Considering a Move Away from Alberta
I think often about moving out of Alberta, and home to BC. Most of my background has been in O&G, primarily blue-collar working in remote…
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Horrors of Condo Ownership in Alberta
We were charged over $1,700 because of a small toilet leak that caused some common areas to need drying out. Three contractors were called out,…
Non-Solicitation, Non-Competition Clauses: Rarely Enforceable
Looking to protect their interests or restrict worker freedom, employers impose these, usually in the form of non-competition and non-solicitation clauses. Non-Competition Clause To prevent…
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…
Paying Tax to Borrow Money
Reporting High Income just to get Credit: Canada’s Flawed Banking System A mortgage broker, one who seemingly worked for one of the Big 5, and…
The Profit in Irrational Love
A good childhood friend of mine didn’t move in together with his Miss until almost 5 years later. They wanted to ensure their relationship and…
Investment Portfolio, Family, and Dreams
What is my dream? To build the ultimate business and investment portfolio (i.e. produce, own, and be part of successful businesses). The thought of my…
Quick Real Estate Investment Return Analysis Sample
I’m thinking of renting out my current condo (1150 sq ft, 2+1bed 2 bath, too big for my 1 person house hold) and buying a…
Investing Brief
There is no “true” financial advisor; most are salespeople or an information source, as people truly “good” with money don’t need to work for someone…
Cheap, Small Cap, High Growth Stocks Experiment
Due to my young age (24) and hence limited time in industry to acquire venture capital, I am reliant on 3 main high-risk sources of…