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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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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