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Apple and oranges comparison

It’s All Relative

Topic:
Investments
Excerpt:
Sometimes the conversation starts like this: “Hey, neighbour! I just got my investment report and since moving to my broker ten years ago, my U.S.
Lotto Max with Encore

A Tax on Stupidity?

Topic:
Human Interest
Excerpt:
The French philosopher, Voltaire, is reputed to have said that “lotteries are a tax on stupidity.” While it’s hard to find evidence that Voltaire
Bearish - Bear market trend

Making Money in Bear Markets

Topic:
Investments
Excerpt:
It has been said that “You make most of your money in a bear market. You just don’t realize it at the time.” How so Most obviously, in a bear market
Cartoon of Group of Businessmen Rising Up and Down With Arrow of Graph

Volatility: The Justifiable Price We Pay for Returns

Topic:
Investments
Excerpt:
The last six months in equity markets have been remarkable: gut-wrenching during the significant decline suffered by stock markets around the world
Nexus-and-magnifying-glass

Denys Calvin Elected as PMAC Chair of the Board of Directors

Topic:
Inside Nexus
Inflation

Weighing Both Sides: The Inflation Outlook

Topic:
Investments
Excerpt:
You might be surprised to hear me refer to inflation as polarizing. Now, I don’t mean polarizing in the climate change or Leafs vs. Habs sense. I’m
Hands Holding Retire Plan Matching Jigsaw Pieces

Cashing In Before 71? When Early RRSP Withdrawals Make Sense

Topic:
Tax Planning, Wealth Planning
Excerpt:
Contributing money to an RRSP is synonymous with retirement planning in Canada. While you are in savings mode, the “RRSP contribution first” savings
Oil painting of a wooden sailing ship on a stormy sea

Emerging Markets: Aguas Tormentosas or Rio Tranquilo?

Topic:
Investments
Excerpt:
Aguas Tormentosas - 2018 was a turbulent year for emerging markets (EM) investors. From its late January 2018 high to its October low, the emerging
This too shall pass; typed on white paper on vintage typewriter

And This, Too, Shall Pass

Topic:
Investments
Excerpt:
Last year’s performance statement was likely not as good as what you’ve been used to. The news might not get any better in the New Year as businesses
Young Boy Wearing Business Suit and Jet Pack Flies

A Million-Dollar Blueprint for a 25 Year-Old

Topic:
Wealth Planning
Excerpt:
Over the course of your life, you’ll earn a certain amount of money. You may earn money through an atypical career. For example, you may be born with