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    Summer Solstice 2025

    Thank you Shane.
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    Summer Solstice 2025

    Apologies, but I have to sit this one out. Going through painful back spasms.
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    Summer Solstice 2025

    I am in..
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    2025 Day Trips!

    No, I didn't know about that. Another reason to head west again!
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    New BMW R1300RT

    Technology aside, just on pure looks, I think it's beautiful. Futuristic.
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    North shore of Lake Superior

    Hope this helps - Ride Report: The Lake Superior Coastal Ride
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    2025 Day Trips!

    Some afternoon fun around Europe today, from Burlington..
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    Banks and credit cards

    Fair enough. It also depends on time horizon. Not advisable if you need the money in the short term.
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    Banks and credit cards

    The risk is only if you are using TFSA or RRSP accounts for day trading etc. CRA find out, you had handed a penalty, and all other gains are considered as they were in a non-registered investment/savings account.
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    Banks and credit cards

    Not if it’s your residential property. CRA confirmed
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    Banks and credit cards

    And yes, not LOCs are bad (e.g. HELOCs) Canada offers Smith's maneuver (look it up) .. back in 2021 when the BOC was 0% and prime was 1, HELOCs made a lot of people a lot of money.
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    Banks and credit cards

    I have a hobby of collecting credit card bonuses and then converting them to Aeroplan points. Amex offers the most generous new card bonuses. The only rule I follow, pay in full, each time, every time. Oh yes, I also, almost never, pay anything in cash - unless there is no other option.
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    What do you do to pass the time when you ride?

    Music. Mostly. Sometimes podcasts or audiobooks. But recently, I have tried "nothing". Just a secure helmet, over plugged ear canals. Trying silence (as silent as one could get on a motorcycle) There is some discomfort in silence, especially since I am used to always listening to something -...
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    Who's still riding? (Fall & Winter 2024 Edition)

    Weather is a pleasant 5 degrees. Heading out now; don't want to miss out a ride in December :)
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    Lightcycle's New Ride!

    What a beautiful looking bike! Congratulations @Lightcycle
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