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What Kills Your Retirement [Podcast]

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We use Mike's personal and professional experience to prevent investors from killing their retirement. Avoid making the five biggest investment mistakes. Make sure you only pick the right assets for you. Download the Stock Checklist now! You'll Learn The first mistake to discuss is waiting for a pullback. How did Mike experience that one? How does it concretely hurt someone’s portfolio in the long run? What should investors do instead? The next mistake is to think it will bounce …

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How to Improve Your Investor’s Skills – Vero at DSR [Podcast]

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Vero's investment trigger is no different from most of us: improving her family's financial situation and not worrying much about the future. She shares how to start from nothing and refine your skills quickly with a straightforward process and the will to learn from your mistakes. You'll Learn Most listeners know Vero as the co-host of this show. But how would she describe herself? While Vero admits she doesn't read many financial-related books, she gets a lot of inspiration from …

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Should You Buy New Dividend Payers: Meta, Google, and Salesforce? [Podcast]

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Meta, Alphabet, and Salesforce were healthy businesses making profits and seen as “the big guys.” Why did they start paying a dividend? What does it change for them... and for you? Should you grab some shares? You'll Learn Before we dive into the impact of these new dividend payers, let’s discuss their business model. Of course, we all know Meta because of Facebook and Instagram, but how would you describe it from a business point of view? When we say Google, we immediately see the …

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Telcos – REITs – Utilities – They are All Down; Which to Buy, Which to Sell [Podcast]

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Telecoms, REITs, and utilities have all been down for a while now. It has even become confusing to know which company to buy and which to sell. This is what we will look into. You'll Learn Let’s start with the telecom industry. Why is it a difficult time for them? Mike has never been a fan of US telcos. Has anything changed for AT&T and Verizon? Would you buy or sell them? The Canadian options used to be better choices. However, things are turning sour for BCE and Telus. Do …

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Earnings are Rolling – How to Avoid Pitfalls and Read Earnings like a Pro [Podcast]

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Your holdings' companies have reported their earnings, but what should you do with them? We share a simple process for determining what to focus on, avoiding traps, and investing with conviction. Become your own analyst! You'll Learn We’ve repeatedly mentioned quarterly reviewing our portfolios on the show. But can you remind us why it is crucial for DIY investors? The press release contains most of the information investors need for their quarterly review. Where can we find it? …

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Which Market Wins? Canadian vs US Stock Battles [Podcast]

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Can Canadian stocks be better than US ones? It is well-known that the US market offers a broader diversification and a better overall performance. But what happens when you put two companies in the same sector and with similar business models head-to-head? Which market wins? Let's discover the answer using four stock battles: JPM vs RY, UNP vs CNR.TO, NEE vs BEPC, CASY vs ATD.TO. Start your stock research on the right foot! Download the FREE Dividend Rock Stars List! You'll Learn The …

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