With the Super Bowl “kicking” off this past weekend, 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...
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Gamestop, Stock Markets, and The Story of Two Investors… Part 2
Last week, we addressed the GameStop frenzy, looked at the two vastly different ‘games’ that go on in the market, and why it is so important to understand which one you are involved in. You can read Part one here. You may have noticed that much of our investment...
Gamestop, Stock Markets, and The Story of Two Investors… Part 1
First off, lets address the craze that has created all of the buzz these last two weeks… the speculative frenzy of investing in floundering stocks like GameStop, AMC Entertainment, BlackBerry and more by Reddit investors (in a forum called WallStreetBets). This wasn’t...
2021 – Take Steps Towards Financial Independence
Going into 2021, we challenge you to do two things: focus on your physical health and take steps towards becoming financially fit. The first goes without saying, health is one of the most important things we have. Without our health, our finances (and almost anything...
2021 TFSA Limits Announced
The new Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) contribution limit for 2021 has now been released, and it is $6,000, which is consistent with the previous two years. This will bring the TFSA dollar limit from $69,500 to $75,500. If you have previously withdrawn from your...
Top questions to ask a financial advisor
With many hundreds of billions of dollars circling the globe every day, financial markets are becoming increasingly complex. Given this, it only makes sense that your investments should be fully researched and followed on an ongoing basis by someone with the expertise...
The Gift of Education
Did you know that over 95% of parents in Canada say they want their child to attend some form of post-secondary education? If you think about that for a minute, you will most likely come up with obvious reasons why parents feel this way. Statistics show that by...
Why doing nothing is so hard to do
Remember: Patience is a virtue Although the best investors understand the importance of patience, it is one of the most difficult skills to learn as an investor and portfolio manager. You’ll often hear the expression “patience pays off”, but what does that actually...
US Election and the Stock Market
As our neighbours to the south go to the polls today, we thought that it would be timely to look at the impact that US Elections have HAD on your investments and THE financial markets as a whole. Every four years, investors inevitably focus on the possible outcomes of...
Time is money
“Compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world. He who understands it, earns it ... he who doesn't ... pays it. - Albert Einstein Even in the early 20th Century, Albert Einstein knew that compound interest had the potential to change lives. It is suggested that...
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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...
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...