting & Consulting
I had someone introduce the topic of changing careers out of accounting and financial reporting. I found this interesting as it contrasts my experience. I’m…
Flawed Taxpayer-Funded Banking System in Alberta and Canada
Disgruntled Business Owners Vent their Frustrations at Alberta’s Taxpayer-Sponsored Banking System Dear government of Alberta, This is a letter expressing the pains of entrepreneurs and…
Buyouts and Decreasing Returns Towards Equilibrium
The struggle to find consistent high yield stocks, in businesses generating consistent, high yield returns (1) Most investors (or wanna-be ones) aim for a 7-10%…
The Perceived Sin of Pursuit
Society tells us to want to look beautiful, to want more assets, and to climb the social ladder is to sin. But what’s wrong with…
Mid-2018 Goal Update
I’ve been daydreaming about getting the CPA, since I am my own company’s accountant and have the patience for it. What I do seems to…
Four Common Declines of Sympathy
When first impressions are all you get (1) I’ve had a woman complain to me just because I put a smiley face instead of a…
From Student to Business Owner and Investor- how did I get here?
Why am I here? How come me, the once to-be-destined academic prodigy destined to become a lawyer, elite academic to hold prestigious Master’s Degrees, or…
Lessening Rental and Employment Income Tax Bleed
I have been daydreaming about a new plan for 2018 – a new rental condo in the Coquitlam, BC area, but with the smallest downpayment…
January 2018- Reversal of Fortunes?
The second half of 2017 was met with a series of unfortunate events: A sudden $2,460 dental bill, $11,880 special assessment, $895 legal fees, $1,500…