Our first article with this title was written on March 2, 2022, shortly after Russia invaded Ukraine.https://mingassociates.com/articles/war-geopolitics-and-the-economy/ Geopolitical events are serious. They affect economies, energy prices, and people’s lives in very...
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The Law of Averages: Keeping Perspective After Good Years
The past three years have been good ones for investors. Portfolios have recovered strongly post-2022, markets have reached new highs and many plans feel comfortably on track. Of course that’s welcome news, but strong periods like this are also when...
Navigating Market Uncertainty Together- April 2025
Given the events that have transpired over the past few weeks, it seems like a good time to pass along a friendly reminder that changing your investment plan based on emotions and market conditions has never been a recipe for success. The past weeks have seen a lot of...
How Much Do You Really Need to Retire Comfortably in Canada?
Planning for retirement can feel overwhelming, especially when trying to figure out how much you really need to retire comfortably. While there’s no single answer for everyone, a few key benchmarks can help guide you toward your goal. General Guidelines and Income...
2025 – Balancing Optimism and Caution in Investing
Optimism encourages a long-term prospective, it reduces emotional reactions, promotes discipline, helps you view challenges as temporary setbacks, and allows you to ride out periods of underperformance. Caution ensures that investors set achievable goals and avoid...
US Election and The Stock Market
As our neighbours to the south go to the polls early November, we thought that it would be timely to look at the impact that US Elections have had on your investments and financial markets as a whole. Every four years, investors inevitably focus on the possible...
Back to School: Improving Your Financial Literacy This Fall
As schools are back in and fall creeps up on us, it's a great time to focus on improving our financial literacy. Here’s are a few important things to remember along the way; Set Financial Goal: Start by defining clear, achievable goals—whether it’s saving for a down...
AI Revolution: Managing Market Exuberance
There is a sense that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is poised to define the next decade. Its impact on industries, societies, and daily life may be profound, reshaping how we work, communicate, and innovate in ways that were previously unimaginable…
“Those who understand it, earn it..”
With the NHL playoffs beginning a few weeks ago, no doubt many of you witnessed the continued obsession self-directed platforms put on “Retiring 30% Wealthier”. If you have seen these ads, it would suggest you would do well with them. The constant undermining of...
When Should You Turn Your RRSP into a RIF?
As Canadians plan for retirement, one looming decision is when to convert their Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) to a Registered Retirement Income Fund (RRIF). While the deadline to convert to a RRIF is Dec 31st in the year you turn 71, retirees...
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War, Geopolitics and the Economy
Our first article with this title was written on March 2, 2022, shortly after Russia invaded Ukraine.https://mingassociates.com/articles/war-geopolitics-and-the-economy/ Geopolitical events are...
The Law of Averages: Keeping Perspective After Good Years
The past three years have been good ones for investors. Portfolios have recovered strongly post-2022, markets have reached new highs and many plans feel comfortably on track....
