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first time investing advice (canada)
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two to three years? that is one long gestation period!  :^) welcome.  congratulations on taking savings into your own hands, you are a winner for taking responsibility for your, and your family's life. if i was you my first priority would be to pay off your car and never buy one on time again.  or you could sell it and buy something with cash if that would be easier. it is tremendous that you are thinking and planning.  you are already ahead of most people.  are you working on your basement as you have time/money like when work might be slow?  if so great idea.
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