Use My DIY Investor Hub to Crush the Barriers
Over the last five years, I have been helping colleagues to take control of their financial lives. It has been[…]
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Personal finance blog for Canadian doctors and other high income professionals.
A Canadian physician blog for helping other Canadian physicians learn to manage and improve their financial health, invest, and build wealth to support them in having fulfilling careers and lives.
HXCN vs ZCN in a Personal Taxable Account
Global X’s HXCN corporate class ETF may have tax efficiency advantages in a personal taxable account. However, it is not a slam dunk. Explore potential risk/benefit.
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Loonie Doctor 2024 Highlights
I started this blog back in 2017, and it is hard to believe that I have been at it for[…]
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HEQT’s Upcoming Massive Phantom Distribution
Global X’s HEQT ETF is about to have a massive phantom distribution. Sounds spooky and there are tax consequences. Can you avoid it? Should you?
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Do ETFs Make You Naughty?
ETFs make investing easier, but do they also make it easier to undermine your investing with bad behavior?
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Beyond Dogma: Mutual Funds vs ETFs
A common refrain is “Mutual funds bad. ETFs good.” It is actually much more nuanced than that. Learn how they differ and how to choose a fund type that suits your goals.
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The Money Scope Ep 17: Live At Canadian Physician Financial Wellness 2024
In this special episode of The Money Scope Podcast, Mark Solo and Ben-bacca cover major planning and strategy points of[…]
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Foreign Currency Hedging: Easy Using ETFs, But Should You?
Currency exchange rate fluctuations impact returns with foreign investments. ETFs make currency hedging easy. But should you FX hedge?
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The Money Scope Ep 16: Live at IAFP 2024
In this special episode of The Money Scope Podcast, Mark Solo and Ben-bacca cover major planning and strategy points of[…]
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Money Scope Ep 15: Budget 2024: The Capital Gains Inclusion Rate
Understanding the implications of the 2024 Federal Budget and its proposed changes to capital gains taxation is crucial for individuals[…]
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Transferring to DIY Investing: Capital Gains Tax vs Fee-Savings
Breaking up with a financial advisor can be hard. Even when it is the right decision. Learn about some of the common deterrents, like taxes, and whether they actually matter.
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