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Being a Victim and Slave of Time

This June marks the first month after 4 years in Alberta, upon leaving Vancouver as I threw all my belongings into my car. I’ve made many goals ever…

Scrutiny of the Public

Throughout our road of career and personal development, we run into many who will attempt to drag us down, stand in our way, and/or doubt our…

Beginning of the End of Employment

No one wants to pay me what I like- especially with the shifting labour market and the oilfield downturn, shifting it into an employer’s market…

Life Goals as an Uplift from the Normal Man

If I did not think everyday about my goals, such as getting a Ferrari by 30, or a Porsche, 2 properties, and an education by…

April Philosophy of an Oilfield Risk Taker

As the ominous prairie wind blows in a time of economic uncertainty, I cannot help but wonder about my present financial state. It was only…

Tax Write-off Implications on Real Estate Investing

Assuming a 30.5% marginal tax rate (the common one in Alberta for being between $45.9 – 91.8K/year), every $10000 write-off/loss results in 3050 savings. However,…

Edmonton Real Estate Investments and Investing Philosophy

Real estate is of my particular interest due to the low initial cash barriers to entry for respectable returns, low volatility, ease of understanding, and high…

21 Day Reflection on a New Car and Property Goal

On May 9, 2016 (21 days ago), I wrote the following here: Maintaining the same $1,500/month savings rate, if the latest I want my second…