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How to own a vending machine? How to procurethe machine & the products? Single-use laundry detergent/ softener packs for a laundromat I'm authorized to put a vending machine into.

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I was curious about it once when I was considering "hustles". One of the biggest issues may be finding a high-traffic location where you are allowed to operate a vending machine. But if a place could use one and will let you operate for cheap/free, you could give it a shot. One learns a lot from trying. Odds are the work & issues may make it tougher than it seems on the surface (may not be as passive as you think).

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Wednesday: Stock Market & Investments

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Any reason why you didn't put your factor (US listed) ETFs in your RRSP? I think that is the preferred placement for tax treatment, and also simplicity when you have to withdraw.

Why reduced Canadian exposure? A bit more home country / 🇨🇦 bias has portfolio advantages.

I still have yet to jump on Avantis factor funds, but have been considering them. My hesitation is the additional complexity, cost, and risk may not be worth the slight improvement, and the timeframe to realize the factor benefits can be very long (so you have to be a convicted and very patient investor).

Looks like a solid, low cost, rational long-term portfolio 👍

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Opinions on credit cards with annual fees?

I used to have more cards, using specific ones for different things, but I just get no joy from tracking that stuff. I currently just stick with a simple, no fee, cash back card. If you spend a lot (small business) I think there are better opportunities for credit cards. If you like spreadsheets and tracking, churning could be an option, but I think this is less profitable in Canada vs USA.

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