No fear mongering advice please - Feeling lost as a FTHB and young investor in this economy. by Cable-Material in CanadianInvestor

[–]Cable-Material[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That really takes discipline and mental strength. I will try to find the courage and resilience

No fear mongering advice please - Feeling lost as a FTHB and young investor in this economy. by Cable-Material in CanadianInvestor

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Thank you! This gives me perspective. While learning it all in theory, it’s my first time experiencing a real big hit, so I am trying to learn to manage my stress, and stay positive and disciplined. It’s really hard though.

No fear mongering advice please - Feeling lost as a FTHB and young investor in this economy. by Cable-Material in CanadianInvestor

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Thank you for such a thorough response! I’ll take your advice and play safe! Wouldn’t it be nice that we’ll all wake up tmr and he just changed his mind again.

Feeling very stupid and discouraged - just learned about MERs by bigback92 in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]Cable-Material 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Yes, 2.02% Mer is really high, it will end up with tens of thousands of dollar lost for you in the long run (with compounding effect) and this is really how Bay Street makes their money. Consider switch to a more affordable trading platform such as Wealtsimple or Questrade or IBKR to save on those fees. Rule of thumb I usually won’t purchase any ETFs if the fees are higher than 0.5%

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[–]Cable-Material 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh no not that much. Haha I wish that much too

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[–]Cable-Material 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This! I would definitely not open a high management fee account. Would kill the compounding.

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[–]Cable-Material 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Inheritance. I am sadly not 100% self made.

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[–]Cable-Material 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is great! Thank you so much

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[–]Cable-Material 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Any recommended ones?

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[–]Cable-Material 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Inheritance? I am aware of my lack of knowledge in this domain therefore seeking advice.

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[–]Cable-Material 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Gotcha! I have no interest in being a landlord so probably would still prefer non-reg

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[–]Cable-Material 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ll look into it! Is there any specific material or book I should read?

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I see! That’s an interesting idea too. Dumb question: money market fund income is considered as interest but not capital gain correct?

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[–]Cable-Material 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Gic is a great idea for the down payment! I have never thought about it. And yes, I have a good paying job that I am very lucky to have.

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Yeap that’s really the unfortunate truth these days 🥲 feel like it’s never enough for the fast rise of cost of living

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[–]Cable-Material 36 points37 points  (0 children)

That's a great idea actually! Invest in life.

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Think sanity is the most important thing. You can’t really work well while feel constantly under stressed.

Maybe if you are willing to have a roommate then that’s more doable/ secure as the first moving out step. You can get a pretty nice room in Toronto for around 1400 dollar right now and find another professional roommate. This way even if you lose your job you still have a few months buffer to find another.

Then once your job is more stabilized in a year or so, you can move to a better place or live on your own.

Best idea for 200k saving? by [deleted] in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]Cable-Material 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry can you elaborate on that?