Recently I reviewed the American Express Personal Platinum Card along with the most recent changes to the card features. Unfortunately Amex has clawed back the welcome bonus from 60,000 points to 25,000 points (although the minimum required spend has also been dropped by $3,000). Bonus points for …
Bread Baking Adventures in Quarantine
Ah, quarantine baking adventures. It seems to have become a necessity for some and a part-time hobby for others. Baking is a great skill to learn and a wonderful way to kill time while getting a reward at the end... Fresh food that you can sometimes no longer find at the store, or in the …
Shredding Dividends – Stock Market Update – June 2020
The last few months of stock market activity has been, perplexing to say the least. We are still facing record unemployment levels that haven't been seen in decades. These numbers will likely subside however, and move closer to more normal historical ranges. This is probable simply due to the …
The 30 Day Money Saving Challenge
Sometimes it feels like it's just impossible to get ahead. You work hard, but as soon as the money comes in, it seems like it goes out the door. Or, when you finally do save up some cash, all of a sudden a large expense will rear its head and catch you off guard. Over the summer I'd like to …
American Express Personal Platinum Card Review
One of the better credit cards for self-defence just arrived at my door. The American Express Personal Platinum card made unmistakably of metal and your best choice to fend off an unexpected attacker. Kidding aside, I was pretty excited to review this card but put a halt to it after about a …
10 Investment Alternatives to the Stock Market
It's truly unfortunate, but with the advent of COVID-19, many people have seen their overall net worth decline due to market sell-offs. Dividend investors, including retirees, have also seen a deterioration in their investment income as a result of dividend cuts, suspensions or cancellations. A …
Credit Scores Explained
If you asked ten people on the street what their credit score was, it wouldn't surprise me if over half didn't have a clue. What's more interesting is that the vast majority, even if they know their score, likely have no idea what factors go into its calculation. Furthermore, I'd bet that a good …
Superheroes and Liars. The Truth About Working from Home with Young Kids
Are you new to working from home and looking for ideas on how to manage your day? Are your kids home at the same time - just to throw a wrench into your already new and challenging reality? Are you a superhero parent? ...or just ready to give up? This temporary reality is a whole new …
Dealing with a Market Crash or Black Swan Event
Bears, Bulls and Black Swans I'm not exactly sure how I would characterize the most recent stock market activity. Nerve-wracking? Perplexing? Humbling? Inexplicable? It seems strangely odd that the market has shot upwards amidst one of the worst downturns in economic activity in recorded …