How to think about bear markets
I heard someone smarter than me say on a podcast recently, "We don't react to the events in our lives. We react to our interpretation of those events." He was…
Why I am not a Bitcoin investor
I have been slow to get on the Bitcoin train. OK, actually I've kept a safe distance and watched that shiny Bitcoin engine gain speed and momentum, hurtling through space,…
BTSX 2022 mid-year update: a light in the dark
Confidence is one of biggest challenges in investing. Too little and you're paralyzed, impressionable, and ineffective. Too much leads to poor judgment, risky tactics, and devastating outcomes. The worst part…
Comparing CPP at 60 vs. 65 vs. 70 . . . The results might surprise you
There are some questions that are difficult for DIY investors to answer themselves. One that comes up fairly frequently when I mentor people who are close to retirement is when…
Why dividend investors shouldn’t worry about inflation
A conversation with David Stanley You can’t turn on the news these days without seeing another horrifying chart showing that inflation is at new highs. For many investors, this is…
How to fund an RESP to maximize returns
We learned all about RESPs in our last post. Now comes the fun part: what is the best way to save in an RESP?First, a quick review of the basic…
The RESP survival guide: everything you need to know
Having children means planning for their future. Aside from being raised in a loving and supportive environment, one of the best things we can do for our children’s long-term success…
How to invest during periods of high inflation
Inflation. It's the boogeyman, the grim reaper, the silent killer of investors' retirement dreams. A survey by Leger recently showed that 84% of Canadians are worried about inflation. Another survey…
Risk vs Reward: Dividend investing and risk adjusted returns
John is proud of his son Chad. Last year he landed his first full time job and every month he saves money and invests it. One day they are talking…
