I do not have money for my retirement because I worked; but because I invested some of what I earned in companies. I lived slightly below my income and invested a little each year into stock and mutual funds and later just in stock. I also went the dividend reinvestment route, but stopped because it involved a lot of tracking. However, I continued to reinvest dividend income. This is why I am able to live off my income (which is mostly all dividends).
I started off by buying Canadian Savings Bonds on a monthly basis and when I cashed my bonds in in November, I had enough money to buy some stock. I was lucky because November turned out to be a very good month to buy stocks.
I eventually found that dividend growth stocks were the best investment for me. I like them because they raise their dividends over time. My dividends have grown faster than the rate of inflation. This sort of puts you in a better position each year.
On my other blog I wrote yesterday about Ritchie Bros Auctioneers Inc (TSX-RBA, NYSE-RBA) ... learn more. Next, I will write about Industrial Alliance Ins. & Fin. Srv. Inc (TSX-IAG, OTC-IDLLF) ... learn more on Wednesday, May 29, 2019 around 5 pm.
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