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Effect of savings, investment return and time on retirement

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I recently stumbled upon an article discussing the timeline for reaching financial milestones like $100,000, $200,000, $300,000, and so on. This prompted me to contemplate the key determinants shaping our ultimate retirement portfolio value. Three primary factors immediately came to mind: (1) the length of the investment period, (2) the savings or investment rate, and (3) the investment's return rate.

Dividend Increases This Week (Feb 19 - Feb 23)

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One way to identify dividend growth stocks is to look for dividend increases. Companies that pay rising dividends are likely to be financially healthy and generate consistent cash flow. Here is a list of US and Canadian companies that increased their dividends this week.

Navigating Market Volatility: Unpacking the Power of Dollar-Cost Averaging

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Dollar-cost averaging is a prudent investment approach aimed at mitigating the inherent risks associated with investing, particularly market volatility. This strategy involves consistently investing a fixed amount of money over an extended period, typically considered a long-term approach. In contrast, when the investment horizon is relatively short, it often leans towards lump sum investing. Dollar-cost averaging is also known by other names, such as Unit Cost Averaging, and serves as a valuable tool for investors seeking to navigate the complexities of financial markets.

Contributing to Roth IRA - Tax-deferred growth

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I have been lacking contributions to my tax-advantaged space and missing out on the benefits of tax-deferred growth. I would like to diversify my portfolio by adding some retirement assets to it.

Dividend Increases This Week (Feb 12 - Feb 16)

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One way to identify dividend growth stocks is to look for dividend increases. Companies that pay rising dividends are likely to be financially healthy and generate consistent cash flow. Here is a list of US and Canadian companies that increased their dividends this week.

My Side hustles

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This post is inspired by dividend diplomats monthly side hustle report. Starting January 2018, I have started including side hustle income to my monthly review. This post deals with my side hustle strategies. Warning: This article contain affiliate links, which means I may receive a commission if you click a link and sign up for something that I recommended.

Dividend Increases This Week (Feb 5 - Feb 9)

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One way to identify dividend growth stocks is to look for dividend increases. Companies that pay rising dividends are likely to be financially healthy and generate consistent cash flow. Here is a list of US and Canadian companies that increased their dividends this week.

International Investing with funds (VGTSX, VEIEX, VDVIX, VFSVX, VFWIX, VXC, VEE)

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(Source: Fidelity.com) I had written an earlier article on the need for international investing. This is a follow up article on different international mutual fund and ETFs offered by Vanguard. As a passive investor I will be focusing exclusively on index funds. Related: Reasons you should invest internationally?

10-Year Dividend Growers With Dividend Increases (Jan 29 - Feb 2, 2018)

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One way to identify dividend growth stocks is to look for dividend increases. Companies that pay rising dividends are likely to be financially healthy and generate consistent cash flow. I am interested in stocks with at least ten consecutive years of increasing annual regular dividend payments. Here is a list of such companies that increased their dividends last week.

Canadian Dividend Increases (Jan 29 - Feb 2, 2018)

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This is a weekly post on Canadian stocks that have dividend increases. Companies that pay rising dividends are likely to be financially healthy and generate consistent cash flow.