Richard Soulliere
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Bursting with ideas, honing them to peek your interest.
Enjoyes blending non-fiction into whatever I am writing.
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Stock Trading - Entry 23
You read the subtitle right. There is a country whose President is diverting electricity from at least one of its powerplants to its bitcoin mining operation. But it doesn't stop there! They are altering laws to use Bitcoin (either directly or by converting to actual currencies) to fund the building of a new city.
By Richard Soulliere2 years ago in The Chain
Stock Trading - Entry 22
I am sure many North Americans, particularly Canadians, have heard about the mega automotive deal that was announced on April 25, 2024. In a nutshell, several big-name car manufacturers have received very hefty tax breaks, loans, or both to set up shop in Ontario and Quebec to make batteries for electric cars as well as other parts for them. By hefty, I mean take a look at how they range from over $300 million to over $10 billion according to this article. What's my take on that from my simple investor's point-of-view?
By Richard Soulliere2 years ago in Trader
How I Beefed up my Attic the Right Way
Alright DIY-er, you want to hear my story about me tackling my attic because you are savvy enough to know that if you wear a tuque on your head in winter, you can get away without wearing a jacket - but the reverse is not true. Hot air rises, like a bad boss' ego, so here's how I keep it contained (in my house at least). For you bean counters out there, I will show you what happened to us with the results of my calculations.
By Richard Soulliere2 years ago in Lifehack
Solar Panels for Homeowners - Entry 4
Since you've made it this far, give yourself a pat on the back since it seems your solar panel dreams are very likely to materialize. This article is about the last few steps to making it happen and I have divided it into two parts: Quotes & Installers and Financial Considerations.
By Richard Soulliere2 years ago in Earth
Solar Panels for Homeowners - Entry 2
For your next steps, you don't need to brave the elements. You will need a flashlight, a ladder, jeans, a long-sleeve shirt that can get dusty, and some shoes that can also get dusty. For those of us who like clean houses, don't worry. The mess will be a small one.
By Richard Soulliere2 years ago in Earth
Solar Panels for Homeowners - Entry 1
On the eve of Earth Day 2024, I have been inspired to share my journey of putting solar panels on the roof of my house a couple years ago. Although I live in southern Canada, what I write about in this short seriesapplies throughout the northern hemisphere, so I hope this helps to demystify things and clarify expectations. The first couple articles are also useful if you are looking to buy a house and put solar panels on it later - in other words, things you can look for before making an offer.
By Richard Soulliere2 years ago in Earth
Stock Trading - Entry 21
After all that talk of blockchains and people repeating history one way or another by acting on nefarious or semi-nefarious intents, here's a ray of sunshine I have conjured up and am now sharing. The basic idea involves you helping your city track water usage so you get yours for free. Hear me out - there are only ten small steps.
By Richard Soulliere2 years ago in The Chain
Stock Trading - Entry 20
Alright, enough with blockchain mining. This article focuses on a different set of questions. What's my (current) stock trading strategy? What did I see with my stocks in the first quarter of 2024? Did I find any interesting stocks while window shopping for some? What is royalty financing? What is a sure-fire way for me to earn money on insurance this year?
By Richard Soulliere2 years ago in Trader
Stock Trading - Entry 17
Finally! An article with a structured analysis based on a list of things I can check (online) in the comfort of my own home. While the following is an example of applying my blueprint to determine if investing in a company with a blockchain or mining their blockchain appears to be a good investment for me, this is NOT advice. But wow does it ever serve as a great example for, what I would consider, a well-rounded investor-style analysis - not to mention the blockchain is kinda neat.
By Richard Soulliere2 years ago in The Chain
Stock Trading - Entry 19
This article covers the last two of my 13 questions I listed in this earlier entry regarding my analysis of the Helium blockchain. Why only two questions here? Well, there were seven questions on tech because I have been advised by many to understand what I invest in. There were four loaded questions regarding key players because I am considering being one of them as an investor or miner. These last two questions are things I am not looking at doing, but each has the potential to rock a blockchain's boat if I ever got in it.
By Richard Soulliere2 years ago in The Chain
