There were two big ‘moments’ or milestones for me this last month (other than almost breaking down crying at the sheer exhaustion of summer): One is that I am making minimum wage equivalent with my annual dividend and distribution income, and the other is that ... Read moreAugust 2024 Dividend Income Update The post August 2024 Dividend Income Update appeared first on Genymoney.ca ..read more

The reassuring thing about dividend investing (and hybrid investing) is that it gives you a little bit more ‘zen’ when others may be more apt to panic when the market is down. Life was busy in July. Friends were visiting from out of town. I ... Read moreJuly 2024 Dividend Income Update The post July 2024 Dividend Income Update appeared first on Genymoney.ca ..read more

I’ve been using the Scotiabank Preferred Package for a few years now. We have the Scotiabank Preferred Package as one of our joint accounts.  We like it because it has access to a great high interest savings joint account, the Momentum Plus Chequing account.  Here’s ... Read moreScotiabank Preferred Package Review (Is It WORTH The Bank Fees?) The post Scotiabank Preferred Package Review (Is It WORTH The Bank Fees?) appeared first on Genymoney.ca ..read more

The Scotiabank Momentum Plus Savings Account has a competitive interest rate rewarded for those who are willing to save longer. The longer you save the more you are rewarded. It’s a unique banking product out there that allows you to categorize your savings goals. Here’s ... Read moreScotiabank Momentum PLUS Savings Account Review The post Scotiabank Momentum PLUS Savings Account Review appeared first on Genymoney.ca ..read more

I’ve been using Motive Financial for a few years.  Here’s my Motive Financial review.  I recently heard about Motive Financial from a commenter, so I thought I would take a closer look at this high interest savings account option in Canada and provide my own ... Read moreMotive Financial Review (2024): The Savvy Savings Account The post Motive Financial Review (2024): The Savvy Savings Account appeared first on Genymoney.ca ..read more

I’ve been a Telus Mobility customer for over 25 years, ever since I got my first pager when I was in high school (we’ve come a long way from the pager era, haven’t we?). With my phone plan, I had an Employee Purchase Plan (it ... Read moreGood-Bye Telus Hello Public Mobile (A Break-Up) The post Good-Bye Telus Hello Public Mobile (A Break-Up) appeared first on Genymoney.ca ..read more

I don’t have too much to report, things are moving along well with respect to the portfolio. I adopt a hybrid approach and try to stay out of the arguments on Twitter/ X on why dividends are better than total growth or vice versa. If ... Read moreJune 2024 Dividend Income Update The post June 2024 Dividend Income Update appeared first on Genymoney.ca ..read more

According to this article by Artnet, women and millennials are the fastest growing art buyers. That fits me to a tee. Baby boomers are still the largest demographic of art collectors. Most people primarily buy art for the aesthetic value rather than the financial appreciation, ... Read moreIs Peter Lik Art Worth It? The post Is Peter Lik Art Worth It? appeared first on Genymoney.ca ..read more

And just like that, half of 2024 is already over. I feel like life is moving at warp speed. It’s a good idea to take a pause and see where you are for your goals, even if they are your personal finance goals. As Seinfeld ... Read more2024 Personal Finance Resolutions- Mid Year Update The post 2024 Personal Finance Resolutions- Mid Year Update appeared first on Genymoney.ca ..read more

Are you expecting or do you have a newborn already? Looking for a financial checklist for new parents in Canada? Look no further, here’s the ultimate financial checklist for new parents- a step-by-step guide on what to cover financially when your little one arrives. Congratulations ... Read moreFinancial Checklist for New Parents in Canada The post Financial Checklist for New Parents in Canada appeared first on Genymoney.ca ..read more