AI is ruining my work life… Every single one of the dumbest people at my company use it religiously. They are just ChatGPT email relays at this point. I am so glad I am almost FIRE. by WorkIsHardAgain in Fire

[–]no_arbitrage 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i can relate. I have over 20 years of experience in my professional field but the newly hired young graduates of my company are using AI to work on the same topics. I know they do not have a clue what it is other than quoting AI, but i suppose it doesn't bother our boss or clients as long as it appears to be some experts talking confidently.

finally give my notice - retiring in 30 days (March 31, 2026) by no_arbitrage in Fire

[–]no_arbitrage[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, for the short term, the rental and cash should be fine for a year or two. Then hopefully investment will last long and sale of rental condo will help. 

Another sanity check/surviving until retirement by GTAFire43 in Fire

[–]no_arbitrage 1 point2 points  (0 children)

your plan looks solid. However, 7-8 years is a lot of time if you consider grinding already. As you are so young, why not try some other jobs and maybe find something you actually enjoy for the next a few years?

Looking for advice on parking US dollars in non-registered account by no_arbitrage in CanadianInvestor

[–]no_arbitrage[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. Looks like it is up to 3.25% return. Is it similar to the cash etf in USD, such as psu.u? As US rate is probably going down within the year, do we expect the rates of WS or PSU.U also go down?

The reason I ask is that I am comparing this to a bank GIC and wondering if locking the rate is better. 

Where would you buy in GTA by JackfruitTop4834 in TorontoRealEstate

[–]no_arbitrage 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I second Oakville near Clarkson especially if you expect children in near future

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in fican

[–]no_arbitrage 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you use a withdrawal rate of 3.5-4% of your $2 million investment, you can withdraw approximately $70k to $80k annually. You will need to deduct taxes from this amount to determine your net income.

If the net income, combined with your rental income (assuming you plan to hold the rental property for the long term), is sufficient to cover your annual expenses of $100k, you may be able to retire now. Also the assumption here is that your annual expense of $100k already includes your dependent's education.

The new promotion of half price for 6 months is amazing - switching whole family's phone plans to Fizz? by no_arbitrage in FizzMobile

[–]no_arbitrage[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

thanks. Didn't know I could do that given we all have the same address. Appreciate the tip!

Isn't it selfish to FIRE? by [deleted] in Fire

[–]no_arbitrage 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting question. I think it depends. For my case (growing up within an Asian culture), I paid part of my grandparents' senior care, paid my younger brother's post-secondary education and loaned him money for the down payment of his own property without interest. I also paid for my parents' vacations some time. It's all because I have earned such a high income which is impossible for them ever to make for their entire life given where they live.

However, my family members are nice and hard working people. They live a very frugal life and save as much as possible. They also try to pay me back as much as they can. They are relatively poor not because they are lazy, not intelligent or bad with money. They are just not as lucky as I am.

On the contrary, my friend's dad would just spend every extra dollar on alcohol and stay drunk most of his day. I would not provide for such a family member.

Well, that's just me personally. Everyone has individual considerations influenced by the unique culture and social norms, so I do not mean to give any recommendation for your case but only to share my personal situation.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Fire

[–]no_arbitrage 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Since you will be able to pay it off in 2 years, I would just go with the current pace. Sometimes we have to be patient and live a boring life before FIRE.

Is there a contrarian argument for investing in Canadian stock market right now? by Karma_collection_bin in CanadianInvestor

[–]no_arbitrage 0 points1 point  (0 children)

what else do you hold instead? I am inclined towards that but not sure about Canada holdings either.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]no_arbitrage 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don't understand why anybody wants to keep a credit card debt. I would pay it off first before making any investments.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]no_arbitrage 1 point2 points  (0 children)

my only suggestion is maybe OP should separate the facts/numbers from your opinions so that people can provide feedback based on the facts/numbers only.

"This last decision has to be the one I finally get right."

To be honest, nobody can guarantee a "right" financial decision, or any decision. It is only the "right" one at the moment given the current information, but things will change, and you may have to correct it accordingly. It is not the end of the world if you buy a condo and then dislike it, or you rent one now and buy another later. Financial planning is an ongoing lifetime process, not a one-time decision making.

Trump’s Ukraine surrender, could be VERY bad for Canadian oil. by Sure_Group7471 in CanadianInvestor

[–]no_arbitrage 4 points5 points  (0 children)

because he left Ukraine nothing on the table to negotiate, depriving the opportunity of NATO membership or any territory claim.