Author Archives: Liquid Independence
One advantage of owning real estate is being able to access the value of the underlying asset for financial gains. The more properties we own, the more equity we can use to buy additional properties. This is why it’s often easier for homeowners to grow their net worths, but harder for renters. One of the best reasons to… Read More »
Gold and Silver Outshine the Equities Market Stock markets fell in August across North America and Europe in general. 🙁 But there is a silver lining. Precious metal companies managed to do quite well. A couple of months ago I explained why silver is a great investment for 2019, and how it’s more undervalued than gold. I disclosed… Read More »
Millennials swell to 73 million as Boomers decline to 72 million This year millennials have overtaken baby boomers as America’s largest living adult generation, according to population projections from the U.S. Census Bureau. This will have implications for how financial services are consumed now and in the future. A new report called the Apex Millennial 100 takes a… Read More »
Much like raising horses, financial markets are at their best when they are in a stable environment. 😀 But when the economy starts to show signs of weakness, officials may step in to ease the situation. One way they do this is by making money cheaper to borrow. July was an okay month for stocks. But the bond… Read More »
The Canadian federal election is coming up soon. And after that the U.S. presidential race will be in full swing for the 2020 election. Will the incumbent Donald Trump stay for another 4 years? It’s hard to make that call at this point. But perhaps there are some investment opportunities we can look at in the meantime. Unfortunately… Read More »
tl:dr. I received raises from both my jobs. And got another 3 raises from various passive investments. On average each raise was $1,000/year. Multiple Income Streams Update 2019 One way to potentially earn more money is to further our commitment towards our careers. But another way is to look for alternative income opportunities to supplement what we already… Read More »